Lee Yi Kyung "Yoo Jae Suk made me who I am" tears up as he expresses his gratitude

On January 30th, MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo' aired a special spin-off episode as part of the Lunar New Year festivities, featuring the famous lovesick Lee Yi Kyung going on a free trip with his beloved 'older brothers,' HaHa and Joo Woo Jae. 

During their travels, Yi Kyung reflects on his personal dreams and the things he had always wanted to do with his brothers, fulfilling those wishes during their time together. As they bond over their friendship journey, the three men grow closer, opening up about honest topics and sharing thoughts that they hadn’t been able to express on the main 'Hangout with Yoo' show.

The emotional conversation begins with HaHa, who reflects on the changes he felt after joining the Hangout with Yoo team and expresses gratitude for the experience. Yi Kyung, after some hesitation, asks, "I thought I wouldn’t get along with Woo Jae brother at first. How about you?" The conversation continues naturally as Woo Jae shares the efforts he made to connect with the team after joining 'Hangout with Yoo' and opens up about some of his recent concerns, deepening the conversation.

The topic then shifts to Yoo Jae Suk. With heartfelt emotion, Yi Kyung shares, "Jae Suk brother really helped me become a better person," recalling how Yoo Jae Suk corrected his past mistakes and played a pivotal role in his personal growth. 

HaHa, resonating with this sentiment, recalls a time during the early days of Infinite Challenge when he was scolded by Yoo Jae Suk for being late, a moment that made him realize the importance of discipline. HaHa humorously adds, "You don’t know how scary he was," as he shares the strict yet formative punishment Yoo Jae Suk imposed, which lightens the mood of the conversation.

This touching exchange highlights the strong bonds and personal growth these individuals have experienced through their time on 'Hangout with Yoo,' as well as the profound influence Yoo Jae Suk has had on shaping their careers and lives.

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