K-Pop Star Song Hayoung's Surprise Appearance on 'Detectives' Trade Secrets' Unveils Shocking Mysteries

K-pop sensation Song Hayoung of fromis_9 made a surprise guest appearance on Channel A's 'Detectives' Trade Secrets,' capturing attention with her unexpected revelations. The episode delved into the mystery of a 'dutiful son' who vanished without a trace 20 years ago, alongside the shocking double life of a 'cheating addict' first love wife, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

In the 'Detective 24 Hours' segment aired on the 6th, a mother's heartfelt plea to learn the fate of her son, who disappeared two decades ago, was unveiled. The client had taken on her husband's massive gambling debts after he absconded, enduring threats from creditors to protect her son. Her sacrifices were not in vain, as her son grew up to be diligent and upright.

However, at the age of 20, the son left home without a word, leaving no trace behind. Despite the client's exhaustive efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remained unknown. A year after his disappearance, the son sent a text message saying, "Don't look for me, I won't be coming home." A visit to an errand center yielded no clues, and the last known address was a dormitory where he was no longer registered.

The detective couple began their investigation by contacting the client's daughter, the son's half-sister. The client had heard that her son visited when the daughter gave birth, hoping for a lead. However, the daughter's unexpected response was cold, denying any connection to the mother and questioning the reason for the search. Her dismissive attitude, asking to convey a message to "live well separately," fueled curiosity about the strained family dynamics. Whether the detectives can resolve the client's 20-year longing for her son will be revealed in next week's episode.

The 'Case Notebook' segment followed with a husband's suspicion of his wife, who runs a motel alone, having an affair. After marrying his first love, a stunning beauty, the client bought a small motel for their retirement. Due to his job as a high school teacher, he left the management to his wife. Reports of numerous solo male guests and a review claiming to have slept with the motel owner raised his suspicions.

The detectives identified five men with suspicious ties to the client's wife. Among them, a 'younger man' who used the best rooms for free and received money from her emerged as a prime suspect. However, he turned out to be her son from a previous relationship. Watching this unfold, Defconn remarked, "There are more things in this world that defy common sense than we think."

As the investigation continued, the wife's double life became more apparent. She not only had affairs with male guests but also engaged in inappropriate relationships with her husband's friends in exchange for secrecy. Her past included affairs with her son's friend's father and his tutor, leading to a previous divorce.

When confronted with the truth, the wife blamed the client for her loneliness. Defconn firmly stated, "Everything is a matter of personal choice." Meanwhile, Song Hayoung, appearing as a guest detective, lightened the mood with a charming first love story. She shared, "In second grade, I transferred schools and received a note saying 'Let's date' on my first day. The next day, another friend left a similar note in my shoe locker," bringing a nostalgic smile to the audience.

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