Hah Young's great-grandfather was completely different... Lee Jang-won's grandfather, who participated in the 'the 25th War', has passed away peacefully while being revered for his role in 'Same Bed Different Dreams 2' [★Night TV]

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Amidst controversy over actress Hah Young's pro-Japanese great-grandfather, singer Lee Jang-won's proud grandfather has passed away.

On the 1st episode of SBS' "Same Bed Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny," Lee Hyun-seop, born in 1926 and Lee Jang-won's grandfather, recalled the Japanese colonial era: "I entered first grade in 1933. However, since there was no Korean language textbook, I only learned Japanese. My surname also changed."

He continued, "Japan tried to send Korean youths to war. There was a volunteer system. When that didn't work, they eventually conscripted Koreans as well. At age 20, men were forcibly drafted into the military."

Reflecting on liberation in 1945, Lee Hyun-seop said, "I wondered how liberation would unfold. The first thing we heard was Japan's surrender. But within a day or two, everyone came out to the streets, shouting 'Long live!' and celebrating. I felt something was changing." He expressed the joy of liberation.

He even added, "Afterward, the Korean Provisional Government for National Reconstruction was established. Kim Il-sung appeared and claimed he had liberated Korea and would turn South Korea into a good country under the Communist Party." This vividly conveyed the complex social atmosphere before the the 25th War, drawing attention.

Experts visited to interview Lee Hyun-seop, a living witness of modern history. He revealed, "I was born in Anju, South Pyongan Province. I graduated from Pyongyang Economic University. During school, I studied well and always had good grades. A Communist Party instructor told me that people like me should join the party. I said if I were to enter politics, I'd do it after turning 40; for now, I want to focus on studying, so I didn't join." This surprised many.

Lee Hyun-seop recalled, "The school in Pyongyang was forced to move to Yonggang. I submitted a petition to Kim Il-sung but was labeled as the leader of reactionaries. It was registered at the central government in Pyongyang that I was a bad person. So my family elders told me to come down to South Korea. In 1948, I crossed the 38th parallel. I couldn't continue school because we ran out of money."

He then said, "I decided I had to join the military first and enrolled in the 9th class of the Republic of Korea Army Academy. I became a second lieutenant. But less than six months later, the the 25th War broke out." He proudly retraced his life. Lee Jang-won and Bae Da-hae steamed king crab and sundae at Garak Market for their grandfather and offered to make flounder stew for him personally.

However, a heartbreaking video was released toward the end of the broadcast. The production team stated, "After the second story, Grandfather Lee Hyun-seop has passed away peacefully." They added, "The final chapter of his life, which passed without rest; his last summer filled with smiles when looking back. This summer that will remain forever in everyone's memory. We respectfully pray for the repose of the deceased." The tribute video moved viewers to tears.

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