A friendship-building project was drawn for Lee Yong-sik, who feels awkward with his son-in-law Won-hyuk, on "Lovers of Joseon."

On the broadcast of TV Chosun's entertainment program "Lovers of Joseon" on the 24th, Lee Yong-sik spent time alone with Won-hyuk.

On that day, Lee Yong-sik urgently called the production team, saying he had something to say without the family's knowledge. Lee Yong-sik stated, "On April 2nd last year, a stranger (son-in-law) came into our family, and it's not 100% warm air," adding, "It's not cold air, but there is awkwardness."

Earlier, Lee Yong-sik's daughter Lee Soo-min and Won-hyuk became a couple after a marriage ceremony following about three years of dating in April last year. Subsequently, five months after their marriage in September, they announced their pregnancy through YouTube and TV Chosun's "Lovers of Joseon," receiving congratulations. The gender of the baby is known to be female, and the due date is expected in May.

Still feeling awkward with his son-in-law, Lee Yong-sik said, "Friends around me tell me to think of him as a son, but I've never had a son," and added, "He's a son-in-law, not a son," speaking honestly. It is a situation that is hard to narrow down without effort. When asked how much they talk, he replied, "I hardly have time at home, so we've never had trivial conversations," conveying the uncomfortable situation of their broken communication.

Lee Yong-sik expressed that he is cautious because he has never raised a son and has only raised daughters, showing that he is attentive to his son-in-law Won-hyuk. He stated, "There are times when I hesitate to say something to my son-in-law because I worry about making a mistake," and acknowledged that these things are awkward, confessing that having a son-in-law is a challenge as it is his first experience as a father-in-law.

Lee Yong-sik expressed his wish to create a warm atmosphere at home before the daughter he is about to give birth to arrives, asking the production team for help, saying, "I want it to feel natural," and they decided to create an opportunity for just the two of them. The production team suggested fishing, curious whether the two could grow closer.

As they set out for their fishing trip, the atmosphere in the car was also awkward. The two shared their fishing preferences awkwardly. At the fishing site, rumors of discord between the two arose, and Lee Yong-sik was flustered, stating, "I have never been angry."

Afterward, Won-hyuk put earplugs on Lee Yong-sik, and Lee Yong-sik also handed him a hot pack. Won-hyuk even took care to bring a scarf. Then he said, "I prepared a gift for you," and immediately added, "I will make you warm tea," showing thoughtful care. Nevertheless, an awkward air still flowed between the two. Unable to stand it, the production team handed them two canned coffees, and Lee Yong-sik mustered the courage to give coffee to his son-in-law.

The two were then depicted having a meal together. A year ago, Lee Yong-sik had flatly refused to eat ssam, but this time he accepted the food offered by his son-in-law, showing a much more relaxed atmosphere. Lee Yong-sik also stated, "Let's try to get our relationship better, bit by bit, like fastening buttons; there is no need to worry," and added, "I feel like a family when I feel proud of my son-in-law."

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