Lee Young-pyo's reportedly giving away airplane tickets worth 20 million won for free has been revealed.
On KBS2 'Boss in the Mirror,' the reason Lee Young-pyo slammed the desk three times during World Cup commentary is revealed.
The episode of Boss in the Mirror airing at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, features Lee Young-pyo of the '77 Friends,' who has become Jun Hyun-moo's best friend, appearing as a special MC, and the full story of the 'three desk slams' during the World Cup commentary is revealed.
Earlier, Lee Young-pyo drew major attention when it was reported that he purchased a large number of tickets for the reportedly expensive World Cup match in LA. But after the national team's group-stage elimination canceled the trip to LA, interest grew over what Lee Young-pyo did with tickets worth as much as 20 million won, and finally the hidden backstory is revealed. With a bitter expression, Lee Young-pyo confessed, "I gave away all 20 tickets to people around me for free," surprising everyone.
When it emerged that Lee Young-pyo, who usually casually wears only sportswear, had generously donated the large sum of 20 million won, everyone marveled at his unexpected side that they had not known. At that moment, as if realizing something, Jun Hyun-moo shouted, "So you slammed the desk three times because of the ticket price!" and launched a rapid-fire blunt remark that set off laughter.
When Lee Young-pyo only laughed at Jun Hyun-moo's unilateral guess, everyone became intent on teasing him. Lee Young-pyo candidly said, "Because Korea didn't make the round of 32, I was upset and gave them away for free to people in need around me," and Jun Hyun-moo also attempted a change of tone, saying, "My heart suddenly aches again," which reportedly turned the studio into a sea of laughter once more.
Meanwhile, on the 25th of last month (Korean time), in the final group A match of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup between Korea and South Africa at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Lee Young-pyo showed anger after Korea lost 0-1. Sitting next to commentator Jun Hyun-moo, the caster conveyed the tense atmosphere on site, saying, "The usually composed commentator Lee Young-pyo slammed the desk three times."
[Photo] KBS 'Boss in the Mirror'
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