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'1 Night 2 Days' new cast member Lee Ki-taek faces 'lying' accusations from DinDin on debut
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'1 Night 2 Days' new cast member Lee Ki-taek faces 'lying' accusations from DinDin on debut

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New cast member Lee Ki-taek faced accusations of lying on his first day on the variety show '1 Night 2 Days'.
  • Fellow cast member DinDin claimed Lee Ki-taek had previously said he was most curious about Kim Jong-min and DinDin.
  • Lee Ki-taek admitted to the discrepancy, causing laughter among the cast.

New cast member Lee Ki-taek experienced a challenging yet humorous debut on the KBS2 variety show '1 Night 2 Days'.

I've enjoyed watching '1 Night 2 Days' and feel a sense of inner closeness with all the members.

— Lee Ki-taekLee Ki-taek's initial statement upon joining the cast of '1 Night 2 Days'.

During the episode, Lee Ki-taek and fellow new member Lee Yong-jin were tasked with a mission to reach Yangpyeong Dumulmeori first with two cast members each. Upon arrival, Lee Ki-taek expressed his enjoyment of the show and claimed to feel a sense of closeness with all the members.

He basically lies. When we met, he said he was most curious about Jongmin-hyung and me.

— DinDinDinDin's playful accusation towards Lee Ki-taek during the show.

However, his statement was quickly met with playful skepticism. When asked by Kim Jong-min whom he felt closest to, Lee Ki-taek appeared flustered. Cast member DinDin then revealed, "He basically lies. When we met, he said he was most curious about Jongmin-hyung and me."

I did say that.

— Lee Ki-taekLee Ki-taek's admission to DinDin's claim.

Lee Ki-taek readily admitted to the inconsistency, stating, "I did say that." This confession drew laughter from the other members, who playfully pressed him about who instructed him to lie. Lee Ki-taek found himself sweating as he navigated his first variety show appearance.

Who told you to lie?

— Cast membersThe cast members playfully questioning Lee Ki-taek after his admission.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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