Yoon Hyung Bin told a heartwarming story about Lee Soo Geun.
On the April 9 episode of Knowing Bros, the show hosted Yoon Hyung Bin and wife Jung Kyung Mi,and fellow comedian couple Kim Won Hyo and Shim Jin Hwa.
Yoon Hyung Bin revealed, “Last year investors said they would be investing in a comedy show, so I got comedians together and performed.”
The comedian continued, “However, after the show, the investors disappeared without paying out the comedians who performed. I would have to pay the comedians out with my own money. “Lee Soo Geun performed for a whole month, and I wasn’t able to pay him.”
Yoon Hyung Bin stated, “One day, Lee Soo Geun asked to meet at a restaurant. He never talked about getting paid, and we had a good time talking about everything else.”
When it was time to go, the comedian revealed Lee Soo Geun told him, “Hyung Bin, I heard everything. I will handle it, so I don’t want you to worry about anything,” touching viewer’s hearts.
According to Yoon Hyung Bin, Lee Soo Geun then told him, “You worried a lot, huh? Don’t worry anymore. Next time if there is a fun show, let’s do it together again.” Yoon Hyung Bin admitted he was in tears by Lee Soo Geun’s gesture.
Yoon Hyung Bin was a popular comedian who gained fame through his character, Wang Bi Ho, on KBS‘s Gag Concert in the 2000s.
Lee Soo Geun is one of Korea’s most revered comedians. He made his start on KBS’s Gag Concert before joining the hit program One Night Two Days. Since then, he has enjoyed massive success on flagship programs Journey To The West and Knowing Bros.
