South Korea's New President: Real-Life K-Drama Villain?

South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung as its new president, a figure whose life story and political controversies mirror the twists of a K-drama. From humble beginnings as a factory worker to becoming a human rights lawyer, Lee's ascent to the presidency is marked by dramatic events, including surviving an assassination attempt and facing multiple legal challenges.

Should we celebrate South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, or prepare for a K-drama villain to take charge? Many are seeing similarities between him and characters from a Korean drama. And his win in the snap election may not be the strong mandate it appears to be.

Though he's sidestepped many controversies, are his scandals on a whole another level? K-drama level? Let's go through a quick rundown of the sussiest of the bunch including the mysterious deaths linked to his political journey. In particular, we'll dive into the case of whistleblower Lee Byung-chul and the infamous "Pink Motel" incident.