Commonalities between Song Hye-kyo and Lee Jong-seok [Modern Biographies: Mr. Lee]

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In 'Modern Biographies: Mr. Lee', the true identity of the original audition that launched stars such as actors Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jong-seok, Ko Joon-hee, and Seolhyun will be revealed.

On the night of the 26th, TV Chosun's 'Modern Biographies: Mr. Lee' (hereinafter 'Mr. Lee') will focus on the decisive moments of the 'textile industry,' which served as the starting point for South Korea's industrialization, together with chaebol critic Hong Seong-chu.

It is reported that SK Group, which became a global enterprise through semiconductors, began as a small textile company. The predecessor of SK Group, led today by Choi Tae-won (Chairman), was 'Seonkyung Textile,' a company led by founder Choi Jong-geon and the Choi Jong-hyeon (Chairman) siblings.

Interesting stories related to the Seonkyung Group will also be revealed. There was an audition that produced top stars of the era, including Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jong-seok, Ko Joon-hee, and Seolhyun; it was the 'School Uniform Model Selection Contest' of Seonkyung Group, which led the school uniform business. As the school uniform brand 'Smart' of Seonkyung and 'Elite' of Samsung First Textile formed a rivalry, school uniform models also reached the peak of star marketing.

The cast of 'Mr. Lee' shared memories about the school uniforms they wore, and photos of MC Lee Kyung-gyu from his middle school days in a school uniform were also revealed, drawing attention.

Meanwhile, Samsung founder Lee Byeong-cheol (Chairman) had an extraordinary passion for wool, to the extent that he was called 'Teacher Sunmo' in his youth, a trait that continued into the Lee Geon-hui (Chairman) era. First Textile launched ready-to-wear brands such as 'Galaxy' and 'Beanpole' and pursued a premium strategy by hiring overseas stars like Gwyneth Paltrow as models.

In particular, Beanpole established itself with a sophisticated image that was often mistaken for a foreign brand. Lee Kyung-gyu recalled, "I met Lee Geon-hui (Chairman) at a restaurant in Gangnam about 10 years ago, and I think the clothes he was wearing at the time were from this brand." In addition, stories about the history of the textile industry, fashion of presidents and first ladies representing that era, and more will also be revealed.

The final episode of 'Mr. Lee' will air at 9 p.m. on the 26th.

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