In this emotional video, KSI announces his departure from the Sidemen (0:31-0:40), stating that his final appearance on the group's channel will be the video released on the 31st of May (0:40-0:47).
Key Takeaways:
- Reasons for Leaving: KSI explains that the decision is entirely his own (3:28-3:30) and stems from feeling overwhelmed by his many commitments. He mentions losing his life balance, struggling to find time for his health, family, and partner, and realizing he can no longer give the Sidemen the 100% commitment they deserve (3:36-5:00, 12:05-12:34).
- Reflecting on the Journey: He looks back at the group's journey over the last 12-13 years—growing from filming random GTA videos in their early days to selling out stadiums, breaking records, and creating Netflix content (1:06-2:25).
- Heartfelt Tributes: KSI shares individual, touching messages for each of the other Sidemen members—Simon, Vik, Ethan, Harry, Tobi, and Josh—thanking them for their friendship, support, and the role they played in his life (5:34-10:23).
- Gratitude: He expresses deep appreciation for the behind-the-scenes team, including editors, cameramen, and sound designers (10:23-11:00), as well as the fans who have supported them from the bedroom days to the present (11:12-11:42).
- Future Outlook: While he is stepping away, KSI encourages fans to continue supporting the remaining members, noting that he will be watching their future content alongside the audience (11:38-11:56).