Tears on Set: Jeon Hyo-seong's Emotional Moment During 'The Day That Tails the Day' Recording

In the latest episode of SBS's 'The Day That Tails the Day' (꼬리에 꼬리를 무는 그날 이야기), which aired on January 16, 2025, singer Jeon Hyo-seong was seen shedding tears during the recording, drawing significant attention to the circumstances surrounding her emotional response.

The 159th episode, themed 'Unnamed Technician,' revealed the shocking true story of Lee Geun-an, a notorious 'torture police' officer. Alongside MCs Jang Do-yeon, Jang Hyun-seong, and Jang Seong-kyu, Jeon Hyo-seong, actor Park Eun-seok, and announcer Choi Gi-hwan participated as listeners to share in the day's harrowing revelations.

The episode detailed the real-life account of Lee Geun-an, who was involved in torture techniques. It narrated the unbelievable tale of an ordinary fisherman who was wrongfully accused of being a spy, leading to a coerced confession and false testimony that resulted in an unjust execution while shouting 'Long live the Republic of Korea.' Family members of the actual victims also appeared to provide firsthand accounts of that fateful day.

During the recording, Jeon Hyo-seong reportedly became overwhelmed with emotion, expressing her devastation over the events that transpired not long ago. Upon learning from Jang Do-yeon that it was citizens who actively sought to apprehend Lee Geun-an, she exclaimed, 'This isn't the era of kings, what is this?' She also voiced her anger over the ongoing suffering of the victims, stating, 'It infuriates me that when someone in power has bad intentions, the victims are just ordinary people.'

The episode is set to reveal the shocking fact that the case of 'torture technician Lee Geun-an' is still ongoing, highlighting the unbelievable crimes committed by high-ranking officials and the perpetrators' attempts to cover up their actions. Viewers can expect to see these revelations in the broadcast of 'The Day That Tails the Day.'

'The Day That Tails the Day' airs every Thursday at 10:20 PM on SBS, featuring three storytellers who share their insights with their 'story friends' in the most everyday settings.