On the evening of the 18th, KBS2TV's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' aired an episode exploring the contrasting lives of two iconic First Ladies, Jacqueline Kennedy and Eva Perón, delving into their public, private, and secret lives.
The episode revealed the hidden aspects of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy's wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, and how she managed her public image. Dr. Kim Ji-yoon noted that Jacqueline Kennedy appeared in magazines more frequently than most actresses, embodying America's ideal of the 'perfect First Lady.' Her style became so influential that it was dubbed 'Jackie Style.' However, as Jung Il-woo pointed out, her husband's constant infidelities overshadowed her glamorous image.
The most notorious scandal involved Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. Lee Chan-won was shocked after watching Monroe's seductive rendition of the birthday song for the President. Jung Il-woo shared that Jacqueline was aware of the affair and even received a call from Monroe, who knew the President's bedroom number, highlighting her intuition.
Jang Do-yeon humorously responded to a question about how she would handle such a scandal if she were Jacqueline, saying she would 'deal with the husband first,' eliciting laughter.
The episode also revealed a shocking confession Jacqueline received from her husband on their wedding night, which left Lee Chan-won astounded, calling it grounds for annulment rather than divorce. Ultimately, Jacqueline sought a divorce three years into the marriage, but her father-in-law, Joseph Kennedy, persuaded her to stay by offering a substantial sum, predicting her husband's future prominence. Lee Chan-won humorously remarked that he would 'endure it' for the money, causing laughter among the cast.
Despite these challenges, Jacqueline was known as the 'Queen of Support,' maintaining the nation's image flawlessly. Her composed demeanor, especially after Kennedy's assassination, when she led the funeral proceedings without changing her blood-stained suit, remains a testament to her resilience.
Reporter: Im Chae-ryeong, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr