Lee Soo-kyung Says Severe Skin Disease, Depression After Business Failures Made Her Consider Retirement

Actor Lee Soo-kyung opened up about a painful period in her life on the June 22 broadcast of tvN STORY's entertainment program Namgyeoseo Mwohage, saying that she once considered retiring because of a severe skin disease. She also confessed that she had suffered from depression and social anxiety during that time.

Lee Tae-gon, introduced as one of the entertainment industry's representative fishing enthusiasts, and Lee Soo-kyung, described on the show as a "mukbang fairy," appeared as guests and presented a self-sufficient Jeju meal on a different scale.

During the episode, Lee Soo-kyung revealed the heartbreaking circumstances that had forced her to step away from broadcasting for a while.

As Lee spoke about how repeated business failures had placed her under intense stress and left both her body and mind unwell, Lee Tae-gon listened with visible sympathy. He comforted her warmly, reacting like an older brother worried for his younger sister.

The two actors previously played siblings in the drama Haneurisiyeo, which surpassed 40 percent in viewership ratings. Reuniting on a variety show after as many as 23 years, Lee Tae-gon and Lee Soo-kyung once again showed the warm chemistry of a caring older brother and an affectionate younger sister, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.