[Oh!SSEN issue] Broadcaster Lee Hwi-jae is returning to television after four years by participating in the recording of Immortal Songs today (16th).
Today (16th), KBS 2TV entertainment program Immortal Songs (abbreviated as Immortal Songs) is holding a special recording for the "entertainer king of kings." In particular, this event is already known as the site of Lee Hwi-jae's return to broadcasting after four years, drawing the attention of the broadcasting industry and internet users.
Lee Hwi-jae's appearance on television comes about four years after MBN entertainment program Battle in the Box ended in January 2022. At the time, Lee Hwi-jae did not announce a separate suspension of activities or retirement. However, coincidentally, the timing of his broadcast hiatus overlapped with controversies about his private life with his family. As a result, not only Lee Hwi-jae but also his wife Moon Jung-won, who was active as an influencer, and his twin sons who appeared on various programs naturally disappeared from the entertainment industry.
As this period lengthened, rumors of his retirement and immigration to Canada arose. But a representative for Lee Hwi-jae told OSEN, "Lee Hwi-jae did not retire, nor did he immigrate to Canada. He only went on a trip to Canada with his family, but because the period was long, misunderstandings seem to have arisen," expressing regret.
Finally, Lee Hwi-jae is appearing on terrestrial entertainment shows through Immortal Songs after about four years. That day's Immortal Songs recording is being produced as a special for the entertainer king of kings. For this, not only Lee Hwi-jae but also various entertainers who have released albums are expected to appear as challengers for the king of kings.
Regarding this, the Immortal Songs producer told OSEN, "We also went through the process of organizing and recruiting cast members, and Lee Hwi-jae probably reviewed many programs. In the meantime, our side's offer went well, so he decided to appear," explaining the reason for recruiting Lee Hwi-jae.
However, the producer said, "I'm a bit uneasy that it might look as if he is making a comeback through Immortal Songs. Because he did not tentatively announce his retirement or anything like that," and explained, "We are by no means saying we are opening the door for Lee Hwi-jae's return. It was just an entertainer special, but Lee Hwi-jae released albums in the past, and above all, we cannot ignore his nationwide recognition and fame."
Meanwhile, the recording of Immortal Songs is taking place. Can Lee Hwi-jae overcome the unfavorable stigma and successfully return to the entertainment industry? With many people still remembering him, attention is focused on Lee Hwi-jae's moves and the Immortal Songs filming. <
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