Lee Sedol: "I was hooked just by the title 'Unemployed Lee Sedol'… My heart was pounding" [Star On-Site]

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Lee Sedol revealed why he appeared on "Unemployed Lee Sedol."

The production press conference for KBS 2TV's new variety show "Unemployed Lee Sedol" was held in the public hall of the KBS Annex in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 22nd. Director Lee Myung-seop, world-renowned former Go player Lee Sedol, comedian Jang Do-yeon, and singer Jung Jae-hyung attended the event.

"Unemployed Lee Sedol" is a reality show documenting the analog survival of Lee Sedol, who left the Go world after securing the sole victory as In Ryu (CEO) in his 2016 match against AI (artificial intelligence) AlphaGo. Ten years after that historic match, he has set out to find a second life as a "voluntary unemployed" and a "job seeker."

On this day, when asked about the reason for his appearance on "Unemployed Lee Sedol," Lee Sedol said, "I was truly surprised when I first received the offer. In fact, I thought it would be difficult to get so instantly hooked by just hearing the name of a program, but I really was. I was so hooked that my heart was pounding even before meeting the production team. It became even better after listening to the explanation. I actually spent meaningful time while experiencing (various occupations)," showcasing his affection for the show.

He then confided, "Since retiring from the Go world, I have had and continue to have various experiences, but I still haven't been able to create something definitive that can replace Go. I think I am still continuously searching for it. In that regard, 'Unemployed Lee Sedol' was welcome, and I was truly grateful. I really felt that I would be able to find something concrete."

Shortly after, Lee Sedol joked, "But of course, five episodes are not enough," eliciting laughter.

The first episode of "Unemployed Lee Sedol" will air at 8:30 p.m. on the 23rd.

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