"Sorry for Causing Trouble Over a Minor Issue" Lee Soon-jae's First Broadcast After Former Manager Power Abuse Controversy

Photo by tbs FM 'Kim Gyuri's Pongdang Pongdang' capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Actor Lee Soon-jae has once again apologized regarding the controversy that his wife allegedly instructed a former manager to perform personal tasks and work overtime.

On the 8th, Lee Soon-jae appeared on tbs FM's 'Kim Gyuri's Pongdang Pongdang' and talked about his 64-year acting career.

During the broadcast, Lee Soon-jae explained the reason he started acting: "I began acting in theater during the summer vacation of my third year in university. It was to save money to watch movies," adding, "Watching good movies, great actors, and direction made me realize it was art."

He said, "There is no completion in acting. Someone doing well does not mean acting is complete," and explained, "The advantage of our profession is the constant challenge of something new. The challenge of creation. Even in similar genres, because the characters are different, it is a creative job, so it is valuable, rewarding, and never boring."

He then shared his secret to maintaining his health to continue acting steadily for 64 years: "I don't make any special efforts for health management, but luckily, I am holding up well."

He also advised juniors, saying, "Because you have excellent qualities and abilities, if you build a solid foundation, broaden your perspective, and confidently think you will become a world-class actor, you can definitely become one."

Finally, regarding the recent power abuse controversy involving his former manager, he apologized, saying, "I would like to apologize for causing trouble over a trivial matter through this opportunity."

Previously, on the SBS '8 o'clock News' broadcast on the 29th of last month, former manager A revealed, "The Lee Soon-jae family treated me like a servant and unfairly dismissed me."

A claimed, "I did all sorts of menial tasks such as sorting garbage at Lee Soon-jae's house and carrying delivered water bottles. When I raised issues, I was unfairly dismissed."

Subsequently, on the 5th, Lee Soon-jae issued a lengthy apology, stating, "I deeply apologize to the fans who have trusted and supported me for the unfortunate controversy regarding the treatment of the former manager," adding, "Last Friday, I spoke with the former manager, listened to his story thoroughly, empathized, and apologized. The content he raised to the media is true, and I sincerely apologize to him."

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