The story of the day when the tail was bitten, highlighting the tragic life of MiG pilot Lee Woong-pyeong

SBS 'The story of the day when the tail was bitten' will re-examine the life of MiG defector pilot Lee Woong-pyeong through the episode 'Return the Flag to Freedom! - Lee Woong-pyeong from the North' on the 3rd at 10:20 PM. In this broadcast, Jang Hyun Seong, Jang Sung-kyu, and Jang Do Yeon will act as storytellers, while singer CHUNG HA, ONF HYOJIN, and actress Yoon Yoo-sun will appear as listeners.

Lee Woong-pyeong emerged as an 'anti-communist idol' after defecting in a MiG fighter jet, which caused alert sirens to wail across the nation. He drew significant attention at the time of his defection for receiving a compensation of 1.56 billion won, an amount large enough to purchase 78 luxury apartments, and subsequently led a busy life, completing over 900 schedules within a single year. In particular, it is drawing attention as it is revealed that the motivation for his decision to defect was a phrase found inside an 'empty ramyeon bag' discovered at the Beach.

Lee Woong-pyeong's life and his wife's testimony

In this broadcast, Lee Woong-pyeong's wife, Park Sun Young, will appear in person to share shocking anecdotes that have remained unknown until now. Park mentions the wiretapping devices found in the Air Force quarters during their newlywed days and the surveillance by state agencies, revealing the tense situation where she declared divorce and confronted them in protest. Upon hearing these stories, Yoon Yoo-sun expressed deep sorrow for a life that was more tragic than a drama.

The broadcast will also cover the background of why Lee Woong-pyeong passed away suddenly after recovering from liver cirrhosis and the Truth regarding where the large sum of compensation he received went.

Source: SBS Press Release

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