Lee Hwi-hyang: 'I was caught up in a scandal while traveling to Guam with my son'

Actress Lee Hwi-hyang reveals a ridiculous anecdote about how she was caught up in unexpected dating rumors during an overseas trip with her son.

Lee is scheduled to appear on the 39th episode of MBN's "Kim Ju-ha's Day and Night," airing on the 22nd at 9:40 PM, alongside actor Park Sang-myeon to share various stories regarding her career in the entertainment industry.

During the broadcast, Lee will reminisce about a past trip to Guam with her son.

At the time, Lee enjoyed an affectionate trip with her son, even linking arms with him. However, the natural intimacy between mother and son became a catalyst for misunderstandings among those around them.

In particular, she shared an unexpected encounter after boarding a taxi driven by a Korean driver.

Lee explained the situation, saying, "The driver stared intently at my son and then said, 'Oh, no. He looks exactly like his mother.'"

She went on to reveal that the driver told her, "Rumors have spread among the Koreans in Guam that Lee Hwi-hyang came on a trip with a young man," which turned the studio into a sea of laughter.

Although it was actually a trip with her son, because outsiders were unaware of their relationship, they speculated on the situation, resulting in a completely different story.

Given that the rumor spread through the local Korean community abroad, it was a situation that could have been absurd for Lee. However, rather than expressing displeasure, she accepted the situation with a relaxed attitude.

She received applause from the studio for her cool reaction, stating, "I am grateful, as it means I am someone people are interested in."

In a situation where even everyday actions become subjects of public interest and interpretation simply because one is a celebrity, Lee showed the composure of a veteran actress by cheerfully accepting the absurd misunderstanding.