[26.04.09] Kim Chang-min Case Sparks Outrage Over Perpetrator’s YouTube Appearance

Late Director Kim Chang-min Assault Death Case…Perpetrator’s YouTube Appearance and Rap Song Controversy Draw Family’s Anger

📍Apology video sparks backlash as family says no direct apology…Criticism grows over poor initial investigation and perpetrator behavior

Controversy is intensifying again after a perpetrator in the fatal assault of late film director Kim Chang-min appeared on YouTube and issued an apology. The bereaved family has strongly criticized the move as “another form of violence,” while concerns over poor initial investigation and the actions of the perpetrators continue to grow.

🔹 Perpetrator appears on YouTube…repeats apology
The perpetrator, identified as Lee, appeared on the YouTube channel “Karakyula Detective Agency” on the 9th and expressed apologies, stating he was deeply sorry to Kim Chang-min and his family.

He said he understood the family’s grief and repeated that he had nothing more to say than apologies.

🔹 Explains controversial rap song…“prepared before incident”
Lee addressed criticism over releasing a hip-hop track titled “Yangachi” under the name “Criminal,” saying it had been prepared before the incident and was about his first love.

However, controversy continues over the timing of its release following the incident.

🔹 Accomplice admits past gang activity…controversy expands
One of the individuals who appeared alongside Lee admitted to past involvement in a violent organization.

This has further fueled debate over the nature of the group involved in the case.

🔹 Family: “No direct apology…this is another form of violence”
The bereaved family strongly criticized the public apology.

Kim’s father stated that they had never received a direct apology and that such public statements only further hurt the victim’s family.

He expressed frustration, questioning why the perpetrators continued to provoke the family.

🔹 Incident overview…assault during meal with son
Kim was assaulted on October 20 while dining with his son at a restaurant in Guri following a dispute with another group.

He was taken to the hospital about an hour later but never regained consciousness and was declared brain-dead on November 7, donating organs to four people before passing away.

🔹 CCTV reveals brutal assault…public outrage grows
CCTV footage later showed Kim being surrounded, choked, and dragged before being beaten in a blind spot.

The family argues that more than six individuals were involved, despite only one initially being identified as a suspect.

🔹 Poor initial investigation controversy…“mutual assault” judgment criticized
Police initially treated the case as mutual assault based on claims that Kim held a knife.

However, CCTV did not show him using the weapon, and evidence suggested one-sided violence, raising criticism of the investigation.

The limited identification of suspects and later addition of another suspect also fueled controversy.

🔹 Justice Ministry acknowledges issues…pledges fair outcome
The Justice Ministry acknowledged shortcomings in the initial investigation.

Minister Park Sung-jae stated that efforts would be made to ensure no injustice remains for the victim and family.

🔹 Prosecution forms special team…police under inspection
Prosecutors have formed a dedicated team of three prosecutors and five investigators to continue the investigation.

The police are also under internal review regarding their initial handling of the case.

🔹 Family response…“core issue is group assault leading to death”
The family emphasized that the essence of the case is sustained group violence that led to death.

They questioned why circumstances favorable to the perpetrators were being highlighted.

🔹 Ongoing trauma for family and son
Kim’s son has reportedly shown signs of anxiety and is receiving psychiatric treatment.

The family continues to suffer significant emotional distress.

One-line summary : The perpetrator in the death of director Kim Chang-min apologized on YouTube, but controversy continues as the family claims no direct apology was made, alongside criticism of the initial investigation and the perpetrator’s actions.