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It has been revealed that the son of 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.
During a recent appearance on comedian Jo Hye-ryun's YouTube channel, Park Mi-sun and Lee Kyung-sil shared updates on their lives and families. Reflecting on a period when she had to temporarily halt her activities due to health issues, Park expressed her deep affection for her children.
"While I was sick, I realized how important family is," Park said. "My daughter documented every step of my recovery and uploaded it to YouTube. She put so much heart into it," she added, expressing her gratitude.
Comedian Jo Hye-ryun, who produced the play "I Love You, Mom," mentioned actor Choi Sang-yeop, noting, "His son is currently acting under a different surname." She continued, "Two years ago, a young man came to audition, and it turned out to be Park Mi-sun's son. I didn't even know during the audition. He is working under the surname Choi, and he is so cute, handsome, and a truly talented actor."
Jo added with a laugh, "What's even funnier is that when Lee Bong-won came to watch the play, he didn't even recognize his own son. He kept asking, 'Where is Sang-yeop?' and was shocked when the actor replied, 'I am Sang-yeop.'"
Park Mi-sun shared her support, saying, "My son dreamed of being a comedian when he was young. We even taught him how to fall safely, but one day he suddenly said he wanted to be an actor. Since we don't know much about the acting industry, we didn't know how to help him. Still, he changed his name and has been quietly walking his own path without any help from his parents."
Choi Sang-yeop is currently signed as an actor with Cube Entertainment, the same agency as his parents.
He has been steadily building his filmography, appearing in plays such as "I Love You, Mom," "Fill Up MIMI," "Hamlet Trial," and "Orlando." He has also appeared in films like "Drawing the Line," "Our Neighborhood Superhero," and "Airdrop," as well as the KBS 1TV drama "Cheongsan-ri: Reconstructing the Battle." He is also active in various fields, including commercials and YouTube 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 walked his own path by consistently going to auditions after changing his surname, without revealing whose son he is. He is a trusted actor on set due to his quiet and sincere personality. He is growing step by step, never turning down even the smallest roles."
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