'The Devil's Game': 'Bro Chat 2' Unpacks the Shocking Case of Joo Young-hyung, Who Murdered a Student After Psychological Manipulation

The YouTube channel 'Bro Chat' is set to reveal the chilling details of a kidnapping and murder case that shocked South Korea in the 11th episode of their web variety show 'Bro Chat 2' (hereafter referred to as 'Bro Chat 2'), releasing on the 3rd.

This episode features lawyer Jung Jae-min, a former judge, and singer Jeon Hyo-seong as guests, focusing on the 'Joo Young-hyung case' that terrified the nation in the 1980s.

The incident began with the disappearance of Lee Yoon-sang, a student who, despite suffering from polio, had grown into a model student. He vanished after being sent on an errand to a bookstore near his home, followed by threatening phone calls from individuals claiming to be a four-member kidnapping gang demanding 40 million won. Their manipulation escalated as they instructed Yoon-sang's sister to deliver the ransom money herself, showing a disturbing level of control.

Despite nationwide distribution of missing person posters on the 106th day of his disappearance and the parents' public plea through newspaper ads, the investigation team struggled to identify suspects after examining over 700 associates and 16,000 individuals with criminal records. Fingerprints found on the ransom notes also did not match anyone in the investigation pool.

A year after Yoon-sang's disappearance, a breakthrough occurred with the assistance of a renowned Japanese hypnotist. The perpetrator was revealed to be Joo Young-hyung, the victim's own middle school physical education teacher. Joo had a prior history of sexual offenses against dozens of female students, and shockingly, he had also involved his current female high school students in this heinous crime, adding another layer of horror to the case.

Lawyer Jung Jae-min described Joo Young-hyung as 'the most demonic criminal I have ever encountered,' while profiler Kwon Il-yong analyzed him as 'a criminal exhibiting the most pronounced characteristics of a typical psychopath.' Jeon Hyo-seong expressed her utter shock, stating, 'It's insane' regarding the crimes committed against his students.

During the period of national distress over the disappearance, Joo Young-hyung calmly attended school and even participated in media interviews, feigning concern for Yoon-sang, deceiving everyone around him. While his true nature was eventually exposed through polygraph tests, his persistent evasion of responsibility further fueled public outrage.

'Bro Chat 2' will delve into the full scope of this brutal crime, meticulously dissecting Joo Young-hyung's devilish acts of gaslighting and manipulating his students into complicity. The show aims to provide a profound exploration of a crime that shook an era.

In response to the global popularity of true crime content, 'Bro Chat 2' has introduced AI dubbing services, currently available in four languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, and Vietnamese. Episodes are available every Friday at 7 PM on the 'Bro Chat' YouTube channel.

Korean netizens reacted with outrage at Joo Young-hyung's monstrous actions, with many commenting, 'How could a teacher do such a thing?' Online discussions highlighted the unforgivable nature of crimes against children, with viewers expressing a strong desire for 'Bro Chat 2' to uncover the complete truth of the case.