On the evening of the 17th at 8:30 PM, KBS2TV's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' aired an episode titled 'Why Did the King of Pop Stop Breathing? The Story of Michael Jackson,' focusing on the mysterious death of the legendary artist.
The episode featured appearances by Lee Chan-won, choreographer Monica, music writer Bae Soon-tak, and medical expert Lee Nak-jun, who delved into the final moments of Michael Jackson's life and the various misunderstandings surrounding him, engaging in heated discussions.
Lee Chan-won mentioned the 'Epstein Documents' released by the U.S. Department of Justice, highlighting Michael Jackson's connections in high society. However, it was revealed that the children in the photos were actually Jackson's own, adding to the tragedy.
Particularly, Lee Chan-won recalled Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris Jackson, claiming, "My father was murdered," expressing strong doubts about his death. He presented the autopsy result stating the cause of death as 'HOMICIDE' and argued, "I don't think only one person was involved in this conspiracy. There must be accomplices."
The actions of Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician on his last day, were also scrutinized. Murray explained that Jackson stopped breathing during a brief two-minute absence, but it was revealed that the 911 call was made 1 hour and 30 minutes after the cardiac arrest, shocking the participants. Monica expressed sorrow for the late Jackson, who cannot rest in peace, while Lee Nak-jun emphasized the possibility of foul play, noting the involvement of others in his death.
Scientific analysis of the bizarre rumors that plagued Michael Jackson during his lifetime was also discussed. Lee Nak-jun explained that contrary to the misconception that Jackson wanted to become white, he was battling an autoimmune disease, lupus, which caused necrosis of his nasal tissue. The harsh schedule imposed by his agency, increasing his concert count to 50 to pay off a $700 million debt, was also highlighted. Bae Soon-tak paid tribute to Jackson's musical achievements and expressed deep regret over his short life.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr