Actor Lee Beom-soo Opens Up About Divorce on 'My Little Old Boy'

Lee Beom-soo (56) shares his thoughts on his recent divorce.

On the upcoming episode of SBS's variety show 'My Little Old Boy' (MLOB), airing at 9 PM on the 12th, actor Lee Beom-soo, who recently announced his amicable divorce, joins as a new member.

During a recent recording of 'MLOB', Lee Beom-soo, known for his roles in dramas like 'Giant', 'Surgeon Bong Dal-hee', 'On Air', and the film 'The Outlaws', made an appearance. MC Shin Dong-yup expressed his delight, calling him a "truly outstanding actor." Now living alone after moving out from the family home, Lee Beom-soo has adapted to solo living, handling everything from cleaning to cooking. Watching him hum and talk to himself, MC Seo Jang-hoon remarked, "It seems like living alone has become your routine. I do the same at home," drawing laughter from the audience.

Lee Beom-soo, who claims his least favorite word is 'login', surprised the studio with his distance from digital technology. Unable to log into OTT platforms and still using physical bankbooks, he visits the bank in person. Observing this, the 'Mothers' Club' commented, "Even we use internet banking," causing laughter. Attempting to send his first email, Lee Beom-soo visited a computer academy, struggling even to turn on the computer, astonishing everyone. His challenges drew comments like "I really broke into a sweat at that moment," "I couldn't take my eyes off," and "I feel a sense of camaraderie," showing a rare level of empathy from the audience.

Having recently finalized his divorce from Lee Yoon-jin, Lee Beom-soo candidly shared his feelings about the process and aftermath. He confessed, "Divorce is something with no winners," expressing his deepest regret towards his children. He shared a touching story of receiving a call from his kids immediately after the divorce was finalized, leaving everyone moved. The conversation between Lee Beom-soo and his children piques curiosity.

Lee Beom-soo remarried in 2010 and has a son and a daughter. However, after announcing their separation in March 2024, he proceeded with the divorce process. In February, he announced through his agency that the legal procedures were concluded amicably.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr