Lee Seok Hoon opens up about his mother after 13 years: "I still feel guilty"

Singer Lee Seok Hoon is cautiously opening up about a family history he has kept close to his heart for a long time.

He confessed that even though 13 years have passed since losing his mother, he still carries wounds and a sense of longing that are not easily spoken of.

In the episode of MBC's 'Songs That Survived Today - Playlist 109' (hereafter 'Playlist 109') airing on the 4th, the cast members will face the wounds residing deep within their hearts alongside mental health specialist Lee Kwang-min.

In this broadcast, Lee Kwang-min, a specialist also known as a counselor for 'Divorce Camp', joins Lee Seok Hoon, Lee Joon, and DinDin to examine emotions such as anxiety, panic, and loss—feelings that many carry but find difficult to express.

During the session, Lee Seok Hoon opens up about his mother, who passed away 13 years ago.

- "My mother was the greatest presence in my life"

Recalling his mother, who passed away in 2013, Lee Seok Hoon confessed, "As my mother was the greatest presence in my life, it remains a pain that I still cannot easily talk about today."

He revealed that his feelings for his mother extend beyond simple longing; what weighs more heavily than the desire to see her is a profound sense of guilt.

The regret of not being able to treat her better during her lifetime and the wish that he could have spent more time with her have remained in a corner of his heart for years.

While he has always presented a bright and stable image to the public, deep memories of loss have long been nestled within him.

- Facing the wounds of the heart

Following Lee Seok Hoon's confession, Lee Kwang-min carefully examines his emotional wounds and offers advice on how to accept the guilt and sadness left behind by loss.

As Lee Seok Hoon listens to the specialist, he confronts emotions he was previously unaware of, while the other MCs share in the deep empathy.

For Lee Seok Hoon, a musician who creates music to deliver comfort and emotion to others, the revelation of his own unhealed personal pain is expected to resonate deeply with many.

- 'Memories of enduring' that remain as a song

Meanwhile, in this episode, Lee Joon and DinDin will perform a 'Song of Enduring' duet for Lee Kwang-min.

The two performed a song infused with their own sensibilities, moving Lee Kwang-min to tears as he recalls his own difficult times.

The broadcast is set to leave a lasting impression by revealing that even an expert who helps heal others has had times when he needed to lean on someone to endure.

'Playlist 109' is a music project that curates a playlist of 109 songs that helped individuals stand tall during difficult moments, paired with the personal stories tied to those songs.

Lee Seok Hoon's memories of his mother, brought to light after 13 years, and the 'song of enduring' he has held in his heart, will be revealed in the broadcast on the 4th at 9 PM.