SBS The story of the day when the tail was bitten, survivor testimony of the 1970 Gyeongseo Middle School field trip bus tragedy released on October 1

46 people, including middle school students on a field trip, died, recorded as the most horrific 'bus tragedy' since liberation.

The truth of that day revealed directly by survivors after 56 years! The nightmare field trip.

Jung Yi-rang, "After having children, it doesn't feel like someone else's story," sobs uncontrollably.

Comedian and actress Jung Yi-rang, Oneus KEONHEE, and BOL4 Ahn Ji-young appear as listeners!

The SBS program "The story of the day when the tail was bitten" (hereafter "The story of the day when the tail was bitten"), broadcasting on October 1, focuses on the 1970 Gyeongseo Middle School field trip tragedy, recorded as the most horrific bus accident since liberation.

The dreams of boys that stopped on the day of the field trip

On October 14, 1970, third-year students from Seoul Gyeongseo Middle School boarded a bus heading home after completing their first-ever field trip. It was then, while heading toward Seoul while looking at the autumn scenery unfolding outside the window with memories of the field trip.

"Mister, a train is coming!"

The peace was shattered in an instant. A running train collided with the bus with a roar, and the scene turned into a chaos in a single moment. Eventually, due to the impact of the collision, the bus engine exploded, and the bus was instantly engulfed in flames. The tragedy of that day took 46 lives. Why on earth did such a terrible accident occur? We meet the survivors of the third-year Gyeongseo Middle School students who were on the bus at the time to hear about the horrific situation of that day.

"This kind of story doesn't appear in any media. This is truly wrong."

Another story that was not revealed at the time was hidden. Now, more than half a century later, what is the truth of that day that the survivors desperately want to reveal through "The story of the day when the tail was bitten"?

Friends who have been together for 56 years, and one empty seat

How have the survivors, who lost friends they used to laugh and play with, lived during the 56 years that have passed since the tragedy? Among the classmates gathered in one place after a long time, there was one name that weighed heavily on a corner of their hearts. It was one child who was in the most serious condition among the injured at the time of the accident. A friend whose news was completely cut off during the 56 years that passed after the tragedy.

"I really want to meet them. This friend must have lived the hardest life."

The desperate call of friends who want to soothe their sadness by sharing the memories of that day. In response, the production team of "The story of the day when the tail was bitten" begins to search for the last traces of that friend... Will they be able to hold hands with the last lost friend again?

Story friends with unprecedented empathy!

Comedian and actress Jung Yi-rang, who won the Excellent Female Entertainer Award at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards with her premium acting skills and unrivaled variety sense, returned to "The story of the day when the tail was bitten" as Jang Hyun-sung's story friend. Jung Yi-rang, who opened the studio door with cheerful energy, became deeply immersed in the harsh fate the sixteen-year-old boys had to endure once the story began. Swallowing tears throughout the story, saying, "After having children, it no longer sounds like someone else's story," Jung Yi-rang spoke emphatically, "Everything is shocking and such a thing must never happen again."

The unrivaled vocal fairy who stimulates emotions, BOL4's Ahn Ji-young, revisited "The story of the day when the tail was bitten" as Jang Sung-kyu's story friend. After briefly greeting with her characteristic clear smile, Ahn Ji-young could not hide her deep sighs at the vivid testimonies of the survivors, and she also gave a round of applause in admiration for the survivors' loyalty as they did not forget and cared for the friends who had passed away first.

KEONHEE of the group Oneus, who boasts sweet vocals and dazzling visuals, took her place as Jang Do-yeon's story friend. Showing excellent empathy throughout the story of the tragedy of the third-year Gyeongseo Middle School students, he eventually burst into tears after hearing the confession of a survivor who had lived a difficult life for the past 56 years. Curiosity arises as to what the story was that made KEONHEE sob.

The SBS "The story of the day when the tail was bitten," 'Nightmare Field Trip' episode, will be released on Thursday, October 1 at 10 PM.

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· Publishing Institution: SBS

· Category: The story of the day when the tail was bitten

· Distribution: October 1, 15:54

Source: SBS Press Release

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