Song Joong Ki opened up about the late Lee Sun Kyun’s role in the drama My Mister during a recent appearance on KBS 2TV’s The Seasons - Lee Young-ji’s Rainbow, and it left everyone emotional.

On the January 10 episode, Song Joong Ki was a guest on the music program, where he shared his thoughts about the impact My Mister had on him. He started by saying, “I’m nervous, but it’s an honor. Honestly, this studio isn’t unfamiliar to me. It feels like home, and I hosted Music Bank 10 years ago. I also did live broadcasts for two years." He added, “Back then, I wasn’t nervous, but since this is a music program, I feel a bit tense.”

When asked about his music preferences, Song Joong Ki said, “My wife learned about Korean culture through me and started listening to it. I like music by Jannabi. I often play it in the car, almost like a habit. My wife’s favorite song is ‘For Hesitant Lovers’ by Jannabi. I also like songs by Kwak Jin-eon. I end up listening to what I like, and even though I don’t understand the lyrics, I still enjoy it.”

Then, he got more personal, saying, “When I want comfort or when I want to lean on someone, I watch My Mister. It’s the song ‘The Reflection of Myself in My Heart’ that Kwak Jin-eon remade. It’s a drama that gave me a lot of comfort.”

Song Joong Ki’s mention of My Mister was especially touching because it features Lee Sun Kyun, who passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 48. Lee Sun Kyun had been found dead in his vehicle near Waryong Park in Seoul.

The late actor had been under investigation for drug-related charges starting in October 2022, but after a forensic investigation, the results were negative, and his case was closed. He passed away before any prosecution took place.

Song Joong-ki’s heartfelt tribute to Lee Sun Kyun through My Mister shows just how much the drama and the late actor meant to him. His comments on the show have touched fans, as it shows a deeper, emotional side of the actor beyond his role in dramas.

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Director Bong Joon Ho couldn’t hold back his emotions while remembering the late Lee Sun Kyun.

On February 18, Bong Joon Ho appeared as a guest on MBC’s Son Suk Hee’s Questions and shared his thoughts on filmmaking, his reputation for being meticulous, and his deep regret over Lee Sun Kyun’s passing.

During the interview, Bong Joon Ho explained, "I never start a film thinking about social or political issues. If the storyboard isn’t finished by the morning of the shoot, I get really anxious."

He also talked about his admiration for actors, saying, "A director’s greatest luck is working with talented actors. I always stay alert while watching films, dramas, or plays, wondering if there are amazing actors quietly doing great work without getting noticed."

When asked about his ‘Bong-tail’ nickname—given to him for his extreme attention to detail—he responded, "Sometimes, I feel like it’s a label I want to escape from. Audiences analyze every little thing, looking for mistakes. While precision is important, I don’t think it alone determines a film’s value."

However, the most emotional moment came when the late Lee Sun Kyun was mentioned. Letting out a deep sigh, Bong Joon Ho said, "He was someone I worked with, and so many memories come flooding back. No matter what anyone says, he was a good person. He was a great actor." His heartfelt words left a strong impression.

Bong Joon Ho also addressed the statement he had released following Lee Sun Kyun’s passing. "As someone who worked with him, it was only right to speak up," he admitted.

However, he also expressed deep regret, saying, "I feel ashamed and sorry that I didn’t do it sooner. I kept asking myself why I didn’t act more quickly before such a tragic situation happened."

As he spoke, he became visibly emotional, shedding tears and leaving a heavy atmosphere in the studio.

Meanwhile, Bong Joon Ho’s highly anticipated film Mickey 17 is set to premiere first in South Korea on February 28.

The sci-fi thriller follows the story of an expendable worker, ‘Mickey,’ who is sent on dangerous missions and replaced with a new version when he dies. However, chaos unfolds when ‘Mickey 18’ is printed while ‘Mickey 17’ is still alive.

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