Actor Lee Yi Kyung recently opened up about the unexpected reactions he got after mentioning his ex, Jung In Sun, during his award speech.

On January 20th, a new video on the YouTube channel Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong Yup featured Lee Yi Kyung alongside Hitman 2 co-stars Kwon Sang Woo and Hwang Woo Seul Hye.

During the conversation, Kwon Sang Woo joked about Lee Yi Kyung’s speech at the 2024 Seoulcon A-Plan Star Awards, where Lee Yi Kyung won the Best Actor award in the mid-length drama category for his role in Marry My Husband.

Kwon Sang Woo teased, "I saw you mention your ex-girlfriend when you went to receive an award the other day. I thought you had a Hollywood girlfriend."

Lee Yi Kyung laughed awkwardly and replied, "We were in the same space. It was such a long time ago, and since we did have a public relationship, that’s why."

At the awards ceremony, Lee Yi Kyung surprised everyone by mentioning Jung In Sun during his acceptance speech.

The two had publicly dated back in 2018 but broke up just two months after confirming their relationship.

Lee Yi Kyung admitted that after the speech, he received more messages about his mention of Jung In Sun than about his award.

"I got more messages about my speech than congratulations for the award," he shared with a chuckle.

Shin Dong Yup, offering some advice, said, "Before meeting someone in this world, haven’t we all met someone else? I really can’t understand why people would say something about that. It’s about going through trial and error and thinking, 'This person suits me better.'"

Reflecting on his personal life, Lee Yi Kyung revealed, "I thought I would be married in my 20s, but now I’m almost 40."

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KBS is getting ready to shake up its 2025 spring variety lineup, and one of the most talked-about shows is Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile!

On March 7, KBS held a press conference at the KBS International Conference Room in Yeouido, Seoul, to introduce its upcoming variety programs. Several CPs (chief producers) attended the event, including Park Seok-hyung, who is directing Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile.

During the event, CP Park Seok-hyung explained why Park Bo Gum was chosen as the host. "Having Park Bo Gum as the MC was a bit of a challenge for us. Respect is crucial in a music talk show, and we felt that Park Bo Gum, with his deep love for music, would be able to communicate well with musicians."

This decision is a big first for KBS—until now, the network’s signature music talk show, The Seasons, has always been hosted by singers.

Now, with an actor like Park Bo Gum taking the lead, the show is expected to bring a new and refreshing vibe to the genre.

Alongside Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile, KBS is bringing back some beloved shows and exciting new programs:

Kang Ho Dong will return as the host of Study and Nolbu, a quiz talk show for parents and children.

The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room, which ran for seven years starting in 2018, is making a comeback.

Ballunteer will feature former soccer star Lee Young-pyo and singer Lee Chan-won as they take on hilarious futsal challenges.

Actress Lee Min-jung will host Going and Coming Lee Min-jung, a wholesome rural reality show where she sells goods with other actors.

Meanwhile, KBS’s legendary comedy show Gag Concert is officially returning on March 16, moving to prime time on Sundays at 9:20 PM KST.

Here’s when you can catch these exciting new and returning shows:
Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile – Every Friday at 10 PM KST, starting March 14
Gag Concert – March 16 (Sundays at 9:20 PM KST)
Study and Nolbu – March 31 (Mondays at 9:50 PM KST)
The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room – April 3 (Thursdays at 8:30 PM KST)
Going and Coming Lee Min-jung – May 23 (Fridays at 10 PM KST)

With Park Bo Gum stepping into a brand-new challenge as a music talk show MC, fans are eagerly waiting to see if he will rise to the occasion and bring something fresh to KBS’s long-running series.

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