Kwon Il-yong: "Gang Ho-soon Told Me to 'Fetch Water,' the Worst Criminal Is Jeong Nam-gyu"

On the 8th, profiler Kwon Il-yong appeared on MBC's 'Radio Star' and shared his experience of meeting a serial killer. Photo by MBC 'Radio Star' broadcast screen capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] Former profiler Kwon Il-yong revealed his experience meeting serial killers.

On the 8th, profiler Kwon Il-yong, who interviewed serial killers Jeong Nam-gyu, Yoo Young-chul, and Kang Ho-soon, appeared on MBC's 'Radio Star.'

In the broadcast, Kwon Il-yong cited his meeting with Jeong Nam-gyu as the most memorable interview. Jeong Nam-gyu is one of the worst murderers in history, having killed 14 people in the western Seoul area.

Kwon Il-yong said, "While talking with Jeong Nam-gyu, I felt a chill down my spine. He spoke about committing murders with a very bright smile. Seeing him revert to the expression he had at the time of the murders made me think about 'how cruel a human can become.'"

He also revealed that the way he converses varies depending on the criminal's age and disposition.

He said, "People with high psychopathic tendencies try to control the other person. For example, Kang Ho-soon told me to 'bring some water' before I even sat down. If you don't assert dominance at that moment, it's over," he shared.

When MC Ahn Young-mi asked, "Does your wife worry about you?" Kwon Il-yong replied, "On our wedding anniversary, we conducted a search of Jeong Nam-gyu's house. Inside Jeong Nam-gyu's drawer, there was a scrapbook of my articles. When I told my wife, she said, 'That's why you should work hard,'" which made everyone laugh.

Lastly, Kwon Il-yong pointed out that the portrayal of profilers in dramas is very different from reality.

He said, "In dramas, profilers appear very sharp and intellectual. But I look like a dumpling shop owner, so criminals were often puzzled," which brought laughter.

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