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Actor Lee Jun-young surprises parents with house, car and paid-off debts
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Actor Lee Jun-young surprises parents with house, car and paid-off debts

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Lee Jun-young shared an anecdote on "You Quiz on the Block" about paying off his parents' debts and gifting them a house and car.
  • He expressed surprise at his parents' subdued reaction, expecting more overt joy.
  • The story highlighted his filial piety and his parents' emotional response to his generosity.

Actor Lee Jun-young revealed a heartwarming story of filial piety on the tvN show "You Quiz on the Block." During the "Last Dance" special episode, Lee shared how he managed to pay off his parents' significant debts, and subsequently gifted them a house and a car.

Lee recounted the experience, expressing his anticipation of his parents' overwhelming joy and gratitude. However, he was taken aback when their reaction was more subdued than expected. He described their voices as having "lost all their energy," suggesting a deep emotional response that perhaps transcended simple outward expressions of happiness.

The anecdote offered a glimpse into Lee's dedication to his family and the profound impact of his actions. His parents' quiet but deeply felt reaction underscored the weight of his generosity and their appreciation for his efforts to alleviate their financial burdens.

I thought they would be happy, but their voices were completely subdued.

— Lee Jun-youngDescribing his parents' reaction after he paid off their debts and bought them a house and car.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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