What Does the Last Video of the Late Son Jeong-min Mean: "The Golden Gun Is Your Fault"?

Chrysanthemums placed in Banpo Hangang Park to commemorate Son Jeong-min.

[Asia Economy Reporter Seoyoung Kwon] Questions have been raised about the last video left on the cellphone of university student Son Jeongmin (22), who was found dead after going missing at Hangang Park.

Son Hyun (50), the father of Son Jeongmin, explained the last video left on his deceased son's cellphone in a phone interview with JoongAng Ilbo. The last video left by Son Jeongmin shows a friend performing a deep bow (keunjeol) to him. Then, Son Jeongmin is seen telling his friend Mr. A, "Honestly, you were at fault for the golden gun."

Mr. Son expressed doubts about this video. He said, "At the time, I ignored that conversation. But why would he bow when they were filming together? He must have done something wrong to bow. I have been thinking about what the 'golden' that the kids talk about means," revealing his feelings.

Netizens have offered various speculations. The first interpretation is that it is a metaphor derived from the expression "winning a gold medal," used to describe someone who finishes an exam early by submitting their answer sheet first after not doing well. However, university students have rebutted this, saying such expressions are rarely used. Some suggest that the term relates to rankings in the game "League of Legends," which Son Jeongmin enjoyed playing. Nevertheless, the meaning of this term remains uncertain.

Meanwhile, Son Jeongmin was found dead by a private rescuer on the 30th of last month after losing contact near the water taxi dock at Banpo Hangang Park on the 25th. The police stated that they are currently searching the cellphone of Mr. A, the friend who last drank with Son Jeongmin before he went missing.

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