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Key, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather as National Heroes... "Served in the Korean War and Vietnam War" ('I Live Alone')

KIM Soyoun
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2025-09-19 20:13:08
'I Live Alone'. Photo | MBC
'I Live Alone'. Photo | MBC

SHINee's Key reveals that his grandfather, great-grandfather, and maternal grandfather are all national heroes.

In the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone' airing on the 19th at 11:10 PM (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, Moon Gi-young), Key visits the National Yeongcheon Patriotic Cemetery to see his grandparents, and Lee Joo-seung, who has become a 'young master', heads to the Korean Folk Village with his Vietnamese sister-in-law and mother.

Upon arriving at the National Yeongcheon Patriotic Cemetery, Key states, "My grandfather served in the Korean War," and adds, "September is a meaningful month for me, so I came to see my grandfather and grandmother after a long time." He surprises everyone by mentioning that his great-grandfather also served in the Korean War and his maternal grandfather served in the Vietnam War. Star Go Seung-hwan from the village of Sijang comments, "You must feel proud."

When Key reveals that he also served in the military band of the Ministry of National Defense at the National Cemetery, Jeon Hyun-moo exclaims, "You're a patriotic idol!" Ki-an 84 jokes, "We'll pin a gold badge on you!" and shouts, "Thank you, Kibum!" bringing laughter.

As Jeon Hyun-moo watches Key find his grandparents' gravestones, he expresses gratitude and respect, saying, "We often forget that we are living thanks to them." Key prepares food and greets his grandparents after a long time, sitting comfortably in front of the gravestones and reminiscing. There is growing interest in the unforgettable memories Key will share with his grandparents.

Meanwhile, Lee Joo-seung transforms into a daily guide at the Korean Folk Village for his Vietnamese sister-in-law and mother. He mentions, "I plan to create memories in a Korean-style place," preparing a customized tour for his sister-in-law. Seeing the warm interaction between the mother and daughter, Lee Joo-seung smiles happily.

As he captures photos of his sister-in-law and mother enjoying a performance that has just started, he actively searches for photo spots to take pictures of his sister-in-law. When his sister-in-law, who was shyly saying, "I don't know how to pose~," stands in front of the camera, she strikes professional poses that impress the Rainbow members. Key expresses his joy, saying, "Finally, someone understands my heart!"

For his sister-in-law, who is serious about photos, Lee Joo-seung declares, "Today, I am the 'Jootographer' (Joo-seung + Photographer)," prompting Code Kunst to react playfully to 'Mutographer' (Hyun-moo + Photographer). Jeon Hyun-moo jokes, "I don't take pictures with my phone," raising expectations for the 'Jootographer's' photography skills.

Key, who has become a 'patriotic idol', and his memories with his grandparents can be seen on 'I Live Alone' airing on the 19th at 11:10 PM.

[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]

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