The show delves into the shocking allegations surrounding former Cheongju City Councilor Choi Young-jung, who stepped down from his position just 15 days after entering the city council last June following allegations of "prostitution involving a minor."
Airs on the 24th, SBS "Curious Stories Y" will cover the case of former Cheongju City Councilor Choi Young-jung, who resigned after setting a record for the shortest term in office while under investigation for minor prostitution, as well as the reality of the nomination verification system.
Former Councilor Choi was subjected to a search and seizure on charges of approaching and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a first-year middle school victim whom he met through a random chat app in October 2024. It was revealed that he pushed ahead with local election campaigns and won the election while concealing the investigation, which he had already been aware of since April of this year, causing immense shock.
However, former Councilor Choi is completely denying the allegations, stating, "I didn't even know she was a minor, and they claim it was prostitution when it wasn't," adding, "I plan to take legal action."
As the production team's reporting continued, further disclosures targeting him erupted. Ranging from tips that he habitually committed school violence during his school days to testimonies from acquaintances claiming he caused various problems even after becoming an adult, revelations poured in. Park Woo-jae (a pseudonym), a high school classmate, expressed a sense of dismay, saying, "Everyone's reaction is that this was bound to happen." In addition, remarks made by Kim Jin-mo, the local party chapter chairman who nominated former Councilor Choi, stating, "He is unmarried, so there are no issues with extramarital affairs," were made public, sparking widespread public outrage among local residents.
What is the true face of former Councilor Choi, who claims his innocence, and why were these flaws not filtered out during the nomination process? "Curious Stories Y," scheduled to air on Friday the 24th at 8:50 PM, will track down the truth.
(Photo: Yonhap News / SBS Entertainment News, reported by Kang Sun-ae)
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