In 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret', Lee Chan-won, Mi-yeon, and Jang Do-yeon shed tears.
The 21st episode of KBS2's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret', airing on the 27th, highlights the life of Father Lee Tae-seok, who practiced true love in the war-torn land of Tonj.
Despite his difficult circumstances, the dutiful son Lee Tae-seok, who never ranked below first place since childhood, managed to get into medical school on his own and became the pride of his family. However, young Lee Tae-seok suddenly gave up on the path of becoming a doctor, raising questions. A few years later, KBS cameras capture the missing Lee Tae-seok in the war-torn land of South Sudan's Tonj.
Choosing the path of a 'priest' instead of a doctor, Lee Tae-seok searches for a mission field. Unable to express the horrific reality of Tonj during the war, he heads there without hesitation. In Tonj, he becomes a miracle worker for the people as both a doctor and a priest. He treats leprosy patients, builds proper hospitals and schools, and even teaches music to children. Father Lee Tae-seok becomes a true friend to the people of Tonj. The studio is filled with admiration for the 'multi-talented' Father Lee Tae-seok, leading to humorous speculation about 'cloning techniques'.
After suddenly returning to Korea after three years, Father Lee Tae-seok was unable to fulfill his wish to 'return to Tonj soon'. On that day, Father Kim Sang-yoon, who belongs to the same order, shared, "Even after being diagnosed with colon cancer, Father Lee Tae-seok really wanted to go back to Tonj."
Father Lee Tae-seok often shed tears while looking at photos of children in his hospital room. The tears of the people of Tonj upon hearing the news of Father Lee Tae-seok's passing soaked the land that had no words like 'thank you', moving everyone in the studio to tears.
It is reported that the recording was briefly halted due to the tears of all four MCs, including Jang Do-yeon, Mi-yeon, Lee Nak-jun, and Lee Chan-won, who shared the story. Lee Chan-won choked up, saying, "It's so simple," while looking at Father Lee Tae-seok's old trunk, which he left behind, saying, "I will find you when I go back to Tonj."
After Father Lee Tae-seok passed away, changes occurred in Tonj. Could it be that the seeds of hope he planted have sprouted? His disciples followed in his footsteps and became doctors, with the number reaching over 50. The 'truly happy' legacy of Father Lee Tae-seok, which surprised everyone in the studio, will be revealed in the main broadcast.
The episode featuring 'Father Lee Tae-seok' in 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret' will air on the 27th at 8:30 PM.
