Lee Yi-kyung Opens Up About His Wealthy Background and Father's Opposition to Acting

In the latest episode of 짠한형 (Jjanhanhyeong), Lee Yi-kyung candidly discussed his affluent upbringing and shared a personal story about his father's disapproval of his acting career. The episode, titled 'Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Yi-kyung, Hwang Woo-seul-hye {Jjanhanhyeong} EP. 76: Chaotic Drunken Teamwork! Who Will Leave First?', aired on January 20, 2025.

During the show, Kwon Sang-woo asked Lee Yi-kyung about his experiences with various MCs, comparing him to Yoo Jae-suk and Shin Dong-yup. Lee Yi-kyung acknowledged that each has their unique traits, while Kwon humorously claimed to be like Shin Dong-yup. Lee Yi-kyung noted that Shin Dong-yup has a broad perspective, but he worried that Yoo Jae-suk might be watching.

Shin Dong-yup praised Lee Yi-kyung's natural talent for variety shows, stating that he has a knack for entertainment. Kwon Sang-woo also expressed admiration for Lee Yi-kyung's versatility, recalling his impressive performances since their time on 'Hit 1'.

When discussing Lee Yi-kyung's wealthy family background, Kwon Sang-woo revealed that Lee's father was a successful businessman and later became a university president. The conversation turned to the challenges of growing up in privilege, with Lee Yi-kyung admitting that while he had a comfortable life, his father was against his pursuit of acting.

Lee Yi-kyung recounted an incident where he secretly filmed a movie titled 'Baekya', which led to chaos at home when his parents discovered the script that included explicit content. Kwon Sang-woo joked that it was not approved by LG, and Lee shared that his parents were shocked and insisted he return home immediately, even offering to cover the production costs.

The light-hearted banter continued as the cast playfully addressed Lee Yi-kyung's father, with Shin Dong-yup humorously declaring his intention to be a good son, adding a fun twist to the episode.