The details of the Incheon stabbing incident and the journey of a medalist from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games esports competition will be revealed.
On October 22, MBC's 'Real Investigation' will cover the stabbing incident that occurred on October 13 at a large shopping center in Incheon.
At the time, 59-year-old Choi Chung-rak wielded knives in both hands, attacking citizens as he roamed multiple floors of the shopping center. The incident left 10 people injured, including a woman in her 20s who has yet to regain consciousness.
As citizens fought back by throwing chairs, Choi moved to another floor to continue his assault. Reports indicate that he had his knives taped to both hands, a detail that experts suggest indicates a strong intent to kill.
During the investigation, Choi's demeanor before the attack was also revealed. Neighbors remembered him as a quiet and kind person. Witnesses reported that he had dined and laughed with his probation officer just an hour before the incident.
The program will also shed light on Choi's past crimes. A court ruling from 2015 obtained by the production team indicates that he was convicted of attempting to murder his ex-wife. A criminal psychologist noted significant characteristics in the methods described in the ruling.
The broadcast will explore the connections between the incident from 11 years ago and the recent stabbing, as well as the background that allowed such a tragedy to occur despite repeated warning signs.
The second story will feature the journey of 24-year-old Kang Dong-shin, who won a silver medal in the 'Puyo Puyo' esports event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Puyo Puyo is a puzzle game where players eliminate four or more characters of the same color. By chaining character removals, players can add obstacles to their opponent's screen, requiring strategic thinking and quick decision-making.
Kang defeated all opponents except for Japan's Yukihara Yuki, 11, in the qualifiers. He faced Yukihara again in the finals, securing a silver medal.
The production team closely followed Kang's journey at the Asian Games, documenting his efforts from the qualifiers to the finals.
The story will also feature Jeong Hee-woong, who competed with Kang for a spot on the national team. Jeong, who has played Puyo Puyo for 16 years, defeated Kang to win the President's Cup amateur esports tournament in August. He served as Kang's training partner during the Asian Games.
The broadcast will highlight the relationship between the two, who have grown as both competitors and colleagues in an environment with a limited pool of domestic players, as well as the motivation that has driven them to dedicate so much time to gaming.
'Real Investigation' airs today, October 22, at 9 PM.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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