Singer and actor Lee Gi-chan appears on 'Radio Star' and reveals his intertwined connections with his beautiful co-star Song Hye-kyo, his 20-year friend Wax, comedian Shin Bong-sun, and actors Kang Se-jeong and Park Eun-hye, whom he met on 'Pursuing Old Encounters 2' (hereinafter 'Pursuing Old Encounters 2'). He also showcases his 'all-rounder' talents that encompass drama, music, and entertainment.
The MBC 'Radio Star' (planned by Kang Young-seon / directed by Kim Myung-yeob, Hwang Yoon-sang, Byun Da-hee), featuring a 'tough older brother' special with Im Won-hee, Lee Gi-chan, Lee Sang-jun, and Yoon Hyung-bin, will air today (23rd) at 10:30 p.m.
Lee Gi-chan debuted as a singer in 1996 and received much love for his representative songs such as 'Another Love Is Gone,' 'Beauty,' 'Cold,' and 'Please.' He later established himself as an 'all-rounder artist' who has dabbled in both drama and entertainment. In particular, he gained attention on the Hollywood stage by appearing in the American drama 'Sense8' alongside Bae Doo-na, leaving a lasting impression on global fans. Recently, he has been active in domestic dating entertainment, showcasing different charms.
Lee Gi-chan recalls actress Song Hye-kyo, with whom he collaborated in a past drama, stating, 'She is my first acting partner I met in my debut work.' He adds, 'We both wanted to get close since we were high school students, but she left the show right away,' sharing a touching episode that brings laughter. He also expresses, 'I'm quite shy, so entertainment is still difficult for me,' confessing that despite his long career in the entertainment industry, variety shows remain a challenging genre.
Lee Gi-chan, who appeared on the dating reality entertainment show 'Pursuing Old Encounters 2' (hereinafter 'Pursuing Old Encounters 2'), shares his connections with cast members Wax, Shin Bong-sun, Kang Se-jeong, and Park Eun-hye, all of whom he knows well. He reveals, 'I have known Wax for 20 years, Shin Bong-sun from our YouTube channel together, and Kang Se-jeong who appeared in my music video, so I had a lot on my mind,' and adds, 'While it was a program I started lightly, I became more absorbed in it than I expected.'
Lee Gi-chan is currently active again as a singer, performing his new song 'As It Is' that will be released at the end of August on 'Radio Star.' He also reveals that after many years, 'the song I am most attached to is my self-written and composed song, 'Cold,' demonstrating his true skills as an emotional ballad singer.
Lee Gi-chan also expresses pride, saying, 'I found out later that junior singers such as Park Hyo-shin, Yoon Min-soo, Kim Tae-woo, and Hwanhee chose my debut song 'Please' as their audition song, and they all passed.'
'All-rounder' Lee Gi-chan, who captivated the studio with his sweet live performance and candid talk, can be seen on 'Radio Star,' airing today (23rd) at 10:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, 'Radio Star' is a unique talk show beloved for its MCs' sharp wit, catching guests off guard and drawing out real stories.
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