Kang Daniel Outraged Over Serial Rapist Case: 184 Known Victims, Shocking Facts Revealed
On June 5, SBS’s A Story About the Day aired a gripping and disturbing episode titled Catch the Worst Serial Rapist, ‘Balbari’, revealing the horrific crimes committed by Lee Joong-gu—South Korea’s most notorious serial rapist with a staggering 184 known victims.
According to Nielsen Korea, the show achieved a 1.5% viewership rating among the 20–49 demographic, ranking #1 across Thursday’s entertainment, informational, and drama programs.
Joining the broadcast are singer Kang Daniel, Brown Eyed Girls member Narsha, and veteran actor Jung Dong-hwan, all of whom were visibly shaken by the episode’s content.
Shocking Serial Rapist Case
Lee’s crimes began in 1999 in Daejeon, and over eight years, he preyed on women ranging from teenagers to those in their 40s. Over eight years, Lee targeted 184 women, impersonating gas inspectors and striking in areas from Daejeon to across the nation.
Lee’s brutality included raping multiple women at once and forcing victims to call friends, only to assault them too. Despite evading police with no fingerprints and misleading descriptions, he was eventually caught after tollgate CCTV footage exposed a suspicious speeding vehicle.
Shockingly, Lee appeared to live a normal life as a father and amateur soccer player. Experts described him as “addicted to crime,” finding twisted pleasure in controlling victims. Only 77 of the 127 documented cases had DNA evidence, and Lee denied many charges.
Celebrities’ Reactions to the Case
Kang Daniel reacted with raw emotion: “I feel like throwing up. This isn’t a human being.” His visible distress echoed the sentiments of the viewers and fellow cast members, who were equally horrified by the scale and brutality of the crimes.
Narsha added empathetically, “If it had happened to me, I don’t think I could have done anything,” while Jung Dong-hwan condemned the attacker, declaring, “We absolutely have to catch this madman.”
The episode explores not only the vile double life Lee led, posing as a normal family man with children, but also the persistent police investigation that ultimately brought him to justice. From Daejeon to Cheongju, his crimes left a dark trail across the nation.
As A Story About the Day dives into the court proceedings and final judgment, audiences are left questioning whether true justice was served for such unimaginable acts.
The episode airs tonight at 10:20 PM KST on SBS, promising a deep and emotional reckoning with one of South Korea’s darkest criminal cases.