Broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae appeared on a broadcast set for the first time in about four years. He addressed rumors of emigrating to Canada, and attention is focused on his participation in the recording again.
On the 16th, KBS 2TV variety program Immortal Songs said it held a special recording for the "variety show king" competition. On that day's recording, it was reported that Lee Hwi-jae, who had been on a long hiatus, also participated, drawing interest.
Lee Hwi-jae's participation in the broadcast set came about four years after the MBN variety show that ended in January 2022. At the time there was no separate retirement declaration or announcement of activity suspension, but broadcasting activities naturally stopped as private life controversies related to his family continued. In the process, his wife Moon Jung-won and their two sons also did not appear in public, which led to speculation about retirement and rumors of emigrating to Canada.
But Lee Hwi-jae's side has said, "Retirement or immigration is not true. We only spent time in Canada with our family, but misunderstandings arose as the stay became prolonged." The Canada immigration rumor was based on a misunderstanding.
In particular, this recording was styled as a special "variety show king" competition in which entertainers compete with their singing skills. According to the production team, Lee Hwi-jae was naturally invited because he also has past experience releasing records.
However, the production team cautiously said, "There is some burden that this appearance might be perceived as a 'comeback stage.'" Because there was no official suspension of activities or retirement.
Meanwhile, it was reported that Lee Hwi-jae participated with a relatively cautious attitude at the recording site that day. Given that he returned to the broadcast set after a long hiatus, there is a possibility he felt burdened by camera exposure and similar issues.<
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