'The King of Live' Lee Seung-Chul's 40-year music career comes to living rooms this Chuseok. From documentary to variety and music shows, a three-part project that brings together Lee Seung-Chul's past and present and his overwhelming live performances on stage will meet viewers.
2026 KBS 2TV Chuseok special project 'Your life is a never-ending story - Lee Seung-Chul' is a three-part project that unfolds the life and music of Lee Seung-Chul, who marks his 40th debut anniversary, through documentary, variety and music shows. Beginning with the KBS original documentary 'Never-ending Lee Seung-Chul' at 9:40 p.m. on the 15th (Tue), followed by the variety show 'Delivery Song' at 10 p.m. on the 21st (Mon), and the concert 'Never-ending story - Lee Seung-Chul' at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th (Thu), these will be broadcast in sequence. We highlighted the viewing points of the three-part series that allows a more special enjoyment of Lee Seung-Chul's musical life.
# Original documentary 'Never-ending Lee Seung-Chul'｜From 40 years of South Korea's popular music history to 'a musician in progress' Lee Seung-Chul
The KBS original documentary 'Never-ending Lee Seung-Chul,' which announces the start of the Chuseok special project, follows Lee Seung-Chul's 40-year musical journey and also sheds light on the changes in South Korea's popular music.
From the 1980s, when rock music was at its peak, to the present, it unpacks changes in music and public sentiment over time through Lee Seung-Chul's life and songs. The footsteps of Lee Seung-Chul, who created his own musical world by producing numerous hit songs, and the stories contained within will be revealed along with a rich archive.
In particular, attention is focused on the image of Lee Seung-Chul as a "musician in progress," who, even now on his 40th anniversary, continues his pursuit of music and the stage. Beyond the glories of a brilliant past, viewers can expect to see the true side of Lee Seung-Chul as an artist who still stands on stage and contemplates music.
# Variety 'Delivery Song'｜Lee Seung-Chul x Tak Jae-Hoon x Sunny 'CheoldakSunny' on the move! A special musical delivery from the 'person Lee Seung-Chul' off the stage
In 'Delivery Song,' airing on the 21st, Lee Seung-Chul's friendly charm, different from his onstage charisma, unfolds. Lee Seung-Chul, with MC Tak Jae-Hoon and Sunny, directly visits places that need his voice and gives the gift of special songs.
They make surprise visits to the living places of the story protagonists, turning an ordinary day into an unforgettable stage, and the trio's lively chemistry is also a viewing highlight. The uninhibited banter between longtime friends Lee Seung-Chul and Tak Jae-Hoon, combined with Sunny's bright energy, delivers fresh laughs.
Through the continuous conversations among the three during their travels, viewers will also see the human side of Lee Seung-Chul that is rarely seen on stage.
The places they visit are also varied. From wedding halls preparing for a precious departure to special meetings that share hearts through music, and the Gyeonggi-do Fire Service Academy where about 400 prospective firefighters gather, they visit various sites. Attention is focused on how the unexpected arrival of Lee Seung-Chul and his songs will turn people's ordinary days into special memories.
# Music show 'Never-ending story - Lee Seung-Chul'｜'Aural luxury' in full effect! overwhelming live
The climax of the three-part series is the performance 'Never-ending story - Lee Seung-Chul,' which heated up Inspire Arena last August. The overwhelming sound and stage production befitting the moniker 'the emperor of live' are expected to be vividly delivered to living rooms.
Lee Seung-Chul's legendary 'emperor band' completes the majestic sound, and multi-channel surround immersive audio that places dozens of speakers throughout the arena maximizes the vivid energy of the site.
The large-scale stage production also captures attention. From a cube descent opening unfolding from a height of 7 meters to aerial lifts and giant air balloons, the Inspire Arena's space is actively used for large-scale spectacles that blend with Lee Seung-Chul's live performance.
In addition, the show encompasses Lee Seung-Chul's musical life, from long-loved signature hits to songs deeply rooted in fans' memories. Although each generation remembers different songs, the moments when everyone sings along are expected to deliver a deep resonance to Chuseok living rooms.
The production team said the documentary will take an in-depth look at Lee Seung-Chul's life and present, who has built his musical world with his own voice over 40 years, and the variety show will show a friendly and human side that goes into people's lives offstage. They added that the concert will condense the musical prowess accumulated over 40 years and the true value befitting the 'emperor of live' in overwhelming sound and onstage performance, and said they hope viewers will recall their own memories that have accompanied Lee Seung-Chul's music as they follow how the three pieces with different charms connect into one story.
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