Tensions Rise as Tak Jae-hoon Calls Lee Sang-min a 'Program Killer' on New Show

Tak Jae-hoon recently stirred controversy by labeling Lee Sang-min a 'program killer' and mentioning the cancellation of 'Dolsing Fourmen.' Lee Sang-min responded by apologizing to his fellow members.

On the premiere episode of SBS's new variety show 'But Seriously!' (hereafter referred to as 'But Seriously'), which aired on the 2nd, hosts Tak Jae-hoon, Lee Sang-min, Lee Soo-ji, and Kai were seen meeting in a prison-themed setting.

During the episode, Tak Jae-hoon humorously explained his fictional imprisonment by saying, "I got involved with cement because my father didn't leave me anything." He then took a jab at Lee Sang-min, claiming, "I'm better than you. You're a program killer. You got 'Dolsing Fourmen' canceled."

Lee Sang-min protested, "Is that really a reason to be in prison?" to which Lee Soo-ji replied, "Don't get this show canceled too. If that's the case, just leave. Get out."

Later, Kai joined the group, jokingly stating he was arrested during a fan meeting for 'special heart theft.' When Lee Soo-ji asked how he managed to steal hearts, Kai performed EXO's 'Love Shot' dance. Guest Choo Sung-hoon also appeared, claiming he was imprisoned for habitual exposure.

Tak Jae-hoon's jabs at Lee Sang-min continued. When Lee Soo-ji asked Lee Sang-min if he ever felt intimidated by his wife, Tak Jae-hoon interjected, "He was so intimidated that he dedicated all his awards and glory at the entertainment awards to her. Why did he do that when he barely knew her? He should have dedicated them to us. We worked together for four years before getting kicked out," referencing the canceled 'Dolsing Fourmen.'

'Dolsing Fourmen' was a long-running talk show on SBS, but it faced criticism last year after Kim Jun-ho and Lee Sang-min remarried, which some felt undermined the show's premise. This led to public calls for their departure, and the show was ultimately canceled at the end of last year.

Lee Sang-min responded, "That's why I sent you a long text message apologizing," to which Tak Jae-hoon replied, "You never talked about us."

Tak Jae-hoon further commented, "Didn't Lee Sang-min say in his award speech that he's still going through a long tunnel? When you're in a long tunnel, it's dark, and you can't see well. He said he came out of it, but it seems he's still in it."

Reported by Tae Yuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr