The World's Most Evil Little Brother

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @jayj5496
    @jayj5496 Рік тому +1822

    This is proof of what good storytelling can do. I knew all about this story had heard about it many times. Didn’t realize it until halfway in. Also, if I’m being honest, it was better than any news coverage done on it. Keep them coming dude!

    • @whiteout2297
      @whiteout2297 Рік тому +68

      I knew about it too, but only recognized it when Mr. Ballen first said "spray perfume". And to tell you i froze. Like a sinking feeling. WONDERFUL storytelling.

    • @blahlol8211
      @blahlol8211 Рік тому +18

      I have also heard it a few times! He has a way of making you sit at the edge of your chair in anticipation.

    • @tonyborelli.
      @tonyborelli. Рік тому

      ​@@blahlol8211
      antici........
      pation

    • @WonDodoBebe
      @WonDodoBebe Рік тому +10

      Same. Lol realised what it was waaaaay into the story

    • @StrongHeart1
      @StrongHeart1 Рік тому +2

      Same

  • @iwams1
    @iwams1 Рік тому +4965

    This is surely one of the best assassination masterplans of this generation. I'm both impressed and horrified.

    • @DipsAndPushups
      @DipsAndPushups Рік тому +284

      I wouldn't be surprised if the idea came directly from the North Korean president. He wanted to be a movie director, supposedly.

    • @iwams1
      @iwams1 Рік тому +33

      @@DipsAndPushups Could be, yeah.

    • @toyyatoy
      @toyyatoy Рік тому +96

      Naw, the truly great ones are never known muahahahaha 😂

    • @DarkArtsMage
      @DarkArtsMage Рік тому

      I bet the "agents" were assassinated, so they could never reveal their part in the assassination!

    • @_kikizaman_
      @_kikizaman_ Рік тому

      @@DipsAndPushupsoh that’s barely even a conspiracy, more of a fact that Kim Jong un planned the assassination of his brother.

  • @ashman1339
    @ashman1339 Рік тому +2097

    the fact that you didn't reveal what this was until after the fact to put us in the shoes of siti makes this story so much more entertaining and terrifying. masterful storytelling as always!

    • @akashbabu2746
      @akashbabu2746 Рік тому +8

      How come you're unaware of this story till now?

    • @Forgottensnapdragon
      @Forgottensnapdragon Рік тому +84

      @@akashbabu2746 Just because you've heard a story does not mean everyone else has.

    • @akashbabu2746
      @akashbabu2746 Рік тому +9

      @@Forgottensnapdragon At that time, assassination of his brother became an international sensation, so I was just surprised that he or she didn't know about this, that's it

    • @Forgottensnapdragon
      @Forgottensnapdragon Рік тому +13

      @@akashbabu2746 oh okay. Well I mean I wasn't familiar with the story, I don't really watch the news and they probably don't either

    • @spiritthingw
      @spiritthingw Рік тому +11

      ​@akashbabu2746 why would you think everyone heard this? there are a lot of people who went west from out of town.
      Love his anyway.

  • @michaelday4734
    @michaelday4734 Рік тому +694

    The most horrible case of “It’s just a prank, bro.”

    • @arthurs3058
      @arthurs3058 Рік тому +6

      Because it was not a prank. It was a murder.

    • @michaelday4734
      @michaelday4734 Рік тому +9

      @@arthurs3058 Boiled it down, but yes.

    • @Treesa928
      @Treesa928 Рік тому +3

      Bro… bro.. brother. What an animal, if he’s something so special then he wouldn’t have to hire hit men. Hahaha.

    • @Deez52
      @Deez52 8 місяців тому +7

      @@arthurs3058 you can’t understand a joke

    • @briondalion
      @briondalion 4 місяці тому +3

      There was someone who I think was shot and killed during a "prank". They had some random person they tried to pull a fake knife on and fake an attack. The person was armed and killed them

  • @muhammadazneel
    @muhammadazneel Рік тому +1042

    I'm from Malaysia! And thanks for covering this story! This was a huge thing back in the day, and because of this, both North Korea and Malaysia two-way ties had deteriorated and resulted in the closure of diplomatic embassy offices in both countries respectively. Today, the building that housed the North Korean embassy in Malaysia, is currently occupied by a kindergarten.

    • @blessedfire365xgf
      @blessedfire365xgf Рік тому +11

      Things are so different in united States of America too

    • @radenakbar
      @radenakbar Рік тому +15

      Is the kindergarten named Garden of Ban Ban?

    • @deseraecannon-mcdonald7630
      @deseraecannon-mcdonald7630 Рік тому +17

      Thank you so much for sharing your information. I did not know any of this.

    • @ryanadams0922
      @ryanadams0922 Рік тому +1

      Good F North Korea

    • @DrunkDrynasty
      @DrunkDrynasty Рік тому +38

      That’s probably for Malaysia’s best interest to be honest. Rocketman is one scary man child.

  • @dcrass9952
    @dcrass9952 Рік тому +4358

    i really miss the days when you used to say " we upload 2, 3, 4, 5 videos every week" im happy for your growth! amazing story teller!

    • @Officially.Me.X
      @Officially.Me.X Рік тому +107

      Yeah I remember that

    • @silverdotio
      @silverdotio Рік тому +76

      Yeah it’s slowly gone down

    • @Ethan-wr2os
      @Ethan-wr2os Рік тому +348

      @@silverdotio Dude has more things happening in his life now from what I can tell, a father too

    • @paulwalton1222
      @paulwalton1222 Рік тому +215

      ​@@Ethan-wr2osyeah we're lucky we still get any videos considering he is a family man and also probably well off enough to just spend all his time with them but I miss them days too.

    • @KanyeDigget
      @KanyeDigget Рік тому +5

      ​@@Ethan-wr2os*father

  • @NadineMiller1974
    @NadineMiller1974 Рік тому +2866

    I've heard this story several times, such a terrible situation all around. Those girls were duped into an actual hit and could have also suffered a deadly reaction too. It's sad because he was actually a decent family man doing what he could to not be associated with the destruction of his family name. He used a different name on his passport and traveled commercial so his true identity wasn't even known until after he died.

    • @TigerSpirit67KItty42
      @TigerSpirit67KItty42 Рік тому +181

      Agreed, I feel so sorry for the victim, he was the only decent one in the "main" family.

    • @danielponiatowski7368
      @danielponiatowski7368 Рік тому +173

      good thing they didnt high 5 each other at the end of the prank.

    • @silverghostcat1924
      @silverghostcat1924 Рік тому +98

      ​@@TigerSpirit67KItty42which was probably why he was killed. They didn't care for the possibility he would one day rule.

    • @TheCrystalBoat
      @TheCrystalBoat Рік тому

      @@silverghostcat1924 Nah, he also killed his dads brother when he became leader and his dads brother wasn't anything like this guy, he also seemed loyal. He just didn't wanna take any chances. Ironically, Kim Jong Un has two other siblings he hasn't killed, but one is a full-blood sister and the other half brother is considered "useless" so that could be why.

    • @jamesmelia8761
      @jamesmelia8761 Рік тому +42

      I think that was the intention of "James" in order to leave absolutely no witnesses

  • @dianawinchester4556
    @dianawinchester4556 Рік тому +312

    That's something out of a movie. I was expecting the 'prank show' to be a farce for trafficking, but it very quickly turned into a thriller film. Great storytelling, Mr. Ballen! The suspense was amazing.

  • @knottssonasty3603
    @knottssonasty3603 Рік тому +911

    Dude it’s like you were made to tell these stories. You’re so good at it and you draw us in as the story unfolds. You and your team are killin it in here on UA-cam! Nice job sir

    • @threestans9096
      @threestans9096 Рік тому +85

      right!?
      im convinced i know how he does it. he uses small maybe lies to give realness and substance. how they feel, why they did certain things, movements they did…much of these are likely impossible to know unless he watched footage or did interviews. Like i think he explained one time..he does a lot of research and then stews in it, basically letting his subconscious do the decoding. And because he knows himself, people and has attention to detail, he fills in the blanks with what likely anyone of us would do or feel. And since these little maybe lies dont change any of the story or facts, its a major win-win.
      Analyze this sometime, think of it from a logical standpoint…next story you hear, look for little details that a detective wouldnt know, but ballen fills those in with realistic behaviors and thoughts. Like a bank robber…he doesnt know the thoughts exactly, but hell say like “even though this was his 6th robbery, and should feel comfortable with the sequence of events, the recent discovery of his girlfriend’s pregnancy had Bill thinking of his future and mortality more than ever as he walked into the fifth third bank on the corner of arizona blvd and center street”
      In my example, it’s obvious ballen wouldnt know thats what he was thinking. but hed know the recent knowledge of the gf pregnancy and how that would affect anyone and invade and change their thinking.
      this may sound like i dislike mrballen. not at all the case. this is amazing storytelling. i loved wrestling too…i know much of that is “fake”….i appreciate the art

    • @Uuyrijies1123
      @Uuyrijies1123 Рік тому +51

      @@threestans9096
      You nailed it on the head.
      MrBallen is different from most storytellers because he fills in the blanks, he makes you see the story in a first-person view rather than a third-person one. Which makes his story seem more personal and easy to get sucked in. And I think that’s very interesting.

    • @johnshepard3197
      @johnshepard3197 Рік тому +5

      Ikr? I watch his videos while eating and literally stop eating sometimes, just consumed listening to him 😂

    • @Dexiray
      @Dexiray Рік тому +6

      100%
      his voice is easy to listen to, his candor is enticing, his body language enacts the story sometimes. He's just perfect for story telling.

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  Рік тому +91

      @@threestans9096this is remarkably accurate! Thank you for being so kind!

  • @SarutaValentine
    @SarutaValentine Рік тому +2138

    I remember hearing about this in the news! As soon as you said the ‘third actor’ had ignored them and walked over to start the prank I knew something was off, and then I remembered this story. I’m glad you told it from Siti’s POV instead of ‘James’. Also, you’re right. It’s shocking this hasn’t been made into a movie or at least a documentary

    • @refundreplay
      @refundreplay Рік тому +46

      As soon as I heard "Japanese producer", I knew.
      But of course, I don't know the story because it hasn't been made into a big budget movie

    • @SarutaValentine
      @SarutaValentine Рік тому

      @@refundreplay haha 😉

    • @earth2k66
      @earth2k66 Рік тому +18

      Yeah, that was the point I knew what was going to happen. I almost ignored the Japanese prank producer part. 😂

    • @NygmaNL
      @NygmaNL Рік тому +13

      What are you talking about, National Geographic made an documentary about this..

    • @earth2k66
      @earth2k66 Рік тому

      @@NygmaNL Yeah, they did. They also suspected that Nam had links with the CIA and Kim ordered his execution. But I am a bit skeptical about the CIA part.
      Does anyone have any other theory?

  • @valeriekravette787
    @valeriekravette787 Рік тому +1057

    I knew this story, but it was really masterful to tell it from the point of view of one of the girls. It's really clear how they both were recruited unknowingly for this.

    • @lopachilla
      @lopachilla Рік тому +59

      Yeah, I heard this story, too, but I had wondered what happened to the girls. This whole thing was tragic, and this must be very hard for them to deal with, knowing that they had (unknowingly at the time) participated in an assassination.

    • @GDAWG.
      @GDAWG. Рік тому

      Unknowingly?? 😳

    • @louisdevalois4358
      @louisdevalois4358 Рік тому +17

      ​@@lopachillayeah, I remember when it happened, and the most of what I kept up with was the part about the two women who did this awful thing. I thought that they were really guilty. I now find out by watching Mr. Ballen, the subsequent events related to this heavy duty incident. Thanks to Mr. Ballen for clearing it up for me!❤

    • @Vaudevillain121
      @Vaudevillain121 Рік тому +1

      Its bs.I'm surprised and a bit disappointed Mrb fell for the cover story

    • @ms.inevitable
      @ms.inevitable Рік тому +1

      Saaame.

  • @Jluyoungzone
    @Jluyoungzone 6 місяців тому +190

    I was waiting this whole video to find out how this was all linked to an "evil little brother" and boy was I shocked when it was revealed.
    This story is crazy.

    • @talktalk2412
      @talktalk2412 4 місяці тому +4

      He also slaughterd his uncle

    •  3 місяці тому +2

      It's strange it's dark and he's mysterious he's Mr Ballen the Man with hands that leave subtitles quicker than his mouth can talk 😅😂😅

    • @debrajones4010
      @debrajones4010 14 днів тому

      I was thinking the exact same thing. Especially when he was almost at the end and I’m just sitting here thinking, maybe he got the title wrong bc this has nothing to do with someone’s brother. Yeah, he got me with this one.

  • @Colorista_1
    @Colorista_1 Рік тому +589

    I remember when this story was first released to the public. A very sad use of poor and vulnerable young women. The horrific evil behind the act just infuriates me. The true criminal won’t ever face the justice that most of us ground ourselves on. This is probably the best description of this epic that I have heard. Thanks, John, for a fabulous retelling of this international “prank”.

    • @buffyk-952
      @buffyk-952 Рік тому +10

      Justice will be served at the Great White Throne of Judgement.
      When their name isn't found written in the book of life, scripture tells us how that they'll be cast into the lake of fire for all ETERNITY

    • @FunctionalJunkie_
      @FunctionalJunkie_ Рік тому +27

      Oh for ffffs sake. You guys are everywhere....

    • @fluffylittlebear
      @fluffylittlebear Рік тому +13

      @@buffyk-952 🤦‍♂

    • @blue_belt_blues9554
      @blue_belt_blues9554 Рік тому +21

      ​@@buffyk-952BHAHA I hope your praying to the right God bro ...there's hundreds of them ..all hail Odin

    • @dennythomas8887
      @dennythomas8887 Рік тому +6

      It's North Korea. Justice is what ever "dear leader" says it is.

  • @TheBearAspirin
    @TheBearAspirin Рік тому +701

    Oh god, I remember when this happened. I felt so bad for the unsuspecting women. Knowing her background makes this even more tragic.

    • @flyingdj01
      @flyingdj01 Рік тому +30

      I found what Mr. Ballen said about this video very unusual. He said that most people probably do not know about this incident. I know about this one but I know about 1% or less of the other ones that Mr. Ballen posts.

    • @griffinq8003
      @griffinq8003 Рік тому +36

      I remember digging into both of those girl's history when this happened - knew exactly what this story was when I heard the first name, Im so glad the charges got dropped for them

    • @SandyRiemersma
      @SandyRiemersma Рік тому +1

      You feel bad for the women? Oh no not the guy who died and is the only person possible who could change the now 70 years of hell for north Korean people. Lmao some people really don't deserve speaking privileges.

    • @daerdevvyl4314
      @daerdevvyl4314 Рік тому +17

      griffinq8003 It took me until he said that two girls were going to spray stuff on another "actor" to realize where this was going.

    • @atakorkut5110
      @atakorkut5110 Рік тому +4

      @@flyingdj01I thought a lot of ppl would have heard about it

  • @weknow.2304
    @weknow.2304 Рік тому +254

    I'm 37 and you make me feel like a little kid listening to his dad/mom tell him bedtime stories. I know you have your family and life but wish you could do this every day of the week lol; love your channel!!

    • @bironjames9948
      @bironjames9948 Рік тому +5

      The ballen efftect

    • @christianaguirre4069
      @christianaguirre4069 Рік тому +4

      I can say the same mann. I'm 35 lol. Best story teller out there🤘

    • @sayhitoyutub
      @sayhitoyutub Рік тому +1

      Bed time stories like this? 😂😂😂

    • @Car0l-h6d9w
      @Car0l-h6d9w Рік тому

      ​@@bironjames9948😢

    • @FishyFishFisher
      @FishyFishFisher Рік тому +3

      Same here! its relaxing in the way its a story, but also dark and intriguing! Im so glad we all get to experience this! :)

  • @evanascent2976
    @evanascent2976 Рік тому +148

    I actually read an article about this a while ago, but it's great to see it presented in such a masterful way on this channel, in this form! On a related note to the story itself, I had a Korean roommate in college (this is in the US) who went to kindergarten with Kim Jong Un (yes, seriously) in Switzerland. She obviously had no idea who he was, but she clearly remembers one time when he tried to play with her on the playground, and she rejected his attempts to play. Since they were both Korean, her parents spoke with Kim Jong Un during some kind of parent visitation day (no, his parents were not there!), and found it odd that he was speaking in the form of Korean that an elder would use to address people younger. Later on, when they were no longer living in Switzerland, her dad happened to come across a newspaper article about Kim Jong-Il and his family. In the article, it spoke about how Kim Jong-Il's son was going to school in Switzerland, and there was a picture of him, and voila, the parents realized why the little boy they had met in their daughter's kindergarten spoke Korean in a strange way and didn't have any parents with him on parent visitation day. Just had to share that because it's such a crazy thing to happen..

  • @heatherrounds6550
    @heatherrounds6550 Рік тому +1531

    I knew this story sounded familiar. You brought it to life so very well with your masterful storytelling. Absolutely well done!

    • @naterewing
      @naterewing Рік тому +13

      I've never heard of this before and didn't see that ending coming! Thats crazy and I unfortunately have a little more respect (not admiration) of north korea to be cunning enough to pull off such an endeavor.
      What a devious and heinous thing to do to your own brother. The worst I did to mine was leave him out in the middle of the woods a few times but he always found his way home, little kids are resilient like that tho. Keep up the great work dude!!

    • @19THESIS69
      @19THESIS69 Рік тому +9

      It was only toward the end of the story, I remembered this story. Excellent execution by MrBallen as usual.

    • @Caiden
      @Caiden Рік тому +14

      @@naterewingyou WHAT? lmao

    • @strawberriesssssssssss
      @strawberriesssssssssss Рік тому +5

      Have you done this story before on your podcast?
      I’ve heard it I feel like

    • @bookerwills8649
      @bookerwills8649 Рік тому +5

      I dont know it and are just watching now but I'm guessing Kim Jongs brother?

  • @whiskitty
    @whiskitty Рік тому +661

    I'm from Kuala Lumpur and was shocked when I heard about this assassination but didn't know the details of their backstory and enjoyed hearing it from you. Thank you Mr Ballen!

    • @kristynalamkova803
      @kristynalamkova803 Рік тому +14

      I can recommend Rotten Mango. She talks about this case at length, but it is also very nicely described. I loved it from both sides. Maybe you will like it too if you give it a shot ☺️

    • @nutzhazel
      @nutzhazel Рік тому

      ​@@kristynalamkova803Thanks for the recommendation.

    • @yomiyominom
      @yomiyominom Рік тому +3

      @@kristynalamkova803yes more indepth. Menarik and detail

    • @cantisoa1158
      @cantisoa1158 Рік тому

      @@kristynalamkova803yesss I’m so disappointed 😭 I just finished rotten mango and realized it was the same story

    • @Masterchief23
      @Masterchief23 Рік тому

      Kl is a slum… Malaysia is Singapore wannabe

  • @Darnley_10
    @Darnley_10 Рік тому +1406

    I knew kju’s brother was assassinated but I never knew the story behind it. This might’ve been the craziest story you’ve ever told

    • @ThePresentation010
      @ThePresentation010 Рік тому +4

      Not really crazy.
      Meh
      Spray guy on face w deadly poison.

    • @luna7810
      @luna7810 Рік тому +44

      @@ThePresentation010not the way he was taken out he’s talking about the way he told the story

    • @ThePresentation010
      @ThePresentation010 Рік тому +1

      @@luna7810 did he tell all the others w his az.zho?

    • @REALdavidmiscarriage
      @REALdavidmiscarriage Рік тому +10

      I still think the one with the frogger in the attic that wanted to perform surgery on his victims is the craziest, most horrifying thing I've ever heard...

    • @eroccha
      @eroccha Рік тому +4

      @@ThePresentation010 What they did to get the 2 women to spray it was crazy.

  • @sazzycool
    @sazzycool Рік тому +661

    When the 2 women were arrested they spent a long time in prison. The charges weren't 'quickly dropped'. The court found them both guilty & dismissed their explanations of what happened.

    • @MisterPrimordial
      @MisterPrimordial Рік тому +54

      No it says charges were dropped in 2019

    • @thrownsofaraway9978
      @thrownsofaraway9978 Рік тому +259

      @@MisterPrimordial I guess they are half right. That would be about 2 years in prison and most would agree that's not a "short time" depending on who you ask. I mean I know people who've done 15+ so to them, sure but to an "innocent" person 2 years is quite a long time.

    • @deleon5522
      @deleon5522 Рік тому +117

      Holy shit…these poor women.

    • @gooberbyleth7063
      @gooberbyleth7063 Рік тому

      ​@@thrownsofaraway9978especially for a woman who was the sole provider for her family

    • @modernvivienleigh
      @modernvivienleigh Рік тому +87

      ​@@thrownsofaraway9978it's not half right, years is never ever a short time when you're wrongfully imprisoned.

  • @SomeRandodude222
    @SomeRandodude222 Рік тому +5859

    Random fact that has nothing to do with the video: Some cats are allergic to humans.

  • @Mrs.Williams19
    @Mrs.Williams19 Рік тому +288

    My favorite story teller ever. No one can compete!!! Thanks for all you do, and a big thank you for your service to this country!!!! ❤

    • @bazazow5136
      @bazazow5136 Рік тому +19

      He is a great American Indeed i am from Israel and i think so

    • @abusamra47
      @abusamra47 Рік тому

      ​@@bazazow5136where's that is real? Is that the colonized land of plaestine? Hello colonizer do ya thrive by seeing the blood of defenseless women, kids and everyday civilians then lie and call them terrorists?lol ya been exposed and no one believes the lies and the propaganda ya been pushing to the world.. Im in the usa and I think so.. Okay bye now colonizer 😊have the day u deserve

    • @dianawatton7570
      @dianawatton7570 Рік тому +3

      I agree you are the best of the best!❤

  • @FreedomHero4
    @FreedomHero4 Рік тому +71

    I love when you cover stories from other countries, it adds variety

  • @markunger1098
    @markunger1098 Рік тому +18

    I remember this thing happening very well. It’s a testament to Mr Ballen’s storytelling talents to tell this story in such a way as for it to not obvious until the very end! Brilliant stuff!!

  • @beantheirishsetter
    @beantheirishsetter Рік тому +22

    I heard about this in the news, but the news came in so fragmented I had NO idea where this was going until the end! The way my mouth DROPPED when you said James was really [no spoilers]. Damn. Quality quality story telling!!

  • @shawna.4601
    @shawna.4601 Рік тому +115

    I remember this story & it’s definitely in tune with the STRANGE, DARK & MYSTERIOUS so I was in the right place. My heart goes out to the two unsuspecting women used as pawns in such an evil plot & hope they can find peace knowing they were tricked

    • @small_joys2022
      @small_joys2022 Рік тому +2

      I find it difficult to believe they were that clueless given how fast they ran to the bathroom to wash off their hands.

    • @shawna.4601
      @shawna.4601 Рік тому +2

      @@small_joys2022 it seems like had they known they were dealing with such deadly substances they’d at very least would’ve wore latex gloves

  • @Herladyness6048
    @Herladyness6048 Рік тому +127

    9:25 minutes in and nothing gives away the ending. The suspense is amazing! Mr Ballen is in a league of his own

    • @Nullmeo
      @Nullmeo Рік тому

      Dont respond to it. It's a bot. @@Herladyness6048

  • @Snowstorm3176
    @Snowstorm3176 Рік тому +21

    I find all other storytelling boring and overly sensational, I can only watch Mr. Ballen, thank you for your amazingly empathetic way of sharing people's experience!

  • @melissaclark6578
    @melissaclark6578 Рік тому +380

    I’ve heard this case story from other influencers BUT I’m so excited to hear you telling it from one of the female’s perspectives and how they got hired to do this and not know what they were in for…

    • @PamS.Divelbiss-bf1nx
      @PamS.Divelbiss-bf1nx Рік тому +5

      I remember that being on the news;. they showed a clip of the women running up to him and putting something on his face. The attack was caught on a camera that was up on a wall or ceiling!

    • @Lil_lioness
      @Lil_lioness Рік тому

      Same, I knew what story it was going to be but glad i listened to this

    • @westside4life1770
      @westside4life1770 Рік тому

      I was thinking the same thing! I heard thatchapters video on it. this perspective is really cool too

    • @dianequince8761
      @dianequince8761 Рік тому

      Mr. Ballen is not an influencer!

    • @mayrithaps
      @mayrithaps Рік тому

      If this is interesting to you i fully recommend you the video from rotten mango about this topic, just let me know and I send u the link. Is the Girls perspective too and very very detailed with many theories talking a little about how was the experience of the victim and how they disregard his symptoms and worries, really difficult to hear.

  • @retrokoh
    @retrokoh Рік тому +29

    I hadn't heard about this story before... but halfway through the video, I knew EXACTLY where this was going. Kudos to the way you laid this story out and delivered it.

  • @deborahvernarelli6394
    @deborahvernarelli6394 Рік тому +139

    I do remember hearing about at least part of this. It was on television, and the media had said the victim was the brother of the North Korean leader. I remember them saying someone had run up to him and sprayed something and that it was an assassination, but I never knew the whole story. Thank you for the story, young man, and thank you for your service. 😊

  • @johnnyturshman0628
    @johnnyturshman0628 Рік тому +29

    I love how he looks down and lifts his hands up

  • @ironiccookies2320
    @ironiccookies2320 Рік тому +190

    When you showed the CCTV pictures, I knew what this was. It's a real shame the real culprits will never be able to be held accountable for it. These "crimes" committed by and for the government will always go unpunished.

    • @thethirdeye8893
      @thethirdeye8893 Рік тому +8

      I am sure for 100% that the law of karma will catch these culprits sooner or later!!

    • @texasbeaver8188
      @texasbeaver8188 Рік тому +8

      Pretty much what happens with every gov. All that power, and they can go unpunished. Only those controlled by the gov - the civilians - are punished by the law.
      Great stuff...

    • @cryptonewbie3699
      @cryptonewbie3699 Рік тому +1

      not to mention but, police in malaysia always protects criminals, and usually they are the biggest ones...

    • @AndroidDevil
      @AndroidDevil Рік тому +3

      The guy James did got caught tho, not sure why ballen said they successfully escaped, plus there were way more NK agents involved at the airport

    • @Adamslifesentence
      @Adamslifesentence Рік тому +1

      You going arrest Kim Jong? Prob not.

  • @joeylamour
    @joeylamour Рік тому +60

    It took me a while to realize what story you were telling, and it made me realize how scary this must have been for this woman

  • @KineticCanuck
    @KineticCanuck Рік тому +50

    Holy cow! I was in that airport shortly before this happened, and I remember being blown away by the hit...but I had no idea about this aspect of it! GREAT story choice! As always, told very well!!! Keep the videos coming!

  • @adonismarley423
    @adonismarley423 Рік тому +65

    That really was horrifically one of the best assassinations ive ever heard but still super messed up at the same time

  • @matthewavery2934
    @matthewavery2934 Рік тому +369

    Man I remember hearing about this story on the news, I had no idea that the girls were just victims being tricked, thanks MrBallen for sharing this story with your insanely amazing storytelling ability

    • @michaeldoran4367
      @michaeldoran4367 Рік тому

      61" veiny black KOCK forcefully RAMMED into the BUTWHOLE of an unsuspecting old man Walmart customer. BLOODY KOCK pulls out of the WRECKED BUTWHOLE

    • @mrbas5150
      @mrbas5150 Рік тому +7

      Regardless,( unpopular opinion here) she took part in the murder of a person and should be punished and be made aware of her actions.

    • @mattboyce3276
      @mattboyce3276 Рік тому +56

      ​@@mrbas5150I totally disagree. She had no idea she was playing a role in a murder. She was a victim of an elaborate plot.

    • @gloney
      @gloney Рік тому +33

      @@mrbas5150She was also a victim and didn't know what she was doing or even to whom. She just wanted to help out her family. What would be the reason to punish her? What would that change? She will probably live with the guilt and anxiety for the rest of her life.

    • @MrJlee93
      @MrJlee93 Рік тому

      Don't trust the North Koreans. Everything is their fault

  • @a88pockets
    @a88pockets Рік тому +154

    I never really put together the effect this assassinatiion had on the poor woman that were suckered into comitting it. At the time the media made it sound like they were dumb to be duped. I dig how you personify the people in these stories and let us know who they are, hopes and dreams and all, rather than just as pawns in a given story.

    • @Mizwanderer1989
      @Mizwanderer1989 Рік тому +6

      They were dumb. If they would have thought for a second about what they were doing, they would have known something was wrong.

    • @parkour267
      @parkour267 Рік тому +4

      @@Mizwanderer1989maybe you should live in poverty and see how it feels.

    • @ballislife9834
      @ballislife9834 Рік тому +27

      @@Mizwanderer1989 well, money and her responsibility of being the bread winner > logical reasonings. it's dumb, yes but can't really fault her too much. desperate times

    • @Mizwanderer1989
      @Mizwanderer1989 Рік тому

      @@parkour267 I lived in poverty. I got out of poverty using my brain and working my ass off. Not dreaming of being a superstar while being dumb as fuck.

    • @divyaa4459
      @divyaa4459 Рік тому +18

      @@ballislife9834 yeah, especially when she was actually getting good money from the other "prank videos"

  • @paramrm
    @paramrm Рік тому +86

    i had heard this story before and its actually insane ,and im glad millions of people will now know that as well thanks to you

  • @meghanwilson4537
    @meghanwilson4537 Місяць тому +1

    I really miss you telling story’s like this. You bring life into the story and make it to where I can actually understand it better bc I’m a visual person.

  • @donna779
    @donna779 Рік тому +9

    I love how you have used your popularity to help others. It shows your true character.

  • @taylee4013
    @taylee4013 Рік тому +177

    You are definitely one of, if not the fav, favorite narrators. You speak to the audience as though we are sitting in your living room having a drink while "you tell us a tale" .. absolutely luv it 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 thanks so much for all your hard work researching & producing these vids! 😊

    • @jadeswrapsandbraids
      @jadeswrapsandbraids Рік тому +6

      I love him as well as Stephanie from Rotten Mango. I first heard this on her channel. She really good at retelling the news stories as well. They can tell the same news recaps yet you get 2 different narratives of that same story.

    • @elypowell6797
      @elypowell6797 Рік тому

      Girls have a huge EASY BUTTON laid out in front of them. When life gets a tiny bit abrasive, you hit the EASY BUTTON and all problems are taken care of by a man or are dismissed. ITS EASY YAYYY.

  • @gayathiryviswanathan2491
    @gayathiryviswanathan2491 Рік тому +132

    I am from Malaysia and I remember this assassination clearly. I never knew the story of how those poor girls were recruited though. Thanks for sharing! ❤

    • @Munnimagic
      @Munnimagic Рік тому

      So the leader of North Korea killed his own brother??

    • @Kat_12389
      @Kat_12389 Рік тому +8

      They're recruited as they're poor and desperate. But despite all this, working in movies and attaining fame is a lure which many girls from rich families fall into too.

    • @Veronica.A.
      @Veronica.A. Рік тому +5

      ​@@Kat_12389yes, rich girls too fall for this trap.

    • @encikasu8024
      @encikasu8024 Рік тому +2

      Im also from Malaysia. This case never been fully covered in the news. Especially about Siti and Doan

    • @Veronica.A.
      @Veronica.A. Рік тому +3

      @@encikasu8024 that's because either the victim wasn't that important even though he was Kim Jong un's half brother or North Korea and Kim Jong tried to squash it down.

  • @sincerely_sepita
    @sincerely_sepita 4 місяці тому +3

    The way my JAW DROPPED upon hearing who the man was. Oh my God! I absolutely love this channel! Great job, great team!

  • @phunkd537
    @phunkd537 Рік тому +48

    I LOVE MR BALLEN! you dont know how much you help people with ADHD that always need to have something in the background. keep it up and i hope the best for you and all your close ones!

  • @aljebell
    @aljebell Рік тому +581

    After a few minutes I was able to put together who these women were and what story you were telling. Damn shame they used innocent people to do their dirty work and hope the people resposable are brought to justice. Thanks for telling the entire story I didn't know how it ended until today.

    • @HIGHER7RUTH
      @HIGHER7RUTH Рік тому

      Justice is only for peasant's kim Jong is far from that. He's probably a blue blood amune to human bean laws like it or not.

    • @jesseerickson662
      @jesseerickson662 Рік тому +31

      Those girls will have a hard time trusting anyone again. I can't imagine what it must feel like to be used like that.

    • @user-yo6um3jn5k
      @user-yo6um3jn5k Рік тому

      They killed an evil dictators brother, who was likely also pretty evil... bummer the innocent women were involved, that wasn't fair, but at least they didn't kill an innocent man...

    • @HIGHER7RUTH
      @HIGHER7RUTH Рік тому +5

      @@jesseerickson662
      You are kinda used like that with tax on everything. Prices only go up etc... But seems like normal sshht now i guess

    • @Legacyofmine
      @Legacyofmine Рік тому +2

      same haha esp the airport scene lol I clocked it a little late tho !

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Рік тому +94

    I used to watch Unsolved Mysteries, Now I watch Mr Ballen

    • @driprubies2464
      @driprubies2464 Рік тому +5

      Lol I immediately get the theme for that show in my head whenever I read the title…. That show was a staple in my home growing up, everyone watched it!

    • @roxie2179
      @roxie2179 9 місяців тому

      samee

    • @Heykittygirrrl
      @Heykittygirrrl 9 місяців тому

      Me too ☺️

    • @kathrynmuhammad442
      @kathrynmuhammad442 8 місяців тому

      Same!

    • @stevebillings5588
      @stevebillings5588 6 місяців тому

      Yuo!

  • @DreadNarratives
    @DreadNarratives Рік тому +21

    Wow, I never knew the backstory behind this infamous prank! It's insane how City and Doan unknowingly got caught up in such a dangerous situation. MrBallen, your storytelling always keeps me hooked till the end. Looking forward to more mysterious and gripping tales!

  • @hvc2800
    @hvc2800 Рік тому +86

    I'm a Malaysian and I've heard about this assassination when I was in primary school, but I never knew what actually happened to them afterwards and what caused them to do it. Thank you for telling us the more further detailed story about it Mr Ballen!

  • @Paganiniii
    @Paganiniii Рік тому +10

    Been having one of the worst days of my life today. Then I noticed MrBallen uploaded and suddenly i’m the happiest man in the world. Love what you do Mr. Ballen!!

  • @fayewilson1475
    @fayewilson1475 Рік тому +33

    Thank you for another really good story, sad for those two women just wanting to make a life for themselves and take care of family. Hope they're well. And shame on those that had them believing they were just going to do a prank, and instead killing a man, its sick and twisted!

  • @Kristafrazier-rq6wc
    @Kristafrazier-rq6wc Рік тому +16

    I have been binge listening to all of your stories for weeka. My husband is medically retired Army which drew me to watching a video and now me and my daughters LOVE your stories. I make dreamcatchers so I cant watch tv when i work so now I can enjoy something without having to watch.
    You're amazing at what you do

  • @JVCK777
    @JVCK777 Рік тому +220

    Mr ballen is hands down the best story teller ever

    • @katiejoylessunveiled9982
      @katiejoylessunveiled9982 Рік тому +13

      Agree 💯

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  Рік тому +38

      🙏

    • @stonefox9124
      @stonefox9124 Рік тому +6

      And with Old Seagal Lung he's the best advertiser!

    • @moonp
      @moonp Рік тому +3

      The promos are also quite funny on top of the second to none storytelling

    • @piratemousie
      @piratemousie Рік тому +4

      ​@@MrBallenwho gets their news from films? This was HUGE when it happened and has been covered extensively... give your viewers a bit more credit yo.

  • @OGdirty1Kanobi
    @OGdirty1Kanobi Рік тому +94

    I love how familiar Mr ballen feels when telling stories, like an old friend.

  • @cindyhimes
    @cindyhimes Рік тому +64

    Hi John! As soon as you mentioned the airport and showed the video of the so-called prank I knew what it was about. I'm glad the two girls had the charges dropped, it's so sad that they were used that way. I don't listen to the podcasts because you do such an excellent job of storytelling and the way you are so animated throughout. Until next "Strange,Dark and Mysterious." Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Much love from Canada 🇨🇦

    • @Veronica.A.
      @Veronica.A. Рік тому +4

      If I was in Siti's place and my hubby divorced me, I would take alimony/ child support money from him and invest it in educating myself in order to become something worthwhile. Or even if I earned, I would invest the money in making my life better by educating myself or learning vocational skills.Being an actress/ model is not everybody's cup of tea.

    • @catherinewilliams3850
      @catherinewilliams3850 Рік тому +3

      @@Veronica.A. But he wouldn't pay her anything, that is why she had to leave her country to find work.

    • @Veronica.A.
      @Veronica.A. Рік тому +3

      @@catherinewilliams3850 that's because either she didn't ask him to pay her alimony or even if he refused, she didn't move to a family court or high court for legal help. She's an innocent soul who needed the correct person to guide her in life. But, in reality it's not only the poor and desperate girls who fall into the lure of films and stardom, but many rich girls too. It's a sad world out there.

    • @marshallmatters1526
      @marshallmatters1526 Рік тому +2

      ​@@Veronica.A.or, you could get a job and pay for yourself. Child support is fine so long as it's going to the child, but, why should a man pay for you to live? It's not your money. Just bc the law allows it in your country doesn't mean it's right. It's no wonder more and more men avoid marriage. I'm glad we don't have that insane practice in the UK.

    • @Veronica.A.
      @Veronica.A. Рік тому +1

      @@marshallmatters1526 well, yeah. She did get the job and she could have changed her life by herself. Also read my comment first before being an OG keyboard warrior.I really pity ur wife or the girl who has the misfortune to marry a narcissist like u. It's better u remain single. Jeez🙄

  • @tiffanyaugustine8455
    @tiffanyaugustine8455 Рік тому +32

    It's pretty amazing how Mr. B knows the thoughts of so many of these victims moments before their demise.... He's a true enigma...

  • @TheLmoney420
    @TheLmoney420 Рік тому +71

    It’s crazy the perspective you get when you tell a story, I’ve heard this story from multiple other sources and knew it sounded familiar, but this is the first time I’ve heard it from the girl’s perspective and it was really well done.

  • @gloney
    @gloney Рік тому +136

    I've heard about this case before, but you REALLY have to appreciate how MrBallen tells the story from the perspective of one of the girls. It's not just a dry story or another crime case, you can really feel what she might've been feeling. It takes a lot of empathy to be able to tell it this way ❤

    • @EnderSword
      @EnderSword Рік тому

      Yeah, it took me about 9 minutes into the the story before I was like "OHHHHHH....right"

    • @jaysunbrady
      @jaysunbrady Рік тому

      Its all fictional though, he has no idea what goes on in peoples heads when he tells these stories. Its what makes him great though.

    • @gloney
      @gloney Рік тому

      @@jaysunbrady Of course, I know it's made up, but I think it lets you get more immersed into the story and really think about it more from the point of view of the victim.

    • @peweynewton3562
      @peweynewton3562 Рік тому

      Rotten mango did the same but better a couple months ago

    • @gloney
      @gloney Рік тому

      @@peweynewton3562 I've recently started watching her as well (or listen on Spotify), she also does great storytelling!

  • @kyy12869
    @kyy12869 Рік тому +41

    Its really sad how these vulnerable women were manipulated. I remember she had to spend a few years in jail too. I cant even imagine what she and her family back home had to endure. Thankfully she escaped the death sentence.

  • @Bixente2505
    @Bixente2505 8 місяців тому +14

    Holy shit I was NOT ready for this plot twist!! I think this one is by far one of the best I've heard on this channel!

  • @ClaytonJonesImages
    @ClaytonJonesImages Рік тому +40

    I remember when this actually happened. Kim Jeong-nam was supposed to take over the country, but had fallen out of favour with his dad and was trying to live a relatively "normal" life without the association of being Kim Jeong-il's son. Great storytelling and clever title. :)

    • @mayrithaps
      @mayrithaps Рік тому +4

      One of the theories is that the victim was actually aware that Kim was trying to kill him and was looking for asylum in USA, where he was starting to work with the CIA, bc is one of the only places where North korea have it really difficult sending his killers. If u are interested i can send u the link to the video :)

    • @ClaytonJonesImages
      @ClaytonJonesImages Рік тому +1

      @@mayrithaps send away!

    • @mayrithaps
      @mayrithaps Рік тому

      @@ClaytonJonesImages hey! Aparently i cant leave the link in here, my comment keeps getting delete :c sorry, but if u are really interested, u can go to rotten mango and go down down, the video was upload months ago, and is called something like "2 Girls accidentaly killed Kim jong un's brother thinking it was a youtube prank" pretty hard to miss jajsja

  • @jburton413
    @jburton413 Рік тому +76

    I love the way you re-tell stories mostly because you come at them from a different angle and makes them sound new again. Especially this story I mean honestly I’d be shocked to find out most folks don’t know about this tragedy. 3 minutes in and I knew exactly where this was going but stayed to listen anyways to hear your spin on it… thank you for being you and keep on doing what you’ve doing bro , really enjoy you content every Sunday afternoon! 👍 💪 😉

    • @federmanjr730
      @federmanjr730 Рік тому +1

      Did you also hear this story on that chapter with Mike?

    • @azuraroycroft2419
      @azuraroycroft2419 Рік тому

      First time hearing this one, crazy story!

  • @makaylaernst922
    @makaylaernst922 Рік тому +18

    I've literally listened to all of your stories and now I just sit patiently waiting for new videos to be uploaded and it's the best feelings when they are !! I can't find anyone else who tells stories like you do. You are absolutely great, and thank you for making content for us ! ❤

    • @graygeryhouse7817
      @graygeryhouse7817 Рік тому

      Ever seen why files? I find he's just as good at story telling

    • @makaylaernst922
      @makaylaernst922 Рік тому

      @@graygeryhouse7817 I have not!! Will definitely check it out.

  • @androd-87
    @androd-87 2 місяці тому +1

    I had not thought about this in years.
    Amazing storytelling.

  • @louannelawson4916
    @louannelawson4916 Рік тому +22

    I had heard a little about this story & the assassination, but had no idea of the extent of it & or "the prank" nor these two women behind it all. How dreadful & so frightening for these two naive & trusting girls who were just trying to better their lives to support family back in their country. Thank you so much for all your stories they are told so descriptively clear, & your voice emphasis on words & certain sentences are excellent & captivate, I'm sure thousands of other people & myself agree you have a very special gift. Keep safe & well & I really appreciate this story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @rissyj1978
    @rissyj1978 Рік тому +124

    I miss the days when Mr. Ballen uploaded videos of the strange, dark & mysterious on UA-cam 3Xs a week!! But I understand he’s very busy storytelling on other platforms because he has such a HUGE following. As he should because he is the BEST!

    • @gnutts
      @gnutts Рік тому +17

      Used to be 3 4 even 5 times a week

    • @moirarussell1950
      @moirarussell1950 Рік тому +4

      Right? He really is The best! 💕🇨🇦

    • @nicolegroves6880
      @nicolegroves6880 Рік тому +5

      I miss those days so much, too!! And of course I listen to his podcast but as amazing as his podcast is, it just doesn't hit quite the same as his videos. The videos are much more engaging, sort of like he's conversing with you or telling a story around a campfire. The podcast has more of an audio book feeling to it. It's just a much different experience in my opinion and I personally prefer the video format. In any case, I'm not going to miss my weekly dose of strange, dark and mysterious no matter how it comes!

    • @ericamart8235
      @ericamart8235 Рік тому +3

      Me too. But I do understand. Sundays are the best days for me because that's the day the new video comes out for me!

    • @swanhill772
      @swanhill772 Рік тому +3

      Same, but not only is he busy telling us stories, but he’s using his earnings to help others! He’s the best.

  • @fionanatalieholden5965
    @fionanatalieholden5965 Рік тому +9

    Gosh, I do remember this story. It takes Mr. Ballen to really bring stories to life!

  • @peacebaby74
    @peacebaby74 10 місяців тому

    Masterful storytelling! I love hearing the back stories behind real events and I don't know anyone that delivers like you , you are one of a kind .

  • @kayla1245768
    @kayla1245768 Рік тому +18

    Sundays are the day before many of us go back to work on Monday, so that feeling of “ugh” is there. For us MrBallen fans, Sunday has become MrBallen day. The day of the Strange, Dark and mysterious, delivered in story format. We’re here for this.

  • @CommunityGuidelines
    @CommunityGuidelines Рік тому +85

    As soon as you mentioned the airport, I realized who this was about and who the "evil brother" was. Such an elaborate and tragic situation...

    • @argamarsyal
      @argamarsyal Рік тому

      Yeah the evil brother name is kim jong un, the most r3t4rded person in the whole world.
      This is why r3t4rded ppl tend to be dictator, bcs they knew they're nothing and just an idiot.

    • @Huobaojiqi
      @Huobaojiqi Рік тому

      When he mentioned something about “Wet Cloth” I immediate knew it was the assassination of Kim Jong Nam R.I.P the better Kim’😢

  • @damienkarney2251
    @damienkarney2251 Рік тому +282

    I already knew the story of what happened to Kim-Jon-Nam, but I always wondered about what happened to the girls who performed the assassination and how they got involved in it. Thanks MrBallen for filling me in.

    • @Federico-cc7hc
      @Federico-cc7hc Рік тому +7

      Actually, he never said what happened to the girls.

    • @RustyNips
      @RustyNips Рік тому +22

      ​​@@Federico-cc7hche did say they didn't get executed tho
      so my guess is probably in jail for a long while before being declared innocent and set free (police and crap are slow so prob like 3 years at least) then went home to parents

    • @Federico-cc7hc
      @Federico-cc7hc Рік тому +17

      @@RustyNips Well I did some research and turns out they got a couple of years in prison and were then released.
      So, if it was indeed just a guesstimation, kudos to ya! And a like to your comment ;)

    • @mayrithaps
      @mayrithaps Рік тому

      ​@@Federico-cc7hcua-cam.com/video/tLJOnYLiBgA/v-deo.htmlsi=9AFv3ETn0L02yv6f here is a video from rotten mango, many details with what happened prior and after the incident, with the jail time and all. Super well done video in my opinión!!

    • @maryanashakhaeva6975
      @maryanashakhaeva6975 Рік тому

      @@Federico-cc7hcw

  • @dbldee30
    @dbldee30 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this heart wrenching story. I can’t imagine your pain.

  • @danny.chulo.
    @danny.chulo. Рік тому +5

    Heard this story a million times but Mr Ballen somehow made me feel it was a brand new story until the very end when I had an “Ohhhh it’s this story” moment. Bravo sir 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @relaxandbreathe7056
    @relaxandbreathe7056 Рік тому +59

    Great story to inevitably hit 8M with. Congrats, and very much deserved!

    • @cw7147
      @cw7147 Рік тому +1

      Checking in at 399k views and 39k likes

    • @cw7147
      @cw7147 Рік тому +1

      Oops it's actually 36k likes rn

    • @Kat_12389
      @Kat_12389 Рік тому +1

      ​@@cw7147he is talking about the number of subscribers for Ballen's channel.

  • @ericaheffington3404
    @ericaheffington3404 Рік тому +73

    I love the way that you tell stories because I have completely heard of this before but because you tell it from such a different perspective and go into detail about particular people that were involved I had no clue that it was what it was until about halfway through. I truly appreciate your storytelling skills and how I can listen to something that I already know the outcome of but just the way you tell it has more detail and it makes me want to keep listening❤

    • @gloney
      @gloney Рік тому +5

      I had exactly the same thoughts! I loved how it was told from Siti's perspective. I also heard this before and didn't realize at first it was the same case.

  • @gailbear44
    @gailbear44 20 днів тому +3

    Why is he so mean to the like button?? I absolutely love it!

  • @juancarlosmartinez1699
    @juancarlosmartinez1699 Рік тому +12

    Oorah brother! It’s so crazy to see you’re almost at the 8 Million subscribers mark!! A true inspiration man. From when you joined a he service and what you’ve been able to do since getting out. P.S. it was dope heating Don Shipley talk about you man! Keep doing amazing things! Somewhere along the way you became hope for the hopeless and that’s beyond admirable brother

  • @magneticjanet
    @magneticjanet Рік тому +45

    Thank you John! I knew about this case previously but had wondered if the girls were set free since it was obvious that they had no idea that they were pawns used to kill someone.

    • @cnn787-i9e
      @cnn787-i9e Рік тому +8

      Both women were released and both went back to their countries.

    • @magneticjanet
      @magneticjanet Рік тому

      @@cnn787-i9e thank you. I’m so glad!

    • @aphoticjellyfish
      @aphoticjellyfish 2 місяці тому +1

      @@magneticjanetyeah but they sat in jail for 2 full years…

    • @magneticjanet
      @magneticjanet 2 місяці тому

      @@aphoticjellyfish that is so heartbreaking.

  • @TheMadAndMacabre
    @TheMadAndMacabre Рік тому +39

    Mr Ballen right on time for a good Sunday entertainment and knowledge learning of just how crazy and evil the people around us can be…. Sundays wouldn’t be the same without the strange, dark, and mysterious.

  • @preciousonejewel
    @preciousonejewel Рік тому +1

    i knew what story this was right away because ive heard it so many times but i just cant get enough of the way you tell stories! and keep the suspense for so long! this was one of the most masterfully planned and scariest things i have ever heard of.. i know it was a government behind it but it just blows me away they had the ideas they had and how flawlessly it happened

  • @marcusaurelius9266
    @marcusaurelius9266 Рік тому +15

    Masterclass in storytelling. There is a lot to be learned from Mr Ballen. Amazing work sir

  • @dominickthompson1414
    @dominickthompson1414 Рік тому +50

    I love how mr ballen can turn a story into almost a feature length film lol. Its amazing

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  Рік тому +13

      😂

    • @dominickthompson1414
      @dominickthompson1414 Рік тому +8

      @@MrBallen this just made my day. I love your content and thanks for service. I am in the army and you inspire me to follow my dreams so much.

    • @GET_RICH_OR_DIE_TRYIN
      @GET_RICH_OR_DIE_TRYIN Рік тому

      @@MrBallenyou need an intro?

  • @marypruitt444
    @marypruitt444 Рік тому +85

    Let's just take a moment to thank John for putting these stories out there and for being an awesome 😎 storyteller! Big fan, John, and thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. 🙋🏻‍♀️🇺🇲

  • @ABillionYearsAhead
    @ABillionYearsAhead 2 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant storytelling!

  • @katiedickson0820
    @katiedickson0820 Рік тому +14

    Wowww I remember when MrBallen was under a million subs and now he’s up to almost 8 MIL! I’m glad to have been able to watch this channel grow and remain loyal to the content/storytelling but also that he’s able to maintain the same energy as when he first started 🥰 Thank you for your dedication and work, MrB!!!

  • @wcosgrove1
    @wcosgrove1 Рік тому +12

    What a WILD story. Phenomenal storytelling once again from Mr B. Awesome episode.

  • @vincentgiovannucci4048
    @vincentgiovannucci4048 Рік тому +13

    Not long ago I discovered Mr. Ballen at about 1 million subscribers. Now about 8. Pure storytelling genius. And a great American patriot. God bless you, Mr. Allen.

  • @lewisdavies7796
    @lewisdavies7796 20 днів тому

    THIS GUY DESERVES ALL THE SUCCESS IN LIFE HES GOT AHEAD OF HIM, BEST STORY TELLER BAR NONE… PLEASE DO A SHOW IN THE UK 🇬🇧

  • @phlebgrl6064
    @phlebgrl6064 Рік тому +70

    Ahh, Sunday afternoon with MrBallen. What could be better?! ❤

    • @NateH-qd7bm
      @NateH-qd7bm Рік тому +5

      It's early in the morning in Australia

    • @MrBallen
      @MrBallen  Рік тому +25

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @jared3003
      @jared3003 Рік тому +5

      Annoying the hell out of the like button

    • @minumero4094
      @minumero4094 Рік тому +2

      There's nothing better, but, if you speak Spanish, and I know Mr Ballen also has a podcast En Español, no disrespect at all here mentioning it, but there's also, Sunday evenings, Estela Naïad... Kinda like a female version of Mr Ballens videos, but in Spanish.. 🙂 Mr Ballen, you've probably seen Estela...😉 I'm almost sure.
      My two favorite video story tellers, in their genre..

    • @UKCYOU
      @UKCYOU Рік тому

      ​@@MrBallenwhen you gonna drop a story about aliens or paranormal stuff so I can immediately get scared by your thumbnails☠️☠️

  • @sshhrroomm
    @sshhrroomm Рік тому +6

    i absolutely ADORE your videos, you have no idea how much i love your videos. the way you explain murders is so astonishing. keep doing what you do John.

  • @neslihanesendal2282
    @neslihanesendal2282 Рік тому +14

    So glad you covered this incident. I always wondered how the girls got involved and could not make any sense out of it. Till now. Thank you.

  • @antoniomurc5403
    @antoniomurc5403 Рік тому +6

    What made this so masterful a story telling is that I know this story, yet it felt like I was listening to it for the first time

  • @Messica199
    @Messica199 Рік тому +67

    Thank you Mr.Ballen. Relaxing at camp around the fire and this is just what I needed!

  • @CharlotteForbes
    @CharlotteForbes Рік тому +51

    I'm on Cloud 9 when I get that notification that MrBallen uploaded a new video just 9 minutes ago. You're a living legend MrBallen, but for less haunting reasons than the reasons that the characters of your videos go down in history. Love the strange, dark, and mysterious twists to my Sundays.

  • @g0blin831
    @g0blin831 Рік тому +29

    Best story teller on UA-cam!

    • @dylanbulinsky5637
      @dylanbulinsky5637 Рік тому +2

      this storys been done a million times already recycled garbage

    • @johnclaybaugh9536
      @johnclaybaugh9536 Рік тому +1

      @@dylanbulinsky5637 so where's the links to the other stories giving the background details about the girls' situations?

  • @chesterlincoln1268
    @chesterlincoln1268 Рік тому +15

    I remember the coverage of this story that concluded the girls had been locked up and the key thrown away. It's good to hear they weren't held accountable.

    • @shadowb5270
      @shadowb5270 8 місяців тому +2

      Doan spent 27 months in a malaysian prison, Siti was released and returned home. Doan was the only one ever convicted for the killing. None of the ones who set it up and used these two poor women to commit this crime were ever charged.

  • @jeepers_and_yikes
    @jeepers_and_yikes Рік тому +61

    no one has strange, dark, and mysterious content like MrBallen 🖤

  • @cannoncolossus2449
    @cannoncolossus2449 Рік тому +145

    I knew what this story was about the second you mentioned this girl’s background and being approached by a producer. Knowing a thing or two about clandestine operations, I’m sure you can appreciate how genius this operation was.

    • @peachespavalko1980
      @peachespavalko1980 Рік тому +23

      I agree. It *was* brilliant.
      Can you imagine how those two women feel now? I’m so sorry for them. And for Kim's brother who passed. 😢

    • @atmywhitson
      @atmywhitson Рік тому +8

      SO sad! And of course, nobody was going to believe them.
      The "producers" im certain were trained to spot the most gullible and most willing to go the distance for fame and 💴.
      Kim's brother didn't seem to be much of a threat but even if you could be it's a huge deal over there in the "other Korea"

    • @ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89
      @ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89 Рік тому +5

      I'm equally in awe and horrified by how genius and effective that hit was.

    • @Veronica.A.
      @Veronica.A. Рік тому +3

      ​@@peachespavalko1980he was his half brother. But it still is sad. Even true siblings eliminate each other for power and money. Sad world indeed.

    • @Rowgue51
      @Rowgue51 Рік тому +5

      There wasn't anything genius about the plan itself. The only genius involved was in identifying the right marks that would be desperate enough to be easily manipulated into carrying it out for them. And that's a trait that is common among most criminals. They are usually only truly talented at one thing; reading people and knowing if they're going to be susceptible to becoming unwitting accomplices or easy targets.

  • @megalopolis2015
    @megalopolis2015 Рік тому +73

    I've got chills. It takes so little to unleash something horrible on an unsuspecting public. Those poor girls might have targets on their own backs for life.

  • @GrowingTogether10
    @GrowingTogether10 Рік тому +1

    I'm so happy for your growth. I can't wait to hear another story from you. It's amazing to see just how much the channel has changed. Keep going, hope to see you on tv soon enough.