국민 코미디언 이용식의 ‘사위 사랑’과 원혁의 ‘두 얼굴’: 가족의 화합과 예술적 성취 사이에서 > K-wave Trends

The relationship between Lee Yong-sik and his son-in-law Won Hyuk was not smooth from the beginning. When Lee Yong-sik, his only daughter, announced that she would marry Won-hyuk, he expressed strong opposition due to his excessive affection and protective instinct for his daughter. However, Wonhyuk did not give up and continued his sincere courtship and efforts through broadcasting, which eventually moved his father-in-law's heart and resulted in marriage. The recent first birthday party for granddaughter Won E.L. was a symbolic display of the conflict and reconciliation the family had experienced. This event, which was hosted by Park Soo-hong at a hotel in Seoul, became a place where Lee Yong-sik confessed his inner feelings to his daughter through a letter that he had not been able to express before. This deeply moved the viewers and made them reflect on the true meaning of family.

It is no exaggeration to say that Lee Yong-sik's change came from his love for his only granddaughter. He expressed his special affection for his granddaughter by saying, “I want to project the same emotions I felt while raising Sumin to my granddaughter.” In fact, he disciplined himself by losing 20kg for his health and showed his will to stay by his granddaughter's side longer. His efforts can be said to be an extension of his fatherly love, in contrast to his stubbornness in the past. What is more important than the formal aspect of an extravagant first birthday party is Lee Yong-sik's tolerance, which allows him to overcome the pain and opposition of the past, accept his son-in-law as a complete family member, and plan a future together.

Meanwhile, Wonhyuk, better known to the public as ‘Lee Yong-sik’s son-in-law,’ has another intense life as a celebrity. In addition to his main career as a singer as a member of the group E’LAST, he recently established himself as an actor by playing the role of Mercutio in the musical ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ He is not simply a person who relies on the halo of his father-in-law, but he has proven his capabilities as an artist by performing intense choreography and live singing skills on stage. This served as an opportunity to expand the public’s view of him from ‘a lucky man who had a daughter’ to ‘an artist working hard in his field’. After finishing the performance, he confessed that the musical was a valuable experience that made him feel alive, and expressed his strong will to grow as an actor in the future.

Wonhyuk's dual actions simultaneously demonstrate the versatility and responsibility that modern society requires. At home, he lives as a husband who expresses his utmost love for his wife Lee Soo-min, and as a loving father who celebrates his daughter's first birthday. Outside, he lives as a sincere actor who portrays his character's emotions in three dimensions on stage. If his past struggle to receive recognition from his father-in-law within the confines of his family proves his human charm, his performance on the musical stage serves as evidence to prove that he is not a character who is limited to mere entertainment elements. His ability to balance both maintaining family harmony and realizing his artistic self serves as a positive example to many.