The Impact of Viral Jeju Island, The Long Story of Sung Hyun Woo is Widely Discussed

Kapanlagi.com - Jeju Island is currently in the spotlight following the discovery of several corpses of missing persons that has shocked South Korea. Amid this situation, an old video of Sung Hyun Woo, a former member of LIMITLESS and an alumnus of "Produce 101" season two, has gone viral on social media again. In the video uploaded in February 2026, Sung Hyun Woo shares a thrilling experience of vacationing alone in Jeju in 2021, which now feels relevant to the current condition of the island.

The video depicts how Sung Hyun Woo almost became a victim of a violent crime in Jeju. His story is now being discussed again by the public as concerns about safety on the island increase.

1. The Shocking Discovery of Several Corpses in Jeju

Sung Hyun Woo Vacationing in Jeju Island (credit: instagram.com/a_stru_m)

The shocking case in Jeju began with the discovery of the body of Jang Mi Ran, a 37-year-old woman who had been missing since May 2026. Her body was found on Monday (24/8/2026) in a plantation area in Hallim-eup, about 400 meters from her residence, 104 days after she was reported missing. Personal items such as clothing, sandals, and a phone found at the location are strongly suspected to belong to the victim, although the autopsy process to determine the cause of death is still ongoing.

This case has garnered even more public attention due to allegations of misconduct by a police officer with the initials Boo, who handled Jang Mi Ran's report. The officer is accused of providing false information to the family by claiming he had contacted the victim and stated that she did not want her location to be known. He then closed the case unilaterally and deleted the data from the police system.

This police officer has now been detained on suspicion of neglecting duty and manipulating official electronic data. Within three days, at least four other individuals who were previously reported missing were found dead in various locations in Jeju, triggering panic among residents and wild speculation on social media about the possibility of a serial killer roaming the island.

2. The Story of Sung Hyun Woo Being Chased by an Armed Man

In the midst of this case, netizens rediscovered an old video of Sung Hyun Woo recounting his experience of nearly becoming a victim of crime in Jeju in 2021. At that time, he was preparing for solo activities after leaving LIMITLESS and went to Jeju to work on his own song.

According to his story, the incident began while he was having dinner at a kalguksu restaurant near his accommodation. Sung Hyun Woo saw a drunken man who kept cursing the foreign staff at the restaurant. He admonished the man not to cause a disturbance. However, the situation turned tense when the man approached him after he left the restaurant and asked if he was good at fighting, before suddenly pulling out a sashimi knife that was tied to his arm with a bandage.

Realizing the danger in front of him, Sung Hyun Woo chose to flee without fighting back. "If I don't run now, I could die," he recalled feeling at that moment. He managed to escape through a narrow alley and immediately reported to the police after arriving at his accommodation, which then successfully apprehended the perpetrator not far from the scene of the incident.

3. The Perpetrator Has Been Sentenced, A Cautionary Message from Sung Hyun Woo

The perpetrator in the incident experienced by Sung Hyun Woo has been sentenced for the charge of special threats a few months after the event, considering he carried a sharp weapon while threatening the victim. Sung Hyun Woo admitted that he only dared to tell this story years later because he was afraid the perpetrator would come after him if his story aired first on television or radio.

He closed his story with a cautionary message for his viewers to avoid conflicts with people who are under the influence of alcohol as much as possible, especially in quiet places and late at night. This experience serves as an important reminder of the need for vigilance, especially in locations that may be risky.

(kpl/rsp)