[Exclusive]"Controversy over returning to work." The junior who wrapped Lee Hwi-jae..Yunhyeongbin, "You must be lonely, warm-hearted" [Interview]

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Comedian Yun Hyung-bin revealed the reason for his public support for senior Lee Hwi-jae, who is embroiled in controversy over his return to the broadcast.

Yoon Hyung-bin told Star News on the 23rd that "Hwi-jae is a good person, but I think he would be very lonely." Lee Hwi-jae and Yoon Hyung-bin are comedians. Lee Hwi-jae made his debut with MBC's 3rd episode in 1992, and Yoon Hyung-bin made his debut with KBS' 20th episode in 2005.

Yoon Hyung-bin said he couldn't contact his seniors often, but he was close enough to go around with them at one point. Yoon Hyung-bin said of Lee Hwi-jae, "He's always like a good older brother who's warm to his seniors and juniors," adding, "When I met him in the waiting room or at an event, he was always like that. I haven't seen anyone around me who doesn't like it either," he added.

Earlier, Yun Hyung-bin also sent an open support for Lee Hwi-jae through SNS. When malicious comments continued on the KBS 2TV entertainment show 'Immortal Songs' Lee Hwi-jae's preview video, he wrapped up Lee Hwi-jae, saying, "I don't know if I know everything, but at least the senior I've always seen is a really good person."

Yoon Hyung-bin also said, "So many people say that, so I wonder if there's anything I don't know," adding, "But the senior I saw in private and on TV was a really good person." Please cheer for me," he said.

Broadcaster Sayuri also welcomed Lee Hwi-jae's return. "I missed you," he said, capturing and posting a preview video of Lee Hwi-jae's appearance on the stage of "Immortal Songs," and supporting, "The brother I know was like a neighborhood brother who was warm and caring, took good care of the cast, and was not arrogant at all."

Sayuri then said, "It hurts whenever I see comments that people who I don't know or meet in person say as if they all know my brother's personality."

Meanwhile, Lee Hwi-jae participated in the recording of "Immortal Songs" on the 16th, which was decorated as a special feature of the "2026 Entertainment Music Awards." It has been about four years since the MC of KBS 2TV entertainment information program 'Yeonjung Live' in April 2022.

Lee Hwi-jae once served as a top MC, but his image was hit by allegations of noise conflicts between neighbors and "eat and run" over his wife Moon Jung-won. The method of progress shown at past entertainment shows and award ceremonies was also on the cutting board. Since then, he has suspended his activities after "Live Throughout the Year," and it was revealed that he left for Canada with his family, raising rumors of retirement.

The trailer for "Immortal Songs" released on the 21st said, "I'm greeting you after a long time. "Nice to meet you. It's Lee Hwi-jae," Lee said, drawing attention after his tears.

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