k-entertain5/21/2026
[꼬리에 꼬리를 무는 그날 이야기] The Shocking Truth Behind the Serial Poisoning Case of Kim Sun-ja
The SBS program '꼬리에 꼬리를 무는 그날 이야기' recently aired an episode titled 'Money and Poison,' which shed light on the harrowing serial poisoning case committed by Kim Sun-ja in the late 1980s. The episode traced the chilling reality where five individuals, including the perpetrator’s own father, younger sister, and neighbors, died suddenly over a two-year period starting in 1987. Through investigations into incidents occurring on city buses and in public bathhouses, the show exposed how a seemingly ordinary housewife utilized lethal amounts of toxins to facilitate a string of murders. Guest appearances by Jung Sia, Ahn Shin-ae, and Son Tae-jin added depth to the analysis of this historic crime spree.
- The episode detailed how five people died suddenly between 1987 and 1988 due to the calculated actions of Kim Sun-ja, who used poison for financial gain.
- The investigation highlighted specific crime scenes, including a city bus in April 1987 and various public facilities, where victims were fatally poisoned with high doses of toxic substances.


