'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' Lee Chan-won Shocked by Steve Jobs' Controlling Nature

On November 11th (Tuesday) at 8:30 PM, KBS 2TV 〈Celebrity Soldier's Secret〉 will focus on the hidden story of Steve Jobs, remembered as a genius, eccentric, and icon of innovation, who was called the 'Leonardo da Vinci of the 21st century'.

Why did the genius of the century refuse surgery?

In 2003, Steve Jobs was diagnosed with a 'pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor'. This type of cancer progresses more slowly than typical pancreatic cancer and has a relatively good prognosis with a survival rate exceeding 90%. However, Jobs refused the medical team's recommendation to remove the tumor through surgery and declared that he would not undergo the operation. This stubbornness lasted for about 9 months from the diagnosis in October 2003. Why did the innovator who changed the century make such a choice?

Jobs, who insisted on his own treatment methods, also showed a strong obsession with perfection and control in his daily life. He believed that license plates ruined the perfect design of his cars, so he would change cars every six months to avoid having to put on a license plate. He also made difficult-to-understand claims, such as believing that a fruit-based vegetarian diet eliminated harmful mucus and body odor, which meant he didn't need to shower. When these extreme anecdotes about Jobs' obsession with perfection were revealed, Lee Chan-won joked, "Isn't he completely crazy?!" making the studio burst into laughter.

A genius or a madman? The legend of Silicon Valley that changed the world! The medical and historical storytelling entertainment program KBS 2TV 〈Celebrity Soldier's Secret〉 featuring Steve Jobs will air on November 11th (Tuesday) at 8:30 PM, and will also be available for viewing on Wavve afterwards.