‘Kkokkomu’ is diving deep into the mysterious death of Jang Jun-ha.
Tonight’s episode of ‘Kkokkomu’ (directed by Ahn Yun-tae and Lee Keun-byeol), titled “1975, That Summer at Yaksa-bong,” will explore the life and death of Jang Jun-ha, which left behind numerous suspicions. Singer Tiffany, broadcaster Seo Kyung-seok, and actress Han Groo appear as listeners.
Jang Jun-ha was the publisher of the monthly magazine ‘Sasanggye,’ a hub of new knowledge in the 1950s and 60s. He was a figure who led the movement for democratization, speaking out boldly against corrupt regimes. In his youth, he joined the Liberation Army, risking his life for the liberation of his country. He was deeply respected as a “true adult” who expressed that he felt sorry and ashamed that young juniors had to be sacrificed during times of chaos.
As an eyesore to those in power, Jang Jun-ha met his end in a sudden fall while hiking Yaksa-bong. However, several suspicious points were discovered: his hands and feet were clean, his hiking clothes and shoes showed no signs of damage, and his glasses were completely scratch-free, making it hard to believe he died from a fall.
Making her first appearance as a “new bride,” Tiffany shows incredible immersion as she chases the mystery of Jang Jun-ha’s death. She points out suspicious details in the only witness’s testimony, saying, “This doesn’t make sense,” and sheds tears over Jang Jun-ha’s life and bold decisions, stating, “I feel a lump in my throat.”
When the testimony of Mr. Kim, the sole witness to the fall, is revealed, Seo Kyung-seok raises doubts, saying, “It’s almost laughable.” Han Groo is also shocked, exclaiming, “Everything is strange.”
The studio is left in shock when it is revealed that a suspicious depression in the skull was found during the relocation of Jang Jun-ha’s grave, turning the suspicion that this was a crime rather than an accident into a reality. What is the truth behind the death of Jang Jun-ha?
