Actor Lee Joo Seung has expressed deep emotion following the reactions of viewers eagerly awaiting his return. After his absence from the MBC variety show 'I Live Alone,' fans flooded the comments section with their disappointment. Upon seeing the messages, Lee expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am being loved.'
On the 8th, Lee posted a screenshot on his social media (SNS) with the caption, "Touched after seeing the comments by chance.'
The shared image shows the comment section of the recently aired '1st Rainbow Summer Retreat' episode of 'I Live Alone.' Viewers expressed various sentiments, noting his absence from the broadcast.
Comments included, "Why was Joo Seung left out?", "Why can't we see Joo Seung?", "I clicked the thumbnail thinking 'Where is Joo Seung?'—it was funny to see everyone thinking the same thing," and "When is Geon-seong-nam coming back?" as fans continued to call for his return.
Moved by the sincere reactions, Lee expressed his overwhelmed heart, stating, "I am being loved. Thank you.'
He added, "My daily life has been busy with directing," and teased his upcoming return to 'I Live Alone' by saying, "Geon-seong-nam (Healthy Seongsu Man) will be back soon," raising expectations among viewers.
Lee gained significant popularity through 'I Live Alone' by showcasing his authentic daily life and healthy habits. His lifestyle in Seongsu-dong, characterized by simple living and consistent exercise and diet management, drew widespread attention. This persona earned him the nickname 'Geon-seong-nam' (Healthy Seongsu Man), establishing him as a beloved regular on the program.
Recently, Lee has achieved meaningful success beyond acting as a director. He participated in 'Director's Arena,' Korea's first short-form drama director survival program, where he emerged as the winner, taking home the 100 million won prize.
Following his victory, Lee added to his heartwarming reputation by donating the entire prize amount to a support facility for single-parent families. He shared on his SNS, "My respected grandfather, who passed away this year, always said that when something good happens, you should always do something good. Following those words, I donated the entire prize money to a single-parent family facility.'
As he continues to take on new challenges as both an actor and a director, Lee remains a favorite among viewers for his steady professional work and good deeds, as well as his relatable and humble charm on screen. Following the passionate requests from his fans, anticipation is building to see what kind of life 'Geon-seong-nam' Lee will showcase next on 'I Live Alone.'
