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Faceclaim : Krystal Jung

Bona and her 25-year-old daughter, Sooyeon, share a bond forged through years of quiet understanding and loyalty. Sooyeon still lives with her mother, refusing to leave her side despite her age, fully aware of the emotional toll their family life has taken. She has watched Bona endure the pressures of public appearances, the controlling demands of her father and the lingering grief of past losses. At 10, Sooyeon became the sole witness to the tragic death of her four-year-old sister, a horror she could never forget. The memory of seeing her sibling face down in the family pool, the stillness of her tiny body and the cold precision with which the event was handled by her father haunted her relentlessly. She carried the truth alone, never speaking of it to anyone, not even her mother, fully aware that revealing it could shatter the fragile illusion of the family’s public image. She has silently vowed to be her mother’s anchor. Their home is a space of subtle solidarity. Long, candid conversations, quiet support and unspoken understanding. Allowing Bona a measure of comfort and companionship amid the relentless demands of politics and motherhood.

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🗞️ From Policy to Playtime: Lee Jun’s Vacation Photo Ignites Controversy

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🗞️ From Policy to Playtime: Lee Jun’s Vacation Photo Ignites Controversy

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South Korea’s presidential race took an unexpected turn into lifestyle territory this week, as candidate Lee Jun, offered a rare glimpse into his personal life. The politician, currently campaigning for the nation’s highest office, uploaded a vacation photo featuring his model wife and their two daughters. A post that immediately set social media buzzing.

The image shows the family in a relaxed setting far from the rigors of the campaign trail. Lee Jun, usually seen in sharp suits at policy forums, appeared casual and smiling beside his wife, whose successful modeling career has often drawn media attention in its own right. Their two daughters, dressed down but radiant, rounded out the family portrait that many are already calling ‘campaign gold’.

Observers note that the timing of the post is no accident. With the election season heating up, projecting warmth and relatability has become as crucial as economic policy or foreign affairs. ‘Family photos humanize a candidate.’ One political analyst commented. “ For voters who feel distant from politics, moments like these are an emotional bridge. “

Reactions were swift online. Supporters applauded the post as a heartwarming look at a man who balances political ambition with family devotion. Critics, however, dismissed the move as carefully staged image management, pointing out that South Korea’s electorate is increasingly skeptical of glossy campaign optics.

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Name : Lee Bona

Age : 45, as of 2025

Date of Birth : July 9th, 1980

Place of Birth : Seoul, South Korea

Current Residence : Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Occupation : Model

Orientation : Heterosexual

Status : Married (Complicated)

Family :

Lee Jun, 45 (Husband)

Lee Sooyeon, 25 (Daughter)

Lee Soohyun, 15 (Daughter ; deceased age 4)

Lee Soojung, 8 (Daughter)

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Bona was born into generational wealth, the heir to a family that had built a sprawling international logistics empire over decades. From shipping and freight to global supply chains, her family’s influence touched ports and markets across continents. In recent years, the business had expanded into cutting-edge AI development, integrating technology to optimize operations and stay ahead of international competitors.

Growing up in this world of affluence, Bona was surrounded by privilege, high expectations and the constant pressure to uphold her family’s legacy, shaping her early understanding of power, strategy and the subtle intricacies of influence. That included sending her to London at the age of 10.

Bona’s marriage to Lee Jun when they turned 18 was not just a union of two people but a calculated alliance between powerful families. Her family, wealthy heirs to a global logistics and AI empire, funded Lee Jun’s family political ambitions, ensuring their influence extended into the highest levels of government. In return, the political dynasty promised to safeguard and expand her family’s business interests, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement where personal happiness was secondary to strategy and power. The marriage was meticulously orchestrated, every decision and gesture serving the dual purpose of consolidating wealth and cementing political influence.

It made her a pawn in the high-stakes world of political dynasty. She gave birth to her first daughter at 19, navigating the sudden motherhood alone while being thrust into a foreign, high-status environment that had once seemed like a dream.

It was a contract of convenience and control rather than love. Her modeling career, which had been rising in London, was put on indefinite hold. Lee Jun, consumed with his political future and under immense pressure from his parents, was often emotionally unavailable. Worse, his frustrations and ambitions frequently turned inward, leaving Bona as the outlet for his anger and dissatisfaction. She became both mother and emotional punching bag, trapped in a gilded cage with no escape up until now.

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A few months into their marriage, after a year of raising their first daughter, Bona’s relationship with Lee Jun began to unravel. Under immense pressure from his parents to secure his path to the presidency, he turned his frustrations and anger toward her, micromanaging every aspect of her life to mold her into the ‘perfect political spouse’. Every step she took, every decision she made was scrutinized and controlled as part of a long-term plan to bolster his public image. It was during this toxic period that their second daughter, Soohyun, only four years old, tragically drowned.

Bona’s world shattered the day her four-year-old daughter was found face down in the family’s pool, discovered by Lee Jun himself. Officially, it was ruled an accident, but deep down, Bona couldn’t shake the suspicion that he had caused it. Every detail … the timing, the cold precision of his panic, the quiet way the incident was swept under the rug. It gnawed at her, leaving her haunted by grief and a fear she dared never voice. Officially reported as an accident, Bona privately suspected the truth. In his paranoia and obsession with image, Lee Jun may have feared the child was not his and deliberately caused her death.

With his political influence shielding him, there was no way to prove anything, leaving Bona trapped in grief and secrecy. Compelled to maintain the flawless facade of the perfect wife and mother while carrying the unbearable, unspoken pain of her loss.

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Today … Bona’s life is a delicate performance. As the wife of Lee Jun, who is currently running for the presidency, she is forced to make public appearances at political rallies, gala dinners and charity events. Always polished, composed and impeccably dressed. Every smile, every handshake, every casual comment is scrutinized by aides, journalists and voters alike. She is expected to embody the perfect political spouse. Supportive, graceful and unwaveringly loyal. All those years led up to this crucial moment.

Behind closed doors, however, the marriage is far from harmonious. Bona’s resentment for Lee Jun deepened into a cold, unyielding fury, for she blamed him more than ever for the death of their four-year-old daughter. While they carefully avoid arguing in front of their daughters, heated arguments still erupt at home over seemingly trivial matters, from household routines to small disagreements about social obligations. The tension is thick and unrelenting, a constant reminder of the resentment and fatigue built up over years.

Their elder daughter, Sooyeon, now 25, still lives with them and is fully aware of the turmoil between her parents. She refuses to leave her mother’s side, quietly offering support and understanding, silently witnessing the strain of her mother’s sacrifices.

The younger daughter, Soojung, 8 years old, is more oblivious to the full extent of the tension. Bona pours herself into her love for Soojung, striving to give her the normal, happy family she believes her daughter deserves and trying to make up in part for the love she was unable to give her deceased second daughter.

Bona continues to struggle the suffocating demands of public life with her devotion to her children, creating small sanctuaries of warmth and affection amid a house heavy with unspoken pain.

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Lee Jun is ambitious, calculating and ruthlessly focused on his political ascent, the son of a powerful South Korean president. From the outside, he presents a charming, composed and confident image, the perfect candidate to inherit his family’s legacy. Behind closed doors, however, he is controlling, emotionally distant and quick to redirect his frustrations onto those closest to him, most often Bona. He’s under immense pressure from his parents to maintain an unblemished public image and secure his path to the presidency. On top of this, Lee Jun has accused Bona of infidelity, projecting his own guilt and anxieties while he spends long stretches campaigning, further isolating her and eroding trust. He holds the key to the truth about what truly happened to their second daughter, he discovered her face down in the family’s pool in the am. In her eyes, he was already a cold-blooded murderer. Their marriage, once full of promise has become a fragile, accusing, tension-filled arrangement maintained for appearances rather than love. He is coldly pragmatic yet not entirely unfeeling. His actions are guided by obsession with legacy and image.

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Taken by : Benjamin Kang

In London, Bona met a young man who would become her closest confidante though their relationship was never romantic. They were frequently paired in group projects and somehow, the universe always seemed to find ways to bring them together. Over time, they became completely comfortable with one another, able to speak freely and share their deepest thoughts without fear of judgment. He became a safe harbor in a world where Bona often felt out of place, someone who could see her true self beneath the polished exterior she presented to everyone else. Even years later, as her life became entangled in politics and personal tragedy, he remained a steady presence. Her sounding board, her ally and the one person who reminded her of the person she used to be.

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During her exchange program in London, Bona also formed a close friendship with a young woman who became her best friend. They connected over shared experiences of navigating a foreign city, late-night study sessions and the pressures of excelling in a world of privilege. Their friendship was effortless and natural. They could laugh, vent and support each other without pretense. Over time, she became someone Bona could rely on for emotional support, advice and encouragement. A safe space amid the chaos of school and the social dynamics of elite circles. Even years later, this friend remained a grounding presence in Bona’s life, offering loyalty, understanding and the kind of unwavering companionship only someone who truly knows your past can provide.

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With her eight-year-old daughter, Soojung, Bona adopts a different approach. She pours her love and attention into creating a sense of normalcy and warmth. She strives to give Soojung the childhood she was denied, planning playful outings, bedtime stories and small daily rituals that make their home feel safe and happy. Soojung is blissfully unaware of the full tension between her parents, allowing Bona to shield her from the harsh realities of their lives. Through these moments, Bona tries to make up in part for the love she could not give her deceased second daughter, channeling her devotion into protecting and nurturing Soojung.

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Niece. (Maternal Side ; Bona and Saeoh’s mother are close cousins)

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Childhood Best Friend.

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Childhood Best Friend.