Lee Yong-sik, together at the scene of daughter’s birth…shedding tears(Joseon’s Lover)

TV Jun 14, 2025

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TV CHOSUN hyper-realistic documentary entertainment show ‘Joseon’s Lover ‘looks back on Lee Yong-sik’s life before he had his first grandchild, ‘Palbok-i’.

On the 16th episode of ‘Joseon’s Love Story ‘,’ the nation’s daughter fool ‘Lee Yong-sik will be present at the birth of his daughter Lee Su-min.Before this, the production team pre-released the story of Lee Yong-sik’s sad love for his daughter that was introduced on the show so far.

Lee Yong-sik, who got married in 1983 at the age of 31, said, “I don’t care if it’s a son or a daughter, just give me one,” and spent eight years of infertility waiting.Lee Su-min, the only daughter who came to the couple in such desperation, brought her boyfriend Won-hyeok, who was now an adult and about to marry.

However, Lee Yong-sik had a long period of ignorance, ignoring his son-in-law Won-hyeok, who is now a family member.At that time, he revealed his complicated feelings as a father, saying, “I think I’ll collapse on the spot if I meet(Won-hyeok),” and this became a hot topic.After that, Lee Soo-min and Won-hyeok carefully infiltrated Lee Yong-sik’s surroundings, and the breathtaking meeting between Lee Yong-sik and Won-hyeok, which was semi-forced through the broadcast, was also captured on camera by “Joseon’s Lover.”

Wonhyuk participated in Lee Yong-sik’s favorite program ‘Mr.Trot 2’ and gained great popularity by publicly proposing to Lee Soo-min, being called the ‘nation’s son-in-law ‘.After he officially became his son-in-law, Lee Yong-sik showed off his singing skills by going on a joint stage of’ Mr.Trot 2 ‘with Wonhyuk.As Lee Yong-sik’s father and father-in-law, he had only one wish.He said, “Don’t hurt Soo-min, don’t do things she doesn’t like…I think it’s important for the two of you to build a family together,” and with this touching request, he officially gave his approval for their marriage, leaving behind a long refusal.

Finally, the ‘wedding D-day’ approaches, and upon seeing his daughter in her wedding dress, Lee Yong-sik shed tears and said, “They say all fathers cry when they send their daughters off to get married,” which moved the viewers greatly.After many twists and turns, Lee Soo-min and Won-hyeok got married, and Lee Yong-sik surprised the viewers with their surprise marriage.While looking through the photo album, he said, “(In the album)there will be photos of our wedding, and at the end, photos of our grandchildren,” and let his happy imagination run wild.

On the June 16th(Monday)broadcast of ‘Joseon’s Love Story ‘,’ grandfather ‘Lee Yong-sik finally gets to see the birth of his first grandchild,’ Palbok-i ‘, and fills in the last page of his life as a’ daughter fool ‘.’ Joseon’s Love Story’ airs on June 16th(Monday)at 10 PM.

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

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