"This is fake": Even Lee Chan-won is curious about the truth behind "Portrait of a Beauty" [Secrets of Celebrity Soldier]

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Singer Lee Chan-won traces the conflicting truths surrounding the painting "Portrait of a Beauty."

In its broadcast on the 25th, KBS 2TV's "Celebrity Soldier's Secret" sheds light on the controversy surrounding a work by Cheon Gyeong-ja, a legendary painter of Korean colored paintings.

The episode, titled "Painter Cheon Gyeong-ja and the 'Portrait of a Beauty' Mystery: Who Is the Subject of the Painting?", explores the world of Cheon Gyeong-ja, an artist who dedicated her life to painting flowers and women, as well as the authenticity of stories tied to the artwork.

In a previously released preview, a single painting was discovered in the home of a former head of the Central Intelligence Agency — none other than "Portrait of a Beauty." Lee Chan-won stated, "That is not my work; this is a fake," sparking curiosity.

Amid the forgery controversy over "Portrait of a Beauty" that shook the Korean art world, an opposite outcome occurred, leading to an unjust situation for Lee Chan-won. He drew attention by emotionally acting out his frustration, saying, "Where in the world would a mother not recognize her own child?"

Tour guide Lee Chang-yong added, "If someone swapped it, who would know?" heightening suspense and even evoking fear. The program will air at 8:30 p.m. on the 25th.

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