Unraveling the Mystery: 'Brave Detectives 4' Investigates a Baffling Disappearance

'Brave Detectives 4' delves into the truth behind a mysterious disappearance case. Previously, Lee Yi-kyung, a regular guest, temporarily stepped down from the show in December last year following personal controversies. While fans eagerly await his return, the show continues with guest appearances amid ongoing discussions.

The 73rd episode of 'Brave Detectives 4', airing on the 27th on Tcast E Channel (directed by Lee Ji-sun), features former KCSI Commissioner Yoon Wae-chul and Inspector Kim Jin-soo, who will reveal their investigation logs. Actor Lee Sang-yeob is also set to make a guest appearance.

The episode kicks off with a report of two women in their 40s disappearing simultaneously in a local area. The last person to see them was a friend they lived with, who mentioned they were stepping out for a quick errand but lost contact for four days.

Upon receiving the report, police tracked the missing women's cell phone tower locations, quickly escalating the case to a serious crime investigation. Signals were detected once about five minutes from their home and again approximately 20 minutes away. The final signal was traced to a remote mountain area, suggesting a troubling turn of events.

The day after their disappearance, one of the women's phones briefly turned on in a different region. A message was sent to acquaintances stating, "I'm staying away due to some misunderstandings," before the phone was turned off, leaving no further trace.

The investigation team hit a major roadblock while tracking the vehicle the women drove. Despite tracing its route, there was no record of the car leaving the original area. A massive search involving 8,500 personnel yielded no significant clues. The case of the two women and their vehicle disappearing without a trace could have remained unsolved, but 'Brave Detectives 4' aims to uncover the truth.

'Brave Detectives 4' airs every Friday at 9:50 PM and is available on major OTT platforms like Netflix, TVING, and Wavve. Viewers can also find updates and videos on E Channel's official YouTube and Instagram.

Additionally, the E Channel original web variety show 'Detective Talk', expanding on the 'Brave Detectives' universe, shares behind-the-scenes stories of investigations and real-life cases of executed criminals in South Korea. It is released every Friday at 7 PM on the 'Detective Talk' YouTube channel.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr