Two days before enlisting in the military, actor Lee Junyoung once again moved people by revealing why he declined a commendation along with an anecdote about helping to catch a drunk-driving vehicle.
On the 8th broadcast of tvN You Quiz on the Block, actor Lee Junyoung appeared for a "last dance" special.
That day Yu Jae-seok mentioned the good deed in which Lee Junyoung reported a drunk-driving vehicle and then chased it for about an hour to help with the arrest. In response, Lee Junyoung recalled, "After I reported it, I was planning to go home."
However, he received a request from the police asking, "Could you follow that car?" and he recounted the tense moment, saying, "I followed it thinking I would rather have my car hit than crash into another car."
He also revealed the behind-the-scenes detail that he was on the phone with his agency head at the time. Lee Junyoung said, "I was talking to the representative hyung and said, 'Hyung, I have something I need to do for a moment,' and then I hung up," drawing laughter.
He also explained why he politely declined an offer of an award and a commendation for his contribution to helping catch the drunk-driving vehicle.
Lee Junyoung honestly confessed, "There are many brave citizens helping out of sight besides me," and added, "I was actually so scared I thought, 'Maybe I should just go home now.' I was really scared."
His calm confession and humble attitude left a deep impression on viewers.
Meanwhile, Lee Junyoung is scheduled to enlist in the military on the 21st. Earlier he announced his enlistment directly through a handwritten letter, saying, "I thought it would be better for me to tell you in person than to have the news delivered through articles."
He continued, "Now that I have the date, it has made me reflect a lot after a long time," and greeted fans, saying, "I will serve healthily and true to myself. Until the day I greet you again, I hope everyone stays healthy and spends happy and meaningful times in their respective places."
Even as he faces enlistment, fans continue to support Lee Junyoung, who conveyed a warm resonance with sincerity until the end. Messages of support such as "come back healthy" and "good luck with your enlistment" are pouring in.
[Photo] 'You Quiz on the Block, provided by Billions.'
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