Actor Choi Sang-yeop, Son of Park Mi-sun and Lee Bong-won, Changed Surname to Pursue Acting Without Parental Fame

It has been revealed that the son of South Korea's iconic comedian couple, Park Mi-sun and Lee Bong-won, has been pursuing an acting career under a different surname to avoid relying on his parents' fame.

Comedian Jo Hye-ryun recently hosted Park Mi-sun and Lee Gyeong-sil on her YouTube channel, where they shared updates and stories about their families. During the broadcast, Park reflected on the time she temporarily suspended her activities due to health issues and expressed her deep affection for her children.

"While I was sick, I realized how important family is," Park said, expressing her gratitude. "My daughter documented every step of my illness and uploaded it to YouTube. She put so much heart into it."

In response, comedian Jo Hye-ryun, producer of the play "I Love You, Mom," mentioned actor Choi Sang-yeop, revealing, "My son is currently working as an actor after changing his surname." She added, "A young man came to audition two years ago, and it turned out to be Park Mi-sun's son. I didn't even know when I was evaluating him. He is working under the surname Choi, and he is so cute, handsome, and a truly talented actor."

She continued with a laugh, "What's even funnier is that when Lee Bong-won came to see the play, he didn't recognize his own son. He kept asking, 'Where is Sang-yeop?' and was shocked when the actor later told him, 'I am Sang-yeop.'"

Park Mi-sun expressed her support, saying, "My son's dream when he was young was to be a comedian. We even taught him how to fall properly, saying, 'Mom and Dad will teach you,' but one day he suddenly said he wanted to be an actor. We didn't know much about the acting industry, so we didn't know how to help him. Still, he is quietly walking his own path without his parents' help, even changing his name."

Choi Sang-yeop is currently signed to Cube Entertainment, the same agency as his parents.

He has been building his filmography step by step, appearing in plays such as "I Love You, Mom," "Fill Up Mimi," "Hamlet Trial," and "Orlando," as well as films including "How to Draw a Line," "Our Neighborhood Superhero," and "Airdrop," and the KBS 1TV drama "Cheongsanri: Reconstruction of the Battle." He is also active in various fields, including commercials and web dramas.

A representative from Cube Entertainment told SBS Entertainment News, "Choi Sang-yeop has a strong will to be recognized as an actor on his own merits rather than through his parents' fame." The representative added, "He has been walking his own path by consistently auditioning without revealing whose son he is, after changing his surname. He is an actor who is trusted on set for his quiet and sincere personality. He is growing step by step, never turning down even the smallest roles."



Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | SBS Entertainment News
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