'Monk and Guest' Lee Sang-yoon and Lee Ju-bin share changed mindset after India trip: "We will not be shaken by results"

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'Beopryun Road: Monk and Guest' (hereinafter 'Monk and Guest') stars Lee Sang-yoon and Lee Ju-bin shared their changed mindset after traveling to India.

'Monk and Guest,' which airs for the first time on the 19th on SBS, is a road trip documentary featuring Beopryun Monk, who has long soothed the worries of countless people, and five distinct guests: Noh Hong-chul, Lee Sang-yoon, Lee Ju-bin, Lee Gi-taek, and Woo Chan, as they travel to India in search of their 'true selves' through immediate questions and immediate answers.

'Monk and Guest' released interviews with Lee Sang-yoon and Lee Ju-bin. The two directly shared the changes they felt during this trip and special moments with Beopryun Monk.

Regarding their decision to appear on the show, Lee Sang-yoon stated, "I had a vague curiosity about India for a long time, but I couldn't easily summon the courage. However, the desire to experience it firsthand through this filming was the strongest." He added, "I met Beopryun Monk eight years ago through 'All the Butlers,' and the good memories from that time have remained with me for a long time. I thought we might meet again someday, and when this good opportunity arose, I decided to participate."

Lee Ju-bin also said, "The senior and junior colleagues I would be traveling with were wonderful, and it was an opportunity to travel to India, which I had always been curious about, so I really wanted to join." She shared the behind-the-scenes detail that she even canceled a pre-planned trip to New York to participate in the filming.

Above all, the unexpected chemistry created by the five guests with different personalities was highlighted as another key viewing point of this trip. Lee Sang-yoon remarked, "Even though the five of us had very different personalities and individuality, we blended together very well." He continued, "Hyung Hong-chul skillfully led the atmosphere from the center, and because everyone considered each other and approached the trip with sincerity, teamwork naturally emerged."

Lee Sang-yoon also shared affectionate comments about his fellow members. Regarding Lee Ju-bin, he said, "Even in difficult situations, her active participation was impressive. That energy served as a good stimulus for the other members." Regarding the youngest member, Woo Chan, he said, "He was the most mature friend with the deepest thoughts." Finally, he added, "Personally, I found Taek very fun. As a friend with such unique charm, he refreshed the atmosphere at unexpected moments and added great vitality to the team," raising expectations for the chemistry the five guests would display.

Lee Ju-bin revealed, "Even when the cameras were off, we spent time without noticing the hours passing, having honest conversations that matched each other's moods and relying heavily on one another," offering a glimpse into the five guests' bond, which grew even stronger as they spent time together in unfamiliar India.

Meanwhile, this India journey became more than just a trip for the two. Lee Sang-yoon shared, "I had been wondering which direction to move forward in, but through this trip, I came to think that I must do my best, yet I should not let the results themselves shake or consume me." He noted that the conversation with Beopryun Monk about 'non-attachment' was the most memorable, adding, "It wasn't about not making an effort at all, but rather about doing your best while remaining detached from the results, and that message deeply resonated with me."

Lee Ju-bin highlighted the most memorable story from her conversation with Beopryun Monk: "When I confessed that I always ponder what I truly want, the Monk said, 'People's minds are always changing; digging into the idea that it will always be the same is itself attachment.'" She continued, "This India trip was 'freedom' for me. It was a time when I could travel comfortably without the pressure of 'I must do well' or 'I must accomplish something.'"

Finally, Lee Sang-yoon described this journey as "somewhere between a trip and spiritual practice," stating, "When I am with Beopryun Monk, I naturally reflect on my heart, and when I am with the members, a comfortable and pleasant travel atmosphere comes alive. The biggest viewing point is that you can experience the fun and atmosphere of different resolutions within a single program." Lee Ju-bin also added, "Please look forward to the chemistry that will seep into each other as we share joys and sorrows on the road with unfamiliar landscapes only found in India," further raising curiosity about the first broadcast.

Meanwhile, 'Monk and Guest' will air for the first time on the 19th at 9 p.m.

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