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Min Hee-jin, 'The Kim Gun-hee of Entertainment,' Highlights Parallels Between Politics and Entertainment

Min Hee-jin, 'The Kim Gun-hee of Entertainment,' Highlights Parallels Between Politics and Entertainment
Min Hee-jin and Kim Gun-hee exhibit similar patterns of image politics in their fields.
They tend to position themselves as victims during crises.
The dynamics of their conflicts can be interpreted as strategies to manage public opinion and responsibility.

[TVDaily Reporter Kim Han-gil] Recent comparisons between former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin and First Lady Kim Gun-hee have shed light on their parallel journeys. Both figures, representing the worlds of entertainment and politics respectively, have navigated centers of conflict, showcasing a similar narrative structure. Min Hee-jin's legal battles with NewJeans highlight the significance of image management and public perception, while Kim Gun-hee has struggled to shape her public image amid various controversies. In crisis situations, both individuals portray themselves as victims, indicating a strategic effort to manipulate public opinion.

Min Hee-jin embodies a strategy that emphasizes her image through the conflicts with NewJeans. Her legal battles are not mere disputes; they serve to capture public attention and convey the message that she is the core of the brand. This pursuit of self-representation resonates similarly in the political arena.
First Lady Kim Gun-hee faces constant challenges in building her public persona. The manner in which she reappears in public spaces conveys more than just a reaction to public sentiment; it can be perceived as a strategic effort for image transformation. Consequently, her visibility in moments of crisis has become an essential component of her strategy.
Both figures illustrate that similar principles underlie their respective fields, confirming the interplay between politics and the entertainment industry. Their tendency to deflect focus away from the core of conflicts offers a more layered narrative, prompting a reevaluation of each individual's successes and failures.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

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Source: tvdaily.co.kr