Episode 21 of KBS2’s ‘Celebrity Soldier’s Secret ‘to be aired on May 27th will highlight the life of Father Lee Tae-seok, who personally practiced true love in the war-torn land of Tonz.

Despite his difficult circumstances, Lee Tae-seok, a filial son who never missed first place since childhood, is able to enter medical school on his own and becomes the pride of his family.However, young Lee Tae-seok suddenly gives up on becoming a doctor, which raises curiosity.And a few years later, KBS cameras capture Lee Tae-seok disappearing from Tonj, South Sudan, a land in the midst of war.

Lee Tae-seok, who chose the path of a priest instead of a doctor, searches for a mission field.Among them, he is speechless at the miserable reality of Tonz during the war, and heads to Tonz without hesitation.And in Tonz, he presents miracles to the people as a doctor and priest.He not only treats Hansen’s disease patients, but also builds proper hospitals and schools, and even teaches music to children.Father Lee Tae-seok becomes a true friend to the people of Tonz.The studio is amazed by the abilities of the ‘all-rounder’ Father Lee Tae-seok and raises suspicions of ‘self-cloning’, causing laughter.

Father Lee Tae-seok, who suddenly came to Korea after three years, was unable to fulfill his wish to ‘return to Tonz soon.’ Father Kim Sang-yoon, a member of the same order who appeared in the studio that day, said, “Father Lee Tae-seok really wanted to return to Tonz even after being diagnosed with colon cancer.” It is said that Father Lee Tae-seok shed tears several times while looking at pictures of his children in his hospital room.

And the tears of the people of Tonez upon hearing the news of Father Lee Tae-seok’s passing soaked the land where there was not even a word for ‘thank you’ and made everyone in the studio cry.It is said that the recording was temporarily halted due to the tears of all four MCs, including Jang Do-yeon, Mi-yeon, Lee Nak-jun, and Lee Chan-won, who told the story.In particular, regarding the old trunk that Father Lee Tae-seok left behind saying, “I will look for it when I go to Tonez again,” Lee Chan-won choked up and said, “It’s so simple.”

After Father Lee Tae-seok passed away, changes occurred in Tones.Did the seeds of hope he planted sprout? It is said that Father Lee Tae-seok’s disciples followed in his footsteps and became doctors.The number is as high as 50.The footsteps of Father Lee Tae-seok, who surprised everyone in the studio and was ‘truly happy’, will be revealed in this broadcast.

A life of light and salt.What did Father Lee Tae-seok leave behind in Tones? KBS2’s ‘Celebrity Soldier’s Secret’ Father Lee Tae-seok episode will air on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:30 p.m.and can be viewed on Wavve afterwards.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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