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Mar 28, 2026 News

Domestic Culture 🔥 15 3/28 19:47

Lee Hwi-jae Confesses Pressure on Immortal Songs Return

1Broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae shared an update by appearing on 'Immortal Songs'.
2He felt immense pressure after being cast on his mother's death anniversary.
3He expressed his deep longing for his late mother and his feelings on stage.

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🔍 Background

Comedian Lee Hwi-jae, who took a long break from broadcasting to spend time with his family, has returned to viewers through the KBS variety show 'Immortal Songs'.

📌 Key Points

Lee shared that he struggled a lot while preparing for this stage, thinking of his late mother. Coincidentally, he received the casting offer on the anniversary of her death, which added to his emotional burden and caused him to lose sleep from nervousness.

💡 Why It Matters

The sorrow of losing a parent is a profound pain for anyone. Seeing a famous celebrity miss their family and try to overcome hard times just like us provides empathy and comfort to many.

📚 Glossary

섭외 (Seoboe)Casting or recruiting someone for a broadcast or performance.
기일 (Giil)The anniversary of a person's death.
가위눌림 (Gawinullim)Sleep paralysis; a state of being unable to move and feeling fear while asleep.
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