'Morning Yard' Lee Do-jin "Father, I hope you are healthy in heaven"

On the morning of the 29th, singer Lee Do-jin appeared on KBS 1TV's "Morning Yard" and shared a story about the financial hardships he experienced in the past. / Photo by KBS 1TV broadcast capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Singer Lee Dojin expressed his longing for his father on a broadcast.

On the morning of the 29th, Lee Dojin appeared on KBS 1TV's 'Morning Yard - Challenge Dream Stage' segment. During the broadcast, after passionately singing the song "Because I Am a Man," Lee Dojin confessed, "I have never really spoken well with my father."

He continued, "When I was young, I was immature and it was difficult to take care of my dad. I comforted my heart by singing, and my dad, who was also lively, enjoyed listening to the songs," adding, "Unfortunately, my father passed away when I was in my third year of high school. After he passed, I felt ashamed of how I struggled to care for him," recalling the situation at the time.

He then said, "I think I have come this far to sing through very hard times," and added, "I still receive comfort from my father’s heart in heaven. I hope he is healthy up there."

Lee Dojin’s third older sister, who attended as an audience member that day, said, "Our eldest sister gave up college and worked in a factory, and our second sister also worked while studying," and added, "Looking back, I think Dojin, who went through puberty while his father was sick, had the hardest time."

She continued, "Dojin loved singing since he was young and always dreamed of becoming a singer," explaining, "Given the circumstances, I once asked him, 'What if you work at a factory?' But rather than giving up once, it was better to try one last time, so we supported him, and he became a singer thanks to that opportunity."

Meanwhile, Lee Dojin debuted in 2010 as a member of the group 'Red Apple.' He gained public recognition through his performance on TV Chosun’s variety show 'Mr. Trot,' which ended its broadcast on the 12th of last month.

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