"Drama-appearing perpetrator's older sister"... 'Busan fall-to-death' family, KBS petition letter stirs up a stir

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A bereaved family who lost their 20s daughter in the Busan officetel fall-to-death case claimed that the perpetrator's biological older sister is currently an actress appearing in a KBS drama.

On the 3rd, a post titled "I am from the family of the Busan officetel fall-to-death case" was posted on the KBS viewer petition board.

The petitioner identified herself as the mother of the deceased woman, stating, "My daughter suffered from the perpetrator's vicious stalking and eventually met an unjust death."

She continued, "The perpetrator's family who took my daughter away are still living a peaceful life today," adding, "In particular, the perpetrator's older sister is currently appearing in a significant role in KBS's evening daily drama, laughing and crying on TV screens, and is active as a drama actress receiving love from many people without any concern."

She lamented, "My daughter died unjustly, while the perpetrator's family's daughter is thriving as an actress. Every time I face this sight, I am overwhelmed with self-blame as a parent for not being able to protect my daughter."

The petitioner conveyed to KBS, "Please clarify your stance on whether you were aware of these facts," and "As a public broadcaster, we request responsible action."

Netizens who learned the story expressed sympathy for the bereaved family with comments such as "Even if I were the bereaved family, I would be angry" and "Apologize properly and beg for forgiveness." On the other hand, reactions like "What crime did the older sister commit?" and "Collective punishment is not allowed" also emerged.

As of 7 p.m. on the 4th, the petition had received 1,075 signatures, prompting a response from KBS. KBS must respond to petitions with over 1,000 signatures within 30 days.

In January 2024, A, the petitioner's daughter, fell out of a window on the 9th floor of an officetel in Busan and died. Police investigation revealed that B stalked A after A demanded a breakup. B is accused of knocking on A's front door for about 17 hours, sending messages 365 times, breaking wine glasses, throwing chairs, and making threats.

B was brought to trial on charges including special intimidation, intimidation, property damage, refusal to vacate, and violation of the Stalking Punishment Act, receiving a three-year-and-six-month prison sentence in the first instance. The sentence was reduced to three years and two months in the second instance and finalized by the Supreme Court. It is reported that the reduction reflected efforts made for victim restitution.

The bereaved family claimed there was a direct causal relationship between the stalking behavior and the death, but the court rejected this, stating, "No clear connection has been confirmed."

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