Controversial Documentary 'First Lady' Highlights Kim Geon-hee's Scandals Ahead of Release

The highly anticipated documentary film 'First Lady' (퍼스트레이디), directed by Aemong and produced by 서울의 소리 and 오늘픽처스, is set to premiere on December 12, 2024. The film has generated significant buzz, selling out tickets immediately upon pre-sale release. It delves into the controversies surrounding Kim Geon-hee, the wife of current President Yoon Suk-yeol, including allegations of luxury goods purchases, stock manipulation, and her involvement in various scandals such as academic fraud and connections with shamanistic figures.

Featuring interviews with key figures like Pastor Choi Jae-young, journalist Lee Myung-soo, and Chairman Jeong Dae-taek, who has been in a legal battle with Kim Geon-hee's family for over a decade, the documentary presents a multifaceted view of the issues at hand. It questions the integrity of the First Lady, who previously claimed she would focus solely on her role as a supportive spouse during the presidential campaign, suggesting that her actions contradict this promise.

The film poses critical questions about the true power dynamics within the Yongsan Presidential Office, hinting that Kim Geon-hee may be a central figure in the unfolding controversies. Ahead of the release, journalist Lee Myung-soo expressed hope that more citizens would recognize the realities of the current administration, while Pastor Choi emphasized that understanding Kim Geon-hee is essential to grasping the precarious state of South Korean politics. Additionally, representative Baek Eun-jong described 'First Lady' as a record of brave individuals fighting against injustice.

With its focus on the First Lady and the surrounding controversies, 'First Lady' is poised to captivate audiences when it hits theaters on December 12, 2024.