'SUNGWOO' Song Baek-kyung revealed his life, which is markedly different from when he was a singer in One Time.

On the 22nd, KBS2TV's entertainment program 'SUNGWOO 2' featured singer Song Baek-kyung. As the first protagonist of 'Memories of a Household Man', he retained the nostalgia of the 1990s. Currently active as a voice actor and an izakaya owner, he feels that 24 hours is not enough.

Song Baek-kyung said, “I don't live as a celebrity anymore, so I've turned down all casting offers. But I wanted to let people know through 'SUNGWOO 2' that I was a father who was a singer.” During the day, he spends time with his children, but at night he is with his mother. His mother, who is 68 years old and looks remarkably young for her age, smiled brightly at seeing Song Baek-kyung.

Song Baek-kyung's mother revealed, “I've been in the restaurant business for a long time because their father passed away when the child was 14. I became a housewife, but I had to quickly find work in serving, and I went right into the restaurant business.” Song Baek-kyung remarked, “My mother has lived her life without knowing how to take a break,” expressing his admiration for her sacrifices and dedication. He reflected, “It's a source of pride that she lives so selflessly, but I also wonder why she has to live that way,” expressing a mix of sadness and affection as a child thinking of his mother.

Song Baek-kyung dreamed of becoming a singer while growing up in a poor family.

Song Baek-kyung shared, “I met Yang Hyun-seok and got to go to the practice room. I learned about it through an unexpected opportunity, but I guess I wasn't to his liking. I kept failing auditions,” adding, “I gripped his pant leg and thought, ‘If I let go of Yang Hyun-seok, I will live an ordinary life forever,’ so I cleaned the practice room exceptionally well.” He noted, “Initially, I was focused on dance tracks, but when I found out that Yang Hyun-seok liked hip hop, I worked hard on hip hop compositions and pushed them on him, and he said, ‘Let's try it together,’” revealing the circumstances that led him to achieve his dream of becoming a singer.

Now, during the day, he lives quietly as a non-celebrity, but he has become a lively owner who raises the spirits of customers who miss him. Eun Ji-won remarked, “I thought Song Baek-kyung wanted to remain unknown. Why is he so different in the daytime and nighttime? It's like he’s a completely different person.”

Song Baek-kyung said, “In the past, I was busy hiding, but now I am being open and running a business.”

Additionally, Song Baek-kyung stated that he is able to rest thanks to his mother's sacrifices. While Song Baek-kyung handles the front of the restaurant, his mother manages the kitchen. His mother commented, “It's really tough. My shoulders hurt. But I hope my son can rest a little more. Working together with my son gives me strength. In fact, my son grew distant after marrying, but now we work right by each other,” saying that it’s okay as long as she can be of help.

Song Baek-kyung said, “I plan to live diligently for the sake of our family and the life that remains,” clenching his fist.

[Photo] KBS2TV entertainment program 'SUNGWOO 2' broadcast screen capture.

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