Unveiling the Dark and Lavish Life of Henry VIII on 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret'

The tumultuous and extravagant private life of Henry VIII, one of England's most notorious monarchs, is brought to light, revealing the tragic transformations behind his infamous relationships.

On the evening of the 27th at 8:30 PM, KBS2TV's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' aired an episode exploring the lives and hidden stories of monarchs through their dining tables.

During the broadcast, singer Lee Chan-won expressed shock at Henry VIII's extreme history of changing wives eight times, leaving a bloody mark in history.

Once a slender and handsome young man, Henry VIII underwent a dramatic transformation in both physique and personality after a fateful event, leading to his notorious behavior of frequently changing queens, becoming a real-life model for England's 'Love and War'.

This transformation was evident at his dining table as well. Henry VIII became so obese that he needed a pulley system to move around, maintaining a massive kitchen in the palace with meat roasters running 24/7, showcasing his obsession with food.

AI analysis conducted by the production team revealed Henry VIII as the most dominant 'mukbang' enthusiast, surpassing figures like Empress Dowager Cixi and Louis XIV. Shin Ki-roo suggested that Henry VIII's obsession with food was more than mere gluttony, hinting at a connection to his unstable psyche and ruling style, adding intrigue to the story.

Korean monarchs displayed contrasting behaviors. King Yeonsan seized cattle, a property of the people, and indulged in aphrodisiac foods like deer tails and sea turtles, ruling tyrannically. In contrast, Kings Sejong and Yeongjo chose restraint, avoiding meat dishes to share the people's suffering. Chef Lee Won-il vividly recreated the royal diets from historical records, illustrating the divergent fates of monarchs torn between debauchery and benevolence at the dining table.

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr