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Lee Seung-gi's image collapses with marriage announcement on 'Peak Time' ahead of first episode
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Lee Seung-gi's image collapses with marriage announcement on 'Peak Time' ahead of first episode
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‘The era of content overflow’. For readers who are wondering what to watch, reporter Tae Yu-na and Ten Asia will serve as an ‘entertainment guide.’ It adds fun to watching the program by delving into hot issues in the entertainment industry, as well as watching points, major characters, and behind-the-scenes stories.
The timing is truly auspicious. He, who had garnered public opinion with sympathy for the dispute over music proceeds with his former agency, Hook Entertainment, and his warm-hearted donation of 5 billion won in unsettled money, began to cool off again with the announcement of his marriage to actor Lee Da-in. And JTBC's new entertainment show 'Peak Time', which he decided to appear in, let alone season 2 of 'All The Butlers', is about to premiere. Lee Seung-gi stepped forward as a host to create a peak time for eager idols. However, it seems like my situation is not good either.
'Peak Time', which will be aired for the first time on the 15th, is a 'team battle' survival contest between active idols, idols who have taken a break in their careers, and disbanded idols. The production team of 'Singer Gain' joins forces to discover hidden gems in the idol world.
Above all, singer and actor Lee Seung-gi is attracting attention as MC following 'Singer Gain'. Since November of last year, Lee Seung-gi has had to have a more troublesome year-end than anyone else due to a dispute over music proceeds with his former agency Hook, and CEO Kwon Jin-young's verbal abuse, abuse of power, gaslighting, tax evasion, and allegations of corporate credit card misappropriation. I had a difficult time refusing to join Season 2 of ‘All The Butlers’, which I had been working with for a long time.
As news broke that he had been selected as the MC for 'Peak Time' in December last year, it was natural that interest was focused on him. In particular, Lee Seung-gi drew attention by mentioning in the judges' teaser video, "There are friends who have suspended their activities due to conflicts with their agencies."
Lee Seung-gi said, "It was refreshing that idols who had the will but were unable to flourish in the world due to lack of luck or certain aspects that did not fit well competed as a team," and added, "'Peak Time' provides idols with music and dance lessons, arrangements, producing, “We provide support for everything, including styling. You will be able to watch the growth process through survival,” he said.
Lee Seung-gi, who seemed like he would only walk the flowery path despite the muddy fight called the agency dispute. However, with the announcement of his surprise marriage to Lee Da-in on the 7th, the mood of public opinion began to decline sharply. This is due to Lee Da-in’s family history. Gyeon Mi-ri's husband and Lee Da-in's father are economic criminals who were sentenced to three years in prison on charges of making unfair profits through stock price manipulation. Even after being released from prison in 2014, he was once again arrested on charges of stock price manipulation. Accordingly, fans have been opposing Lee Seung-gi marrying Lee Da-in.
Ever since their relationship became public, fans have protested against it, even holding truck demonstrations, but a relationship between a man and a woman is just a relationship. However, dating and marriage are different. Because Lee Seung-gi becomes a family member of that family.
Meanwhile, Kyun Mi-ri denies the facts related to the stock price manipulation allegations and says she will take legal action. Kyun Mi-ri's side said through her legal representative, "Rubo's stock price manipulation case, which is said to have had more than 300,000 victims and even committed suicide, has nothing to do with Kyun Mi-ri and Kyun Mi-ri's husband," and added, "Kyun Mi-ri and her husband are clear victims of the multi-level fraud case J.U. “It is not related to the Lubo stock price manipulation incident carried out by JU officials,” he said.
He continued, “We express regret for the factual distortions that are difficult to enumerate, false articles with exaggerated content, blog posts, YouTube productions, etc., and we respectfully request the deletion and correction of the relevant articles, writings, and videos. If this is not corrected, “We inform you that we have no choice but to take legal action after this time.”
In this situation, Lee Seung-gi becomes the MC of 'Peak Time' just a week after announcing his marriage. This is an awkward situation where Lee Seung-gi's position is shaken as he is supposed to bring up idols who are disappearing without ever seeing the light of day and bringing them up to peak times. Of course, personal history and the MC's capabilities are separate issues. However, fans who turn their backs are bound to be a direct hit to the program.
Lee Seung-gi, who will be sold out on April 7th. He was such a lover that it was even claimed that he converted to religion for Lee Da-in's sake, so he chose to get married despite the public's negative opinion. Responsibility for that is yours. This is why attention is being paid to whether that responsibility will affect ‘peak hours’.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr