Lee Sang Won, a member of the first-generation idol group “Sobangcha” (also known as “Firetruck”), which is as popular as BTS, said he has had a difficult life.
Lee Sang Won once appeared on the YouTube channel “Update Olympics” (literal translation) to reveal his current situation, which fans were curious about.
On this day, Lee Sang Won remembered the popularity of his old group Sobangcha, which caused explosive syndrome in the past.
Sobangcha debuted with the album “Last Night’s Story” in 1987, and immediately attracted attention for their unconventional fashion of the time, as well as their never-before-seen colorful stage performances.
According to Lee Sang Won, thousands of fans would gather in front of the apartment where he stayed at other times in Sobangcha.
It is no exaggeration to say that Sobangcha has received as much love as the third generation boy group BTS, which currently enjoys global popularity.
Despite having a heyday, Lee Sang Woo shocked everyone by revealing that he suffered a lot of hardships afterward.
“When preparing for an album, all sorts of bad things happened. There was this investment and the album didn’t do well in the end, so they told me to pay it back.”the former idol said.
In the end, Lee Sang Won, who was in trouble, had to work day and night to earn a living.
He added, “I have been pressured or threatened about the album for over 10 years, making it difficult to work in a company. As the pressure got stronger, I couldn’t even carry on with my daily life.”
Lee Sang Won, who was suffering from an enormous amount of stress, ended up declaring bankruptcy, giving up everything, and moving to live in a tiny studio apartment.
Then, he added, “The house was so squalid that it would be shocking to the general public. Former member Won Gwan and his wife once came to see how I was and brought green onion kimchi. I cooked the ramen and served it to him.”
Fortunately, it’s not very difficult right now, Lee Sang Won shared.
According to the former celebrity, he worked at a lounge bar run by his younger brother for 3 years before saving enough money to open his own business.
When asked about his earnings, Lee Sang Won revealed, “Monthly sales are 60 to 70 million won. When things go well, it’s about 80-90 million won. However, the net profit is not that huge.”
Lee Sang Won, who did not lose his dazzling smile throughout the interview, also confessed: “Honestly, my insides are completely rotten and damaged. But outside I always smile. I’m just giving up.
Finally, he thanked Sobangcha’s fans for their passionate love.
“I have received so much love, I would like to thank them again,” he said, adding: “I am living my life to the fullest right now. My dream is to build a good family. Since I have no one now, I hope to create a happy family.”
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