'Lee Yong-sik's daughter' even broadcasted live against marriage

Is there a need to know the private life of ‘Lee Yong-sik’s daughter’ Lee Soo-min, an ordinary person? Not only did he appear on various entertainment shows with his father Lee Yong-sik when he was young, but his TMIs such as dieting, romance, dating history, and opposition to marriage are increasingly going too far.

On the TV Chosun entertainment show 'Joseon's Lover', which aired on the afternoon of the 23rd, daughter Lee Soo-min and her father, comedian Lee Yong-sik, announced their appearance. Lee Soo-min had been dating musical actor Won Hyuk for about two years, and Lee Yong-sik hoped that his daughter would not get married. Lee Yong-sik, who married an ordinary woman in 1983, is said to have had a daughter, Lee Su-min, eight years later.

In the car on the way to the filming location with her father, Lee Soo-min and her father bickered about their boyfriends and expressed their mutual disappointment. Lee Yong-sik confessed his painful feelings, saying, "Whenever you go on the street, everyone looks like your boyfriend," and Lee Soo-min said, "There is no father like me. I heard that other dads teach people how to meet men or do surveys, but my dad is the only one who ignores them." “I do it,” he said, revealing all his feelings.

However, Lee Yong-sik responded that he did not want to know, saying, “I wish we could meet in secret.” Even the heated argument between father and daughter could not break down the wall in Lee Yong-sik's heart.

Won-hyuk, who recently participated in 'Mr. Trot 2', also revealed his relationship with Lee Soo-min, saying, "I came here to protect the woman I love." At the time, Wonhyuk said, “I’ve been dating my girlfriend for almost two years. I want to get married, but my girlfriend's father doesn't give me permission. He said, “He is against it,” and revealed that his girlfriend’s father is comedian Lee Yong-sik. He said, “We saw each other for 3 seconds during the 2 years we dated. “As soon as I saw him, he took a taxi and went,” he said. “My father loves trot so much.” “I decided to try ‘Mr. Trot 2’ because my girlfriend’s mother suggested it,” he confessed.

Since two relatively unknown people have publicly confessed their relationship, it is customary for the broadcast they are appearing to cover the news briefly or at length. Because they were an unexpected couple, the story behind their relationship attracted quite a lot of attention in the beginning. But now it has reached the point where it is too much.

The public has already learned too much about Lee Soo-min's private area, starting with the story of how she lost 40 kg from 88 kg in the past. The 'diet' story alone was covered in various health programs, YouTube, etc. Then, now that we hear about love stories, they are entered into the public's mind whether we like it or not. If it goes too far, it's just TMI to viewers.

In addition, Lee Yong-sik's daughter's 'opposition to marriage' was broadcast live. Wonhyuk has already shown his earnest love for his girlfriend in ‘Mr. Trot 2’ and ‘Joseon’s Lover’. However, if you really care and love Lee Soo-min, wouldn't it have been better to visit Lee Yong-sik in private several times instead of crying in front of the camera? Wouldn't a true lover look for another way to win someone's heart when it's time to mention the expiration of their lease contract or financial ability?

The two emphasized their relationship so much that everything became ambiguous. In particular, we don't know whether Won-hyuk's occupation is a musical actor, a trot singer, or Lee Yong-sik's future son-in-law. There is no way to know their life history, but for the sake of each other's future, there is a need to refrain from mentioning their romantic history.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr