The evening of November 7Beloved Korean entertainment personality Lee Kwang Soo appeared on SBS variety program My grumpy secretarytogether with senior actor Lee Seo Jin. But instead of a cheerful chat, the episode took a tense turn when the “Prince of Asia” found himself cornered by awkward questions about his partner, actress Lee Sun Bin.
The segment opened with Lee Seo Jin teasing Lee Kwang Soo, saying: “I saw your girlfriend at the hairdresser.” In response, Lee Kwang Soo smiled awkwardly and said: “Our relationship is going very well, we have been together for eight-nine years.“
Lee Seo Jin then insisted further: “If you have been dating for more than two years, you now have to choose between marriage or breaking up.” The host’s insistent questions left Lee Kwang Soo visibly uncomfortable. Finally he replied firmly: “What are you asking? We won’t break up.”
Although the exchange was supposed to be funny, many viewers reacted strongly: some felt that Lee Seo Jin’s questions crossed a personal boundary. Online comments ranged from sympathy for Lee Kwang Soo’s distress to criticism of the show for putting a strain on a private relationship.
Lee Sun Bin, meanwhile, had his name mentioned several times on air, prompting public speculation about his reaction to the barrage of questions. The two met for the first time on the popular reality show Running Man when Lee Sun Bin appeared as a guest in 2016. They publicly confirmed their relationship later and have maintained a low-profile status ever since.
For his part, Lee Kwang Soo has been a constant presence in variety and Korean cinema, often recognized for his comedic energy and loyal fan base. Lee Sun Bin, born in 1994, is also an accomplished actress and former idol group member, known for her versatility in both drama and film.
The incident raises questions about how Korean entertainment culture handles public figures’ personal relationships and whether lighthearted jokes sometimes veer into intrusive territory.
