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Ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee documentary film targets viewers who 'seek the truth'

Published: 26 Feb. 2026, 18:49

KIM JU-YEON
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Poster for the documentary film "First Lady 2: The Evolution of Evil" [BLUE FILM WORKS]

What role could former first lady Kim Keon Hee have played in her husband Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed 2024 martial law attempt, which plunged the country into turmoil and led to the couple’s downfall?

The documentary film “First Lady 2: The Evolution of Evil” (translated) claims to use testimonies from lawmakers and civilians to unveil how Kim's political and personal connections, including her alleged consultations with shamans, influenced Yoon's governance.

The movie, a sequel to “The First Lady” (2024) — which centered on allegations that Kim was involved in bribery and political interference — was released on Thursday.

The movie is produced by the media company Voice of Seoul and production firm Kino. Voice of Seoul runs a liberal-leaning YouTube news channel that focuses on political issues in Korea.

“First Lady 2: The Evolution of Evil” explores how state power, which is intended to function through rational institutions and formal procedures, has increasingly been steered by unofficial channels and informal networks, according to distributor Blue Film Works.

It will feature testimonies from liberal lawmakers Park Chan-dae, Boo Seung-chan, Seo Yeong-kyo and others.

The movie's release follows a recent court ruling that found Kim guilty of accepting bribes from the Unification Church. The former first lady was sentenced to 20 months in prison and fined. She faces two more verdicts on alleged influence-peddling.

Yoon, meanwhile, was sentenced to life in prison after a court found him guilty of leading an insurrection. Jeon Seong-bae, a shaman who colluded with Kim in accepting bribes from the Unification Church, was sentenced to six years in prison.

“We hope the film delivers a deeply resonating and powerful message to audiences who seek the truth,” the movie's producers said through Blue Film Works' press release. They also asked for the public's continued interest and support.

BY KIM JU-YEON [[email protected]]