He smiled silently. Even under the dim lights of the banquet hall, he remained unshaken. The weight on his shoulders was heavy, but his gaze was still the same. It was Lee Soo-geun.
On the 13th, Lee Soo-geun appeared at the wedding of Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min held at the Grand InterContinental Parnas Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. This was the very day the news of his wife Park Ji-yeon's kidney transplant surgery was announced.
Lee Soo-geun stood in front of the camera dressed in a checkered shirt and a neat tie. Behind his light smile, worries and support intertwined. It seemed that, just like the strap of the bag on his shoulder, there was a lot of responsibility in his heart.
Inside the wedding venue, another scene unfolded. The couple Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra stood side by side. Dressed in white shirts and neat suits, their eyes reflected the ease of a long-time couple. Among the many guests behind them, only laughter and sincerity remained on this day.
Lee Soo-geun brightly congratulated Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min on their new beginning. Although he was facing his wife's surgery, he smiled as if to say, "I wanted to support my colleague's new start with a smile today." It was simple yet profound, quiet yet strong.
In a place where someone was being cheered on, warmth remained. He was a comedian on stage, but on this day, he was a heavy supporter and a sincere presence more than anyone else.
Meanwhile, Lee Soo-geun's wife Park Ji-yeon revealed on the same day through social media, "Thank you for all the support. After the final examination, I am scheduled to receive a second kidney transplant in mid-next month." She shared her current situation, saying, "I will overcome this cautiously."
Park Ji-yeon had previously received her first kidney transplant due to pregnancy-induced hypertension and is now preparing for a re-transplant with a donation from her biological brother. Lee Soo-geun continues his activities while keeping his mind focused beside his family.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
