Kim Taehyun, Past Same-Sex Partner Stalking... Threatened with "I'll Kill Everyone If You Report," Sending Family Names

'Piglet, the Bug, and Kim Taehyun, What Is the Identity of the Murderer?' A tipster claims to have been stalked by Kim Taehyun, who appeared in the preview of Unanswered Questions.
[Photo by YouTube, screenshot from the Unanswered Questions video]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] Kim Taehyun (24), the murderer of three women in Nowon-gu, has been revealed to have committed stalking crimes regardless of gender and age, as testimonies emerged that he also stalked individuals of the same sex in the past.

On the 17th, SBS's current affairs program "Unanswered Questions" (hereafter 'UQ') aired a broadcast titled "Piglet, Bugs, and Kim Taehyun - What is the Identity of the Murderer," covering Kim Taehyun's crimes.

Kim Taehyun was arrested on suspicion of murdering three women in an apartment in Nowon-gu, Seoul, and ten days later, on the 9th, before being sent to the prosecution, he revealed his face himself, and his identity was made public. Since then, the 'UQ' production team has received a series of tips about Kim Taehyun.

A person identified as A, who reported having been stalked by him in the past, said, "I will only say this much: Kim Taehyun did not do that just once. His obsession and stalking were not the first time."

According to A, Kim Taehyun, who was 19 at the time, was close to A, who was a first-year middle school student (14 years old at the time), like an older brother or younger brother. However, from a certain point, Kim Taehyun showed excessive kindness by buying A a smartphone and paying the bills, which soon turned into obsession.

Kim Taehyun could not hide his anger toward A, who refused to keep promises with him, and reportedly threatened A by sending photos of self-harm and knives. It is also said that he waited in front of A's house and threatened to kill him.

Kim Taehyun's obsession continued even after A enlisted in the military. He approached A's mother to meet A. He also asked to borrow A's game account, then accessed social networking service (SNS) accounts using the same password as the game account, eavesdropped on conversations A had with acquaintances, and impersonated A to send malicious messages to acquaintances.

A could do nothing despite Kim Taehyun's chilling obsession. Kim Taehyun sent A all the names and phone numbers of A's family, saying, "If you report or tell anyone, I will kill your parents and family."

An expert said, "Stalkers do not see people as individuals but as possessions. When control is lost, extreme excitement arises, which leads to being more persistent, harassing, threatening, insulting, and blaming the target. After this stage passes, it leads to an extreme situation where the possession is eliminated."

Kim Tae-hyun, who is accused of murdering the 'three mothers' in an apartment in Nowon-gu, Seoul, is seen kneeling and apologizing as he leaves Dobong Police Station in Seoul on the morning of the 9th to be transferred to the prosecution.
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Kim Taehyun was arrested on the 4th on suspicion of murdering three women in an apartment in Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, on the 23rd of last month. After his identity was revealed on the 9th, he stood at the photo line and showed a confident attitude, saying, "I probably cannot answer all the reporters' questions one by one, so I ask for your understanding on this matter."

Then, when asked if he had any words for the bereaved families, he knelt down and said, "I feel a lot of guilt for shamelessly keeping my eyes open and breathing like this. I want to apologize to everyone who was harmed because of me," bowing his head.

SBS's "Unanswered Questions" is analyzing Kim Tae-hyun's attitude as he stood on the photo line.
[Photo by SBS's "Unanswered Questions" capture]

In response, an expert pointed out, "The fact that he asks for understanding from reporters first, not anyone else, implies that he intends to answer only what he has prepared." Professor Oh Yoonseong of Soonchunhyang University's Department of Police Administration analyzed, "This is the first time I have seen someone ask a criminal to let go of their arm when being sent to the prosecution. He speaks as if he is an observer watching someone from a third-person perspective. He is enjoying the moment of being noticed while acting like a sinner."

Professor Oh continued, "His self-esteem is low, but his pride is strong, and he is now receiving the spotlight because of this case. Moreover, when he kneels or takes off his mask, reporters are embarrassed, and in such situations, he might think, 'After all, I am a cool person.'"

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