Tragic Marathon Accident and Reckless Driving Highlighted on JTBC's 'Hanmuncheol's Black Box Review'

JTBC's 'Hanmuncheol's Black Box Review' (referred to as 'Hanbli') sheds light on a tragic accident that occurred during a marathon event.

The show focuses on a disaster that took place last November during a marathon in Okcheon County, Chungbuk. The released black box footage captures the shocking moment when a truck enters the road where the marathon was taking place and hits 25-year-old runner Kim Jong-yoon. Kim suffered severe head injuries and was taken to the hospital for life support but sadly passed away, leaving the studio in a somber mood.

The production team meets with the bereaved family of the late Kim Jong-yoon to hear about the incident. The family, who rushed to the hospital upon hearing the news, recalls the heartbreaking moment, saying, "It wasn't the face of the brother we knew." They share their painful decision to let their youngest go to reduce further suffering. The family points out safety management issues at the scene, noting that a patrol car meant to protect the runners was absent when the truck entered the lane.

The studio is stirred when it's revealed that the 80-year-old driver involved in the accident claimed during police investigation that he "did not see the runner." Despite having a passenger, the driver's failure to notice the runner prompts a heated reaction from Han Bo-reum, who questions, "How inattentive must you be for such an accident to occur?" Kim Jang-hoon also expresses his anger, saying, "I've never seen an accident like this in my life." Attorney Hanmuncheol emphasizes that the direct cause was negligence in keeping a proper lookout and calls for the organizers to take strict responsibility and implement effective measures to prevent recurrence.

'Hanbli' also examines the damage and loopholes left by irresponsible drunk driving accidents. The footage shows a drunken driver crashing a friend's car into a restaurant's fish tank early on a weekend morning. The investigation reveals that the perpetrator was an illegal immigrant driving an uninsured vehicle and is currently undergoing deportation procedures, causing shock. The informant expresses frustration, stating, "The damage exceeds at least 10 million won, but it's not covered as property damage relief." Kyuhyun raises his voice, hoping the perpetrator will face justice.

Meanwhile, the episode features singer Kim Jang-hoon, who is experiencing another peak in his career, as a guest. Despite never having obtained a driver's license, he shares his tumultuous experiences of being involved in ten traffic accidents, capturing attention. Additionally, unexpected footage of near-miss situations he encountered on the road is revealed, sparking interest.

JTBC's 'Hanmuncheol's Black Box Review' airs on the 11th at 8:50 PM.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr