Once a top model strutting down runways, Lee Gi-yong has recently met the public with an encouraging update.
On the 14th, Lee Gi-yong posted a video titled 'College Classmates of Model Sister' on his YouTube channel. In the video, Lee Gi-yong said, "I am thrilled to meet my schoolmates after work for the first time in a long time. It's the first time I've seen one of them since graduation," and added, "I just finished work, and I smell like grilled pork belly all over my body, so I'm stopping by home to change clothes before heading to meet my schoolmates."
After meeting his schoolmates, Lee Gi-yong enjoyed a pleasant time in a more relaxed and cheerful demeanor.
Meanwhile, Lee Gi-yong recalled the moment he experienced his first panic disorder in another post titled 'It's okay. It's a panic attack.' He said, "I experienced it in the car on my way home after finishing the panic disorder class. I was driving, and my heart was racing, I couldn't see ahead, and I felt like all the blood was draining from my body. I thought, is this what a stroke or heart attack feels like?"
He continued, "The traffic was so bad that the ambulance couldn't get through. I thought I need to survive, so I drove myself to the emergency room. They checked me out, and everything was fine. They asked if I was under stress. It was a terrifying feeling that I was really going to die."
Additionally, he shared reflectively, "I have always lived tied to the gaze of others. I debuted at such a young age, and others' evaluations meant everything to me. It was this evaluation that led to my panic disorder. The pressure, the need to show myself well. I think all these feelings came crashing down at once."
In a related note, Lee Gi-yong posted on his social media in July, saying, "My heart feels very unsettled these days. Although the environment hasn't changed right away, I know it will soon, which is why my heart is fluttering." He confessed, "It was a sudden decision, so there wasn't much advance notice or preparation. However, I think many people have felt this anxious emotion at least once."
He added, "The positive aspect is that after nearly three years of working at the restaurant, this pause will surely be a time I will be grateful for in the future," and said, "Are you hesitating about taking a challenge? Are you having a fluttering night like me? How about we try together? It's okay not to be perfect. I think we can find courage together rather than alone." In advance, Lee Gi-yong revealed news of his resignation from the restaurant where he was working, stating, "I have sincere respect for self-employed individuals. I felt firsthand that it's a continuous struggle of tough choices every day," adding, "Due to the company's tough decision, I too had to prepare to leave my position." He expressed, "Since this was a decision relayed to me, I will do my best quietly until the given time," displaying his sense of responsibility until the end.
Lee Gi-yong, who made a glamorous debut by winning the SBS Supermodel Contest in 2002, gained attention for starring in films such as 'The Silent Sword' and 'The Gangster's Wife 3', as well as various advertisements. However, he later paused his entertainment industry activities, and news of him working in a restaurant recently garnered attention once again. This news of his resignation evokes both expectations and regrets regarding his new challenge.
[Photo] Captured from Lee Gi-yong's YouTube channel video.
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