“Mr. Sunshine” star Lee Jung-hyun, considers retirement → submits application to major corporation: “Tired of life as an actor” [Malja Show]

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On “Malja Show,” actor Lee Jung-hyun reveals the reason he once considered quitting acting.

The episode of KBS 2TV’s “Malja Show” airing on the 16th will be a special titled “People Who Are Not Forgotten.” The show will feature conversations about people we cannot forget in our lives and those we wish to meet again. This special features Professor Seo Kyung-deok, who has spent 30 years traveling the world to introduce Korean history and culture, and actor Lee Jung-hyun, a “native Korean” often mistaken for being Japanese, as they share stories.

On this day, Professor Seo Kyung-deok recalls the memory that led him down the path of becoming a “Korean promotion expert.” He shares his experience of being mistaken for Chinese or Japanese during a backpacking trip to Europe in the 1990s, which he took to broaden his horizons. He states, “That experience led to my determination to do something meaningful by introducing Korean history and culture,” and reveals the story behind how he organized a “Three Cheers” flash mob with over 300 Koreans in front of the Eiffel Tower square in 1996.

Professor Seo Kyung-deok says, “I was often invited to appear on programs for March 1st, Liberation Day, and Memorial Day. However, ‘Malja Show’ is the first variety show in South Korea to focus on this day,” explaining why he readily accepted the invitation by saying, “I will drop everything else to appear.” He also clarifies misunderstandings and truths regarding Dokdo and surprises everyone by suggesting that “Grandma Malja” Kim Young-hee consider producing a special episode for “Dokdo Day” in Dokdo next year.

Actor Lee Jung-hyun reveals that he has often been mistaken for being Japanese since his appearance in the drama “Mr. Sunshine.” While this is due to his high-level proficiency in Japanese, Lee Jung-hyun is a descendant of a family with national merit recipients. In particular, he shares memories with his maternal grandfather, stating, “My maternal grandfather was a veteran of the Korean War (6.25).” The family history he will share is expected to add emotional depth to this episode.

Lee Jung-hyun also makes a shocking confession that she recently considered quitting acting. She says, “I wanted to get married early. However, the profession of actor is not stable,” and reveals, “I was tired of the instability. Just then, a major corporation posted a job opening, so I even submitted an application.” The story that followed will be revealed in the broadcast.

In addition, Lee Jung-hyun reveals that she is a “versatile actor” who has endlessly collected 22 qualifications, ranging from recreational sports instructor to forklift driver. Lee Jung-hyun’s intense life behind the 22nd qualifications will be disclosed.

Meanwhile, “Malja Show” airs at 9:30 p.m. on the 16th.

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