"I Asked to Postpone the Wedding.." Cha Taehyun, Even Lee Seo-jin Acknowledged as a 'Lover'[Biseojin][Comprehensive]

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Actor Cha Taehyun revealed his love stories to Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu.

In the SBS Friday variety show "Whatever You Want, Biseojin" (hereinafter "Biseojin"), which aired on the 4th, Cha Taehyun appeared as the "my star."

That day, Lee Seo-jin introduced Cha Taehyun as "the only person in South Korea," praising him by saying, "Cha Taehyun is the only one who has topped every field of the Korean entertainment industry." The two first visited Cha Taehyun's agency office, which he co-runs with Jo In-sung. When Lee Seo-jin asked, "Is this your building?" Cha Taehyun replied, "Yes. We only use the upper floor," surprising both of them. Throughout the office were furniture and items gifted by long-time acquaintances such as Kang Full, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kim Jun-ho, Kim Jong-min, Yoo Jae-suk, and Park Bo-young, offering a glimpse into Cha Taehyun's exceptional network.

At the time, Cha Taehyun was short on managers due to overlapping schedules of his affiliated actors, so he proposed an actual daily manager internship to "Biseojin." When Cha Taehyun said, "But I only need one person," Lee Seo-jin created a 'subcontracting system' by declaring, "One person. You hire me, and this guy will be under me." Cha Taehyun retorted with laughter, saying, "The system is well-organized. If it's such a system, I'll give you 300,000 won."

Next, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu accompanied Cha Taehyun to the Amootda Band concert where he performs as a guest vocalist. During the trip, an unexpected story behind Cha Taehyun's representative song "I Love You" was also revealed. Cha Taehyun stated, "My wife wrote the lyrics for that one. Almost all my songs have lyrics written by my wife. Royalties still trickle in from it." The story even drew attention when he disclosed that he used the pen name "Geokmok" because he could not publicly reveal his then-girlfriend, who later became his wife.

Lee Seo-jin continued with blunt remarks directed at Amootda Band. When Cha Taehyun explained that he and Jang Hyuk serve as guest vocalists, Lee Seo-jin said, "But you have more hit songs, right? Kyung-min only has 'Shaken Friendship'." Cha Taehyun countered, "I can count two number-one hits and at least three songs like 'Second Lane Bridge'." Cha Taehyun also shared an anecdote about a previous performance where his long monologue extended the show to three hours, causing some audience members to leave early. In response, Lee Seo-jin cracked down on Hong Kyung-min's talk segments, adding to their playful chemistry.

However, Cha Taehyun's physical condition was not good ahead of the concert. Having struggled with a cold for two weeks, he revealed, "I visited four hospitals and got IV drips twice by myself," showing signs of cold sweat and coughing right before the stage, which worried Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu. Yet once on stage, Cha Taehyun performed steadily, including his representative song "I Love You," as if he had never been ill, successfully concluding the concert amid audience sing-alongs and enthusiastic responses. The performance also wrapped up within the target time of two hours and 30 minutes, proving his veteran status.

After the concert, a samgyeopsal dinner continued with discussions about Cha Taehyun's past life and career. Lee Seo-jin once again marveled, "On top of that, he even succeeded as a radio DJ. He hasn't failed in anything. He has topped every field." In response, Cha Taehyun said, "I dreamed of becoming a PD in high school," explaining that he grew up in broadcasting stations from childhood due to his father, who was an audio effects director at a broadcasting station, and his mother, a voice actor. He added that he had dreamed of being a director, singer, and actor, and has realized each of those childhood dreams one by one through experiences in acting, singing, variety shows, and even drama directing.

The secret to his consistent success was also revealed. Cha Taehyun, who has been abstaining from alcohol for three years, disclosed that he maintains a regular routine of waking up early to prepare meals for his children, followed by cycling and exercise. Even during local shoots, he brings portable steppers, showing his dedication to fitness. He said, "I have never used exercise equipment as a clothes hanger. I think enduring various tasks while exercising built my stamina."

The final topic of the day was Cha Taehyun's image as the "national lover." Cha Taehyun complained, "I have a family-oriented image and a 'lover' image, but it's too hard. I wish people wouldn't expect that," expressing his frustration. However, when stories about his past romance with his wife were revealed, they instead confirmed his reputation as a devoted lover.

Cha Taehyun confessed that he once faced a breakup crisis after asking his wife, whom he had promised to marry at age 30, to postpone their wedding by one year. He stated, "At that time, my wife went to Jeju Island. I canceled my shoot and immediately went there to apologize." Lee Seo-jin responded, "That's why you're a lover. If it were me, I wouldn't have gone." Cha Taehyun replied, "But if I hadn't gone from there, we would have broken up. My heart was so heavy at that time." Cha Taehyun added that after getting married, everything went well for him, including the film "Speed Scandal," and reflected on the time he has spent with his wife.

Meanwhile, toward the end of the broadcast, it was announced that singer Seo In-young would appear as the next "my star," raising expectations.

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