Actor Lee Jong-hyuk Shares Heartwarming Stories of His Sons on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator'

On the latest episode of JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,' host Kim Sung-joo shared updates about his son, Kim Min-guk.

The episode, aired on the 3rd, featured actors Lee Jong-hyuk and Go Soo as guests.

During the show, Lee Jong-hyuk proudly revealed that his sons, Tak-soo and Joon-soo, are aspiring actors following in their father's footsteps.

When asked about his sons' opinions on his acting, Lee Jong-hyuk humorously shared, "Joon-soo says, 'Dad's acting? I think I could do that,' while Tak-soo once visited the set and commented, 'Dad, your pronunciation... is this really OK?' I replied, 'The director said OK, you little rascal.'"

Lee Jong-hyuk also shared exciting news about Tak-soo's casting in the Korean premiere of the play 'Dead Poets Society.' He mentioned, "Tak-soo took a break from school for the play, and before rehearsals start, he's working part-time at a cafe during the day and a restaurant at night." The cast was impressed, and Lee Jong-hyuk added, "He needs to earn money, doesn't he? I only give him enough for transportation."

Known for his love of alcohol, Lee Jong-hyuk recounted a story of drinking seven bottles of soju with Tak-soo, saying, "He wanted to try drinking, so we did. After 7-8 bottles, he fell asleep first. I was having a beer when he declared himself knocked out." He continued, "Now that Joon-soo is in college, he confidently tells me, 'I'm drinking now.' He starts with a drink with friends, and I suggested we have a drinking contest next time."

When asked if he drinks with his son Min-guk, Kim Sung-joo admitted, "I'm not a good drinker, but I think Min-guk secretly drinks. I don't like showing my tipsy side." Lee Jong-hyuk humorously predicted, "You'll probably ask, 'Did Kim Min-guk drink a lot?'"

Before revealing his refrigerator, Lee Jong-hyuk expressed gratitude, saying, "My wife was surprised when she heard I was appearing on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator.' She worked hard to organize it." Notably, the green onions grown by Tak-soo caught attention, and Lee Jong-hyuk explained, "There's not much meat in the fridge because the kids eat it all."

Reflecting on his cooking skills showcased during 'Dad! Where Are We Going?', he said, "I still make kimchi fried rice and spicy buckwheat noodles. The kids love it." Kim Sung-joo added, "Both sons are tall, with Tak-soo at 180cm and Joon-soo at 193cm, and they have quite an appetite."

Upon discovering a fridge full of alcohol and hangover drinks, he remarked, "I start with soju and beer, and when my throat gets dry, I drink beer. Isn't life all about giving and taking?"

By Eun Jung Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr