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1. The Childhood Secret That Led to Death_Audrey Hepburn
The Secret of the 'Spanish Woman' Who Killed 250 Million People_Gustav Klimt
3 The Secret of the Immortal Corpse_Napoleon I
4 The Secret of the Man Who Fell in the Bathroom_Elvis Presley
5 The Secret of the Hidden Left Hand_Adolf Hitler
6 The Secret of the Dancer Who Laundered Her Identity_Mata Hari
7 Secrets Hidden in the Last Day's Deeds_Gojong
The Secret of the Illness That Forced a Ballet Dancer to Retire_Louis XIV
9 The Secret of the Yalta Conference Curse_Joseph Stalin
10 Secrets of the Fashion Empress Who Couldn't Sleep in France_Coco Chanel

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This is not the first attempt to reexamine the lives of historical figures within the context of the social structure and historical events of their time.
However, 『The Secret of the Celebrity Soldier』 adds one more element to this.
It is 'disease'.
Just by adding a disease, the spectrum of characters and history expands enormously.
Napoleon, who has been suspected of being poisoned, actually has evidence of poisoning, but as we delve into his life, we come to the surprising fact that it was not poison that drove him to death.


In the 21st century, rock star Elvis Presley once again caused a stir in the world when constipation was revealed to be the cause of his death.
As we follow his journey through the events that led him to suffer from constipation and the social climate of the time that drove him, we see the pitiful life hidden behind the glamour.
Meanwhile, through Chanel's life, we come to realize that Chanel's fashion, now known as the feminine look, was a symbol of women's liberation at the time.
Even Hitler, who committed suicide due to Parkinson's disease and the fall of the Nazis, would be shocked when he learned the unknown facts that worsened his Parkinson's disease and made the fall of the Nazis inevitable.


Adding illness to a character reveals a whole new history.

"The Secret of Celebrity Soldiers" covers the life, death, and illness of celebrities, weaving together historical events, social trends, and the development of medicine from that era.
As it crosses various genres, its composition also differs from existing books.
First, place the secret episode at the very front to arouse curiosity.
And by examining the life and death of the celebrity protagonist from various angles, we trace the hidden secrets.
When examining the diseases that changed their lives, drove them to despair, and ultimately led to death, we also look at the history, symptoms, causes, and current treatment options for each disease, satisfying readers who are curious about health information.


The deaths of some celebrities, even though they are obvious facts, become a mystery to the public as suspicious circumstances balloon up like a balloon.
From kings and dictators of all time to stars whose deaths are constantly rumored to have been poisoned, to celebrities whose exact causes of death remain unknown, rumors are becoming increasingly concrete and becoming a completely different kind of gossip.
"The Secret of the Celebrity Soldier" doesn't discard such unclear and sometimes absurd stories, but includes them all and digs into the root of the rumors, thereby getting closer to the truth.
In particular, quizzes were placed throughout the book to allow readers to find the answers themselves, rather than simply passively following the flow.

The Japanese government offered a reward for { } to prevent the spread of the Spanish flu.
What changed Mata Hari's fate was { } in the newspaper.
The reason Gojong fell was because { } was changed.
Louis XIV lived in a chair with { }.

Seeing new sides of celebrities you thought you knew well sparks new interest and curiosity.
Readers will experience a unique level of enjoyment as they search for hidden hints and arrive at answers to questions while reading the book.


The important things in our lives that we learn from the birth, aging, illness, and death of others.

Finally, looking at this book, you can once again feel the importance of health.
Common ailments among celebrities include working while cutting back on sleep, the tension and stress of living a life exposed as a celebrity, and high blood pressure, diabetes, hemorrhoids, and gout caused by poor eating and living habits.
And these diseases are not just a thing of the past; they are incurable and chronic diseases that we still commonly suffer from today.
According to executive producer Jeon Su-yeong, who planned the KBS program “Secret of a Celebrity Soldier,” the original work of this book, the only infectious disease that mankind has conquered in the world is smallpox.
Many diseases still plague humanity, ultimately leading to death.
Producer Jeon Soo-young said that she started this program with the idea that by looking into the life and death of people who died in the past, it might be possible to save the lives of people who are alive today.
That's why, when the stories of the celebrities who appear in this book reach the truth about the disease, they expand beyond just their stories to become our stories.


Producer Jeon Soo-young said that when she first planned the program, she intended to approach medicine, history, and celebrity illness and death in a lighter and more cheerful way, rather than approaching it as a traditional documentary.
We aimed to strike a balance between entertainment and information by uncovering little-known hidden stories and providing ample in-depth medical information, which captivated viewers and garnered positive responses.
These advantages are fully reflected in the book, which is expected to satisfy readers who enjoy historical stories, fans of the ten main characters in the book, and readers interested in health information.