Broadcaster Joo Byung-jin and comedian Lee Kyung-kyu sat down together for the first time in 36 years and looked back on the long passage of time.
Joo Byung-jin expressed his hurt that Lee Kyung-kyu had not contacted him during a difficult period, and Lee Kyung-kyu formally apologized for it.
Their conversation brought up feelings from the past, while also continuing with the observation that, as they had grown older together, they could now talk about those memories.
3-Line Summary
1. Joo Byung-jin and Lee Kyung-kyu met after 36 years
2. Lee Kyung-kyu apologized for not contacting him
3. Their relationship cannot be definitively assessed based only on a conversation broadcast on television
The Resentment Expressed as “You Should Have at Least Sent a Text”
Joo Byung-jin and Lee Kyung-kyu appeared on the tvN STORY entertainment program ‘What’s the Point of Leaving It Behind,’ which aired on October 5. The two met again after a long time and discussed broadcasting and life.
Joo Byung-jin mentioned that Lee Kyung-kyu had not contacted him first when he was going through a difficult time. He was speaking in the sense that Lee Kyung-kyu could at least have sent a text saying, “Please stay strong,” to a senior colleague who was struggling. Joo Byung-jin said that, rather than expressing anger over the matter, he had already moved beyond those feelings.
The remark did not end as a scene focused simply on counting how often they had been in contact. Joo Byung-jin confessed that, even after time had passed, he could feel as though his presence in the relationship had disappeared if there was no contact asking how he was doing. It was a moment when he directly voiced long-held resentment in front of the person involved.
Lee Kyung-kyu’s Explanation: “I Was Careful Because I Felt Sorry”
Lee Kyung-kyu cited guilt and caution as the reasons he had been unable to make contact. He explained that it was difficult to express himself and that he did not feel at ease when he did nothing, but he thought the matter would resolve itself with time.
Afterward, Lee Kyung-kyu formally apologized to Joo Byung-jin for not contacting him for 36 years. Joo Byung-jin replied that he was grateful that they were able to have this conversation, even after 36 years.
The two remembered the same incident with different emotions. For Joo Byung-jin, it was resentment that had remained for a long time; for Lee Kyung-kyu, it was guilt that made it difficult to approach him easily. What was confirmed on the broadcast was that they faced that difference through conversation and an apology.
Joo Byung-jin Says He Is Looking Again for a Home to Live in Alone
On the same program, Joo Byung-jin revealed that he had ended his life in a 200-pyeong mansion and was staying in temporary accommodation. He said that managing a house alone was difficult, so he was considering an apartment that would be easier to manage.
Joo Byung-jin also said that he felt particularly lonely while eating and mainly ate convenience foods. He spoke together about finding a new home and wishing for a companion, but no specific plans or decisions have been made public.
The focus of this broadcast was the moment when feelings remaining between longtime colleagues were confirmed through words. Since both an apology and personal reflections emerged, the scope of what viewers can confirm remains limited to the conversation directly shown on the broadcast.
References
- Xports News·Daum, the televised conversation between Joo Byung-jin and Lee Kyung-kyu
- Newsis, Joo Byung-jin’s remarks regarding his housing
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