Unraveling the Mystery of the 'Fire Extinguisher Attack' in Seoul's Unmanned Photo Studio

A mysterious 'fire extinguisher attack' in an unmanned photo studio in the heart of Seoul has caused damages estimated at approximately 70 million won. The mystery behind this incident is being pursued.

On November 2nd at 10 PM, Channel A's 'Detectives' Trade Secrets' will air an episode featuring 'Detective 24 Hours,' where a desperate request from a small business owner is received: "Find the culprit who disappeared after committing a fire extinguisher attack in my unmanned photo studio." The CCTV footage prepared by the client shows the perpetrator entering the studio one evening in November 2025, spraying fire extinguisher powder throughout the store, and then leaving the scene.

What adds to the shock is that there was no known grudge or acquaintance between the client and the perpetrator, and the entire incident occurred in just 'three minutes.' The client further revealed, "It wasn't the first time. The perpetrator had visited the store four days prior to the attack," surprising everyone.

Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the perpetrator had indeed visited the client's store four days before the fire extinguisher attack. During that visit, the perpetrator used lost cards from customers to make purchases totaling 950,000 won, and even engaged in bizarre behavior such as urinating throughout the store. The perpetrator roamed the store barefoot, casually ate snacks, and behaved as if it were their own home.

The client had to bear the costs of cleaning up after the two attacks, dispose of all photography props, and endure a two-day business closure. The fire extinguisher powder also damaged the photo machines, resulting in a total loss of around 70 million won. The client, who is an expectant mother due to give birth in a month, expressed extreme anxiety and mental distress, adding to the tragedy.

In 'Detectives' Trade Secrets,' the shocking actions of the perpetrator, who disappeared after the card and urination incident only to return four days later for the fire extinguisher attack, are revealed in detail. Watching this, Defconn commented, "This isn't the work of a first-timer. There must be a history of similar incidents," suggesting the possibility of a habitual offender. He further expressed anger, saying, "It seems like the intention wasn't to take photos but to simply mess with someone."

Two weeks have passed since the fire extinguisher attack, but the investigation remains stagnant, with the only clue being the perpetrator's appearance captured on CCTV. The public is keenly interested in discovering who the mysterious fire extinguisher attacker is and what motivated such a heinous act.

Reporter Taeyuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr