Exploring the Mystery of Michael Jackson's Death on KBS2's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret'

Singer Lee Chan-won questions the circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death.

In the 48th episode of KBS2's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret,' the show delves into the mysterious life and death of the 'King of Pop,' Michael Jackson, who received both immense praise and harsh criticism worldwide.

Seventeen years after Michael Jackson's passing, his daughter Paris Jackson continues to assert that her father was murdered. This episode investigates the enigmatic final day of his life and examines the misunderstandings surrounding him.

Choreographer Monica, appearing on the show, recalled Jackson's death, saying, "It was so unbelievable at the time, it felt like April Fool's Day." Writer Bae Soon-tak also expressed regret over Jackson's short life, stating, "His musical achievements are something other artists will find difficult to replicate."

There was a crucial witness to his death: his personal physician, Conrad Murray, who spent approximately 12 hours with Jackson on his last night. Murray claimed that Jackson stopped breathing during a two-minute absence, and he took immediate action. However, it was revealed that the 911 call was made 1 hour and 30 minutes later, causing a stir in the studio.

The autopsy results were shocking as well, classifying Jackson's death as 'Homicide.' Monica was visibly shocked, and Lee Chan-won added tension by questioning, "Isn't it murder?" The episode focuses on the missing 1 hour and 30 minutes, intensively investigating the mystery surrounding his death.

One of the most persistent misconceptions during Jackson's life was the rumor that he wanted to become white. Allegations of using bleach to whiten his skin and being addicted to plastic surgery led to him being labeled as 'Wacko Jacko.'

However, specialist Lee Nak-jun suggests that these changes might have been a choice to fight illness rather than eccentric behavior. Jackson reportedly suffered from the autoimmune disease lupus, which could have caused necrosis of his nasal tissue. His insistence on carrying a black umbrella under the sun might have been a battle against illness, not a peculiar act, leaving the show's participants feeling sympathetic.

Before his death, Michael Jackson was burdened with debts amounting to 700 billion won. To make a comeback, he planned the concert tour 'This Is It.' Initially planned for 10 shows, the tour was extended to 50 by the concert organizers, forcing Jackson into an unstoppable race to his death. What truly happened on the last night of the 'King of Pop'?

Find out on the 48th episode of KBS2's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret,' airing on the 17th at 8:30 PM.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr