Lee Soo Geun defeats Shin Dong-yup in intense billiard battle

Comedians Lee Soo Geun and Shin Dong-yup faced off at the billiard table, putting their entertainment industry pride on the line. The confrontation between the two, who are considered representative billiard enthusiasts in the celebrity world, provided laughter through intense psychological warfare even before the match began, with Lee Soo Geun emerging as the final winner.

In the SBS variety program 'My Little Old Boy' broadcast on the 23rd, the billiard match between Lee Soo Geun and Shin Dong-yup was revealed. Following his previous victory against Tak Jae-hoon, Shin Dong-yup sought to verify his billiard skills this time against Lee Soo Geun.

Shin Dong-yup acknowledged Lee Soo Geun's skills even before the match. He stated, “I played billiards with Lee Soo Geun over ten years ago. I have played since then, but if Lee Soo Geun is Super Junior, I am just a trainee. That is the level of difference between us.” While praising his opponent, he used his characteristic relaxed wit to trivialize the tension of the match.

In reality, Lee Soo Geun's love for billiards went beyond a mere hobby. He revealed that he has a billiard table installed in his private office in Cheongdam-dong, Kangnam, where he uses it for both YouTube content filming and personal leisure. When Eun Ji-won asked, “Did your wife give you permission?” Lee Soo Geun explained, “This is an office. All my favorite hobbies are here.”

Expensive personal cues were also displayed on the office walls. Lee Soo Geun introduced cues priced at 5,000,000 won, 3,000,000 won, and 2,500,000 won, and showed off a cue worth approximately 8,000,000 won, revealing his extraordinary passion. He showed the side of a true 'billiard mania' who goes beyond simply enjoying the game to personally equipping himself with professional gear and space.

However, Eun Ji-won threw his support behind Shin Dong-yup. He sided with Shin Dong-yup, saying, “If there is a god of billiards in the Republic of Korea, it is 'Dong-yup God.' There is zero mention of anyone else.”

In response, Lee Soo Geun did not back down. He confidently emphasized his skills, saying, “You are stuck in the past. That's just talk between amateurs. Go ask actual billiard players.” When Eun Ji-won asked, “Are you winning so easily that you can't even compete with Dong-yup hyung?” Lee Soo Geun shot back, “It's a bit much to put it that way, but can he even stand a chance?” revealing his competitive spirit.

The comparison of their skills to soccer players also drew laughter. Lee Soo Geun remarked, “In the entertainment industry, I am Son Heung-min and Shin Dong-yup is Cha Bum-kun. He is like a retired manager. He was great in the past, but now he is retired.” He provoked Shin Dong-yup by comparing him to a legend of Korean football while positioning himself as a top-tier active player.

Eun Ji-won went one step further by suggesting a bet involving their respective YouTube channels. Upon the suggestion to compete for Shin Dong-yup's 'Zzanbro' and Lee Soo Geun's YouTube channel, Lee Soo Geun provoked Shin Dong-yup by retorting, “'Zzanbro' has already lost its steam.”

When the mention of deleting a channel arose, Shin Dong-yup lowered the stakes, suggesting, “Let's bet on appearing on the channel one more time.” Then, Lee Soo Geun proposed that if Shin Dong-yup loses, he should appear on his channel for a rematch.

Lee Soo Geun's wit did not stop there. He turned the scene into a sea of laughter by involving the entire cast, saying, “Shall we suggest swapping the MCs of each other's programs? Let's hear Seo Jang Hoon's opinion from 'My Little Old Boy.' Mothers, please pick a side. If you lose, you have to leave.”

Tak Jae-hoon also predicted the outcome through a video message. He expressed confidence in Lee Soo Geun's victory, saying, “I can predict this match. I'll bet my right elbow that Lee Soo Geun wins.”

Hearing this, Shin Dong-yup responded with his signature wit, joking, “Since that hyung is being too arrogant lately, if you lose to me, he won't be able to use his right hand.” The verbal sparring before and after the match itself became a piece of entertainment content, in addition to the actual game.

The result was a victory for Lee Soo Geun. After a fierce battle, as Lee Soo Geun clinched the win, Shin Dong-yup and Kim Hee Chul raised both hands and shouted, “We won't mess around again,” admitting their defeat.

The billiard match between the two left more than just a simple win or loss. Given that the two, who have been active in the broadcasting industry for a long time, maintained a pleasant atmosphere while engaging in intense psychological warfare using their hobbies and skills as material, they created a scene akin to a typical entertainer's 'show of words and competition.' Ultimately, the one who secured both laughter and pride at the billiard table that day was Lee Soo Geun.