On the July 17 episode of KBS2’s Problematic child at homeLee Hee Joon and fellow actor Jin Sun Kyu appear as guests, where they candidly discuss their careers, personal struggles, and the people who have shaped their journeys.
During the broadcast, Jin Sun Kyu remembers the actor Oh Man Seok, his senior at the Korea National University of Arts, describing him as “the benefactor of my life.” He reflects on his financially difficult college years after leaving his hometown of Jinhae for Seoul, recalling a time when he couldn’t even afford a haircut and simply let his hair grow out.
According to Jin, Oh Man Seok regularly invited him home for hot meals, personally took him to a hairdresser, and even paid for his haircuts. He also revealed that as he prepared for his wedding during his years as an unknown actor, Oh generously offered him financial support, a gesture for which he remains deeply grateful.
Lee Hee Joon, meanwhile, introduced the personal routine he has maintained for the past decade: performing 108 Buddhist prostrations every day. He admitted that his growing obsession with delivering perfect performances eventually led to severe anxiety and he was eventually diagnosed with panic disorder.
The actor explained that he began practicing the daily ritual when he wondered whether he should leave the entertainment industry altogether. Reflecting on his impact, Lee said, “The quality of my life is completely different on days when I do my 108 prostrations compared to days when I don’t do them.” He added that maintaining the practice without missing a single day over the past decade has changed his life dramatically.
Viewers can watch heartfelt conversations between Jin Sun Kyu and Lee Hee Joon on Problematic child at homeairs on KBS2 at 10.10pm on July 17.
Lee Hee Joon made his acting debut in the 2007 drama film Que Sera Sera before gaining widespread recognition with 2012’s hit KBS2 My husband has a family. Since then, he has built a successful career in both film and television. It will return to audiences later this year with the Netflix original Dead end jobfollowed by the Disney+ series The Koreanswhose release is scheduled for 2027.
Sources: Daum
