Jacqueline Kennedy vs. Eva Perón: Untold Stories of Two First Ladies Revealed on 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret'
KBS2TV's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret,' airing on the 18th at 8:40 PM, delves into the public, private, and secret lives of two iconic First Ladies who symbolized different eras: Jacqueline Kennedy and Eva Perón.
Jacqueline Kennedy was considered the 'perfect First Lady' embodying America's aspirations. Her fashion, mannerisms, and gestures sparked the 'Jackie style' trend. However, behind the glamour lay the constant infidelity of her philandering husband, John F. Kennedy, most notably the scandal with Marilyn Monroe, which sent shockwaves across America.
When asked how she would react if she were Jacqueline, Jang Do-yeon calmly responded, "I'd deal with my husband first." The show will also reveal a shocking confession Kennedy received on her wedding night. Lee Chan-won was aghast, exclaiming it was "beyond grounds for divorce, grounds for annulment."
Despite her struggles, Jacqueline was hailed as the 'Queen of Support,' perfectly safeguarding the nation's image. Even after Kennedy's assassination, her composure in overseeing the funeral proceedings, still in the blood-stained suit, is remembered to this day. However, a decision she made five years later angered Americans. What would be the next chapter in her life?
Eva Perón, nicknamed 'Evita,' transformed from a humble country girl into an actress and eventually the First Lady of Argentina. Jang Do-yeon, upon hearing Eva's speech, marveled, "With that kind of drive, she could be president herself." Indeed, Eva led protests, secured the release of Juan Perón from prison, and helped him ascend to the presidency at the young age of 26.
Tragically, Eva was diagnosed with cervical cancer during surgery for acute appendicitis. She even underwent 'this surgery' without her knowledge during the operation. Her peculiar journey, unable to rest peacefully even after death and being politically exploited, left the studio stunned.
The episode will also unveil the secret scandals surrounding Aristotle Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy's second husband, and Eva Perón. The moment the question of "Why were these two First Ladies connected through one man?" was answered, the MCs were left speechless.
Special guests for the episode include actor Jung Il-woo, currently appearing in the KBS drama 'The Glamorous Days,' and political scientist Dr. Kim Ji-yoon. Dr. Kim will provide vivid explanations of the roles these two First Ladies played in international politics, bringing the atmosphere of the era to life.
'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' First Lady special airs on KBS 2TV on Tuesday, the 18th, at 8:40 PM and will also be available on Wavve.
Korean netizens expressed their anticipation, with comments like "Both First Ladies lived such dramatic lives," "Jang Do-yeon and Lee Chan-won's reactions are hilarious," and "Looking forward to the Jung Il-woo and Kim Ji-yoon combination."