Lee Young-ji Breaks Down in Tears as Na Young-seok Surprises Her on 'The Seasons - Lee Young-ji's Rainbow'

In the final episode of KBS2TV's 'The Seasons - Lee Young-ji's Rainbow' aired on February 21, 2025, Lee Young-ji was overwhelmed with emotion when Na Young-seok, the renowned producer, made a surprise appearance. During the broadcast, a heartfelt video message was shared, featuring members of IVE who praised Lee Young-ji for her hard work and dedication, calling her the 'best MC.' Mimi and Lee Eun-ji also expressed their admiration, saying, 'Young-ji, you’ve worked hard. Even though you’re younger, I respect you. Thank you for everything, and let’s be happy.'

Other notable figures, including Park Jae-beom and Jannabi, along with artists like BSS, Mark, Kim Yeon-ja, and Ko Kyung-pyo, sent their well-wishes, acknowledging her efforts throughout the show. Na Young-seok, who appeared in the video, congratulated her, reminiscing about their time working together and expressing pride in her growth as a musician and MC.

Surprised by the video, Lee Young-ji remarked, 'We don’t usually say these things to each other.' Na Young-seok humorously admitted he was too scared to join her on stage for fear of being asked to sing. He later expressed his desire to congratulate her in person, stating, 'I wanted to come out and say hello, but I was afraid you’d make me sing.'

After the video, Lee Young-ji expressed her gratitude, saying, 'I really appreciate that so many people care about me.' Just then, Na Young-seok made a surprise entrance on stage, catching her off guard. He greeted the audience, saying, 'You were all surprised, right? Young-ji is like a daughter to me, born from variety shows, and I came out to celebrate her last day.' Lee Young-ji responded, 'This is truly touching.'

Na Young-seok, a veteran KBS producer known for hit shows like '1 Night 2 Days' and 'Grandpa Over Flowers,' made a rare appearance after 13 years. He has gained popularity recently by holding fan meetings, becoming a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. He and Lee Young-ji showcased great chemistry while working together on 'Earth Arcade.'

Despite initially stating he wouldn’t perform, Na Young-seok eventually gave in to Lee Young-ji's and the audience's requests, performing the 'First Meeting Challenge' dance from TWS (Tourus), which brought laughter to the crowd. As the song 'First Meeting Doesn't Go as Planned' played, Lee Young-ji remarked, 'I didn’t cry during the video, but seeing you dance might make me tear up.' She expressed her gratitude, saying, 'Thank you for coming; I’m just so moved.'

Na Young-seok, jokingly aware of the editing process, said, 'I know where the editing room is; all the producers and CPs here are my juniors,' which made Lee Young-ji laugh, saying, 'Are you threatening me? Then I’ll suddenly become the one who cries.'

He concluded by saying, 'Today, I represent the audience. Thank you for your hard work on the last recording. I don’t watch everything, but I always see how beautiful Young-ji looks in her outfits.' He reminisced about their time together, showing his affection for her growth and transformation on the show.