The secret of the celebrity soldier reveals the life and death of the eternal 'sex symbol' Marilyn Monroe.
On the 20th, KBS2's secret of the celebrity soldier will feature Miyeon from 'GIdle' appearing in Marilyn Monroe's iconic white dress, garnering admiration. Lee Chan-won noted, "I thought Marilyn Monroe had been reincarnated," praising her performance.
The day’s main character, 'Marilyn Monroe,' is still regarded as a leading actress and 'Hollywood sex symbol.' In this episode, her life and death story, which captivated men's hearts with her abundant blonde hair and voluptuous figure, will be revealed. At the time, the newcomer Marilyn Monroe rose to fame as a rising star, receiving five times the fan letters than the lead actress in the movie 'How to Marry a Millionaire,' in which she appeared in her third year after debuting. Lee Chan-won piqued curiosity by asking, "What happened to Marilyn Monroe during these three years?"
It has been revealed that Marilyn Monroe changed her hair color to bright blonde and even changed her name after undergoing plastic surgery. The reason she changed her name from 'Norma Jeane' to 'Marilyn Monroe' was related to the agency that had contracted her at the time. Dr. Kim Ji-youn, a political scientist who participated as a special guest that day, explained in detail the exclusive contract between studios and actors, which was a common practice in Hollywood at the time, saying, "It feels like a malicious idol agency." He added, "Despite her image, Marilyn Monroe was a smart, intelligent woman. She never put down a book even when waiting for shoots," introducing the true character of Marilyn Monroe behind the camera.
The appearance of 19-year-old Marilyn Monroe and her looks in her 20s revealed subtle differences that sparked curiosity among the MCs. Lee Chan-won explained, "The images changed due to implants in the tip of her nose and chin." In response, 'Doctor MC' Lee Nak-jun discussed the history of the first plastic surgery recorded in India around the 7th century B.C. and the plastic surgeries that Marilyn Monroe underwent. Viewers will find out how plastic surgery at that time differed from today in the broadcast.
Additionally, Marilyn Monroe's unique dieting method will be revealed. Lee Chan-won said, "She would lose 1 inch, about 2.54 cm, in a day," introducing the self-destructive dieting methods that were popular in Hollywood at the time. Lee Nak-jun shook his head, saying, "In fact, it doesn't help at all with weight loss," piquing curiosity.
The 20th episode of the first medical storytelling entertainment, 'The Secret of the Celebrity Soldier,' which delves into the secret life and death of celebrities in history, featuring Marilyn Monroe, will air at 8:30 p.m. on the 20th on KBS2 and will be available later on Waave.
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