The SBS program 'The story of that day, which continues on and on' reveals the tale of the secret society 'Iron Blood Restoration Corps,' which attempted to embezzle an astronomical amount of approximately 15 billion won in today's market during the Japanese occupation. In particular, the handwritten manuscript of Choi Gye-rip, the only surviving member among the three independence fighters reminiscent of the movie 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird,' will be revealed for the first time in broadcasting history.
The 164th episode of 'The story of that day, which continues on and on,' set to air today (27th), features actress Chu Sang-mi, comedian Shin Gi-ru, and baseball commentator Lee Taek-geun as listeners discussing the 'Iron Blood Restoration Corps - a secret operation that could change history.' They will talk about the efforts of the armed independence organization 'Iron Blood Restoration Corps,' which sacrificed their lives in their early twenties for Korean independence during the Japanese invasion.
At that time, the 'Iron Blood Restoration Corps' launched an operation to embezzle Japanese-Kando Railroad funds amounting to 150 billion won in today's market, which corresponds to 150,000 won that Japan had extorted from the Korean people. In particular, the handwritten manuscript left by Choi Gye-rip, one of the surviving major members and independence activists, detailing the circumstances of that time, will be revealed for the first time in broadcasting history through this program.
Among the members of the 'Iron Blood Restoration Corps' were elite members in their early twenties, such as Yoon Jun-hee, Park Ung-se, Kim Jun, Choi Bong-seol, Lim Guk-jeong, and Han Sang-ho, who decided to seize the Japanese money for armed independence movements. They succeeded in embezzling 150,000 won, equivalent to 150 billion won in today's market, which they directed towards the Kando Railroad funds.
They had plans to establish a military school and a media outlet with the funds amounting to 150 billion won, intending to achieve Korean independence through purchasing guns, ammunition, and machine guns. Although the operation was successful after meticulous planning, they unexpectedly fell into the hands of the Japanese police. Choi Bong-seol, who narrowly escaped with his life when the Japanese police launched a surprise attack, later changed his name to Choi Gye-rip, symbolizing a rebirth to fight, and continued to engage in the independence movement, leaving a handwritten account of the incident.
In response to this story, comedian Shin Gi-ru remarked, 'I wonder how desperately he must have written this manuscript,' shedding tears. Actress Chu Sang-mi also expressed her astonishment by saying, 'How could this happen?' drawing attention to the broadcast.
With Choi Gye-rip's manuscript revealing vivid scenes from that time, there is anticipation about who the informant was who disclosed all these plans to Japan. Additionally, Choi Gye-rip's descendants will directly participate in an interview to testify about their great-grandfather's contributions, increasing excitement for today's (27th) airing of 'The story of that day, which continues on and on.'
The production team of 'The story of that day, which continues on and on' stated, 'This week, ahead of Samil Day, we will reveal for the first time the handwritten manuscript of the main member of the 'Iron Blood Restoration Corps,' Choi Gye-rip, who carried out armed struggles during the Japanese occupation. Please look forward to the touching story of young men in their early twenties who sacrificed their lives for Korean independence.'
'The story of that day, which continues on and on' features three 'storytellers' who share their learnings with their 'story friends' in one-on-one discussions in the most everyday spaces, airing every Thursday night at 10:20 p.m. on SBS.
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[OSEN = Ha Soo-jung, reporter]