MJ Wanted to Heal the World ... with Kim Jong Il

According to Michael Jackson, the release of imprisoned reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee hinged on one question: Is Kim Jong Il a "Thriller" fan?

Michael Jackson & Kim Jong Il
On his blog, Gotham Chopra -- friend to MJ and the reporters -- says Jackson called him three weeks ago asking how he could help. Jackson thought Jong Il would let them go if he talked to him ... provided the North Korean leader was a fan.

One reason why Michael thought Jong Il could be a devotee: "You know, he wears jackets like mine."

Gotham told Jackson he'd look into it -- but Michael died before the plan could get off the ground.



Tags: euna lee, EunaLee, gotham chopra, GothamChopra, kim jong il, KimJongIl, laura ling, LauraLing, michael jackson, MichaelJackson

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61. Amen oleman well its been fun but i got to go to work. Have to listen to Cory Feldman for the next hour tell me how michael sucked him off blah blah blah

Posted at 8:50PM on Jul 9th 2009 by nico

62. Tell Corey I said hi

Posted at 8:51PM on Jul 9th 2009 by Someone Who Knows

63. OMG - Michael Jackson died????

Posted at 8:51PM on Jul 9th 2009 by TJ

64. BWAH!!!!!!! Seriously?? You gotta be kidding!

Before all the fanatics start spewing rainbows and unicorns, WE GET IT! He gave millions to charity, he wanted to help the less fortunate, he was the the King of Pop.... We get it. I'm not going to argue those points. Because he did, and he was. I liked MJ, and was sorry to hear of his death.

But, C'MON!!!!!! Grab a clue...... the man had issues! Drug dependency (prescription or not), paranoia, bankruptcy, lupus, cutting out the ones who truly cared and surrounding himself with "hangers-on". Face it, the man was flawed, like we all are. But if anybody read this article and said "oh, bless him" or "isn't he wonderful to want to do that" then you have issues! Maybe your next stop should be Wonderland or Neverland.



Posted at 8:53PM on Jul 9th 2009 by paulajustpaula

65. Naive - yes! But his heart was in the right place. He was grasping at the only thing he could possibly do to help these women. Although it was a long shot, he put his neck out there just incase it could have happened.

Posted at 8:52PM on Jul 9th 2009 by Melissa

66. I think MJ is delusional, but in a good way. Kinda adorable actually.

"Michael said he had seen some pictures on the internet of the Dear Leader. “You’know, he wears jackets like mine.”"

lol you made my day.

Posted at 10:42PM on Jul 9th 2009 by Ben

67. God is dead people get over it the only thing that lives on is his cult. Only his followers exist and they only do so for financial tax free reason and to collect money off of idiots like you in a so called church. No one goes to heaven or hell, we all go into the ground one way or another. God and his followers are a cult and nothing more.

So save your trash for church on sunday



Posted at 8:55PM on Jul 9th 2009 by to little

68. Nico, I happen to be on my 3rd year of my doctorate degree, so not very stupid I'm afraid... Now, go and clean a toilet or something,,, And yes, your obsession with Michael jackson IS unhealthy! You're like an anti-fan. And they called MJ a weirdo...
Let's give you the title.
Weirdy McWeirderson...
And don't bother responding. I'm outta here before my IQ level drops to your level of amoeba.

Posted at 8:56PM on Jul 9th 2009 by Teresa

69. Just shows Jackson's true character: Heart of gold, even while being a bit naive about people.

I'm tired of all the MJ haters. If you people hate MJ, then why do you read these stories? Get a life. Let go of the hate. Hate is why the world is in the horrible shape it's in right now.

Posted at 10:17AM on Jul 10th 2009 by wilyfem

70. i am amazed the world is still full of idiots, and this site proves it, given the current technological age we live in. apparently those of you who have time to post have a computer where instead of showing your hateful and evil perceptions of michael you could be learning a new language, how to spell, how to write a sentence, how to do math, or look up in a dictionary what the definition of "humanitarian and philanthropist" is.

i mean for heaven's sake, if you don't like pepsi you don't buy it. if you don't like michael jackson then stay the he!! off here with your small minded and juvenille comments. those of us who like him will take whatever information we can get on him, good or bad. we appreciate the man, his music, and his contributions to the world. what have you done lately (or ever) for your fellow man..........get a life.

Posted at 9:01PM on Jul 9th 2009 by Utterly amazing

71. I don't really understand why you would insinuate it as weird- on the contrary it not only shows much thoughtfullness amid personal troubles and in a more and more cynical world, but it's not irrational at all: one could picture quite easily Kim Jong II react inattendu...

Posted at 9:36PM on Jul 9th 2009 by eszter

72. Actually, it would have probably worked!

Posted at 9:06PM on Jul 9th 2009 by sharona

73. Michael Jackson was AQUITED off all charges against him. If you do not know the meaning of the word, look it up.

I am not a die-hard MJ fan, he did have some songs I really enjoyed, also enjoyed the dancing.

I am sick & tired of people slamming a dead man when he was AQUITED. I bet if it were you with these charges * you were AQUITED, you would be pissed too.

Let the man rest in peace, Lord knows he couldn't while he was alive.

Posted at 9:07PM on Jul 9th 2009 by Loving Angels

74. 68. Michael Jackson was AQUITED of all charges. Look the work up in your Funk & Wagnells if you do not understand what it means. I am not a MJ die-hard fan, he did have some music I liked. His dancing was awesome. I am sick of people calling him names when he was AQUITED

Posted at 9:02PM on Jul 9th 2009 by Loving Angels

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Michael paid out a civil judgment to settle on child molestation charges. By doing so he admitted guilt and anyone can call him what he is without being sued because of the fact he settled before going to civil court. Just because he was acquitted in criminal court doesn't mean he is innocent just like OJ wasn't.

The majority of people on earth do not agree with you, so I suggest you get used to Michal being labeled as a PEDOPHILE

Posted at 9:18PM on Jul 9th 2009 by to little

75. If this is actually true, it's HILARIOUS! Michael Jackson is a diplomat because someone wears the same jackets as he does? I hope this is all a joke, because if not, the arrogance of the man is beyond belief.

Posted at 8:43PM on Jul 9th 2009 by ManiacalZebra

Well some of his closest confidents have said MJ WAS EXTREMELY "EGOCENTRIC"...so this story plays out to that ....he was plain ol' strange=deranged. A freakin' drug addict and even without the drugs, he was a a freak

Posted at 10:32PM on Jul 9th 2009 by dallastruth

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