“Pretty” 20-Yr-Old Girl Kills Her Male Dates For Being “Needy”, But Men Want To "Fix Her"

This episode of Rotten Mango investigates the case of Kim So-young, a 20-year-old woman in Seoul who was arrested for the serial killings of two men and the attempted murder of several others, all through the use of a drug-laced hangover drink. The podcast details how Kim, who frequented hunting bars to meet men, would drug her dates with a cocktail of prescription medications—antidepressants, sleeping pills, and sedatives—then leave them unconscious in motel rooms. She would then order large quantities of fried chicken, often while the men were still dying, and consume it alone. Despite her claims of being conflict-averse and merely wanting to avoid unwanted intimacy, evidence reveals premeditation: she researched lethal drug combinations on ChatGPT, carried multiple bottles (one clean, one laced), and meticulously documented dosages in her journal. Her arrest followed a viral online phenomenon where netizens dubbed her the 'prettiest killer alive,' sparking a disturbing cultural debate about beauty, victimhood, and moral responsibility. As her mugshot was released, public perception shifted dramatically—from fascination to disgust—revealing the deep psychological manipulation and narcissism at play. The episode explores the tragic intersection of trauma, mental illness, and societal pressures in South Korea, while questioning whether she was a monster, a victim, or both.