Have you heard of the scandal involving Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee? Interestingly, a new documentary movie titled “First Lady” will explore the story behind the Kim Keon Hee scandal. And yet, unfortunately, this Korean documentary movie has failed to screen at the National Assembly. With the recent political turmoil in South Korea, does this cancelation aim to protect the public from further escalating disputes? Or is it simply an attempt to limit freedom of expression? Let’s discuss this in the below report.
“First Lady” Korean Documentary Movie Failed at National Assembly Screening
The new Korean documentary movie, “First Lady,” has reportedly failed to screen at the National Assembly. Following the controversial martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol, the National Assembly decided to cancel the movie’s screening.
On December 10, Korean media MK reported the cancelation of the Korean documentary movie “First Lady” screening at the National Assembly. According to the report, the National Assembly Secretariat decided not to allow the screening due to strong opposition from the Korean People Power Party.
“The National Assembly Secretariat informed us that it would not permit the screening of First Lady at the National Assembly.
I understand that the People Power Party strongly opposed the screening during the venue review process, which led to its disapproval.”
Kim Jun Hyuk, a Lawmaker from the Democratic Party.
“First Lady”: Korean Documentary Movie on Kim Keon Hee Scandal
Now, what makes this movie so controversial that the National Assembly decided to prevent the screening?
Have you heard of the scandal revolving around South Korea’s first lady, Kim Keon Hee? Well, the “First Lady” Korean Documentary Movie actually dives into the story of that scandal.
Set to premiere on December 12, this movie has boldly tackled various controversies linked to Kim Keon Hee. And that includes her alleged acceptance of a pricey Dior bag and her supposed influence over government decisions.
The movie’s new main trailer kicks off with a pretty intriguing line: “Have you heard of ‘VIP2’? Is it referring to First Lady Kim Keon Hee?” It reportedly hints at Kim Keon Hee being a major behind-the-scenes player, with some even saying President Yoon Suk Yeol acts more like her puppet. The trailer dramatically calls her “a disaster driven by a desire to stand out.”
Diving deeper into the Kim Keon Hee scandal, “First Lady” Korean documentary movie also features key figures like Pastor Choi Jae Young, who supposedly gave her that Dior bag; Lee Myung Soo, a journalist who talked with her for over seven hours during the presidential election; and Jung Dae Taek, a businessman entangled in legal disputes with her family for more than a decade.
And yet, that’s not everything—it also digs into accusations about Kim Keon Hee faking her academic and career credentials, plagiarism in her thesis, and even her alleged connections to shamans.
This movie has painted a picture of a high-profile individual at the center of numerous scandals, triggering the audience to wonder, ‘Who is the real VIP in the Yongsan Presidential Office?’
Censorship or Protection: Will It Eventually Release and Reach the Public?
Finally, the release of “First Lady” Korean documentary movie has been gaining massive attention due to the impeccable timing.
The ongoing political turmoil surrounding President Yoon’s declaration of martial law and the subsequent impeachment crisis has resulted in incredibly high anticipation for the documentary movie. However, it’s truly unfortunate that the National Assembly decided to cancel its scheduled screening.
Hence, it brings everyone to the question: with such impeccable timing, does this cancelation aim to protect South Korea from more controversy? Or is it merely a censorship attempt to restrict freedom of expression from creative minds in South Korea?
And ultimately, do you think the “First Lady” Korean documentary movie will eventually release and reach the public?
One thing is for sure: the public’s reaction to the film has been explosive. Comments are flooding in with people saying things like, ‘This will definitely surpass 10 million viewers,’ ‘A must-watch,’ and ‘Netflix should buy the rights to this documentary.’
But what about you? Do you think that the cancellation was for the better or worse? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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Source: TV Report, MK.
