It has been revealed that the son of legendary Korean comedian couple Park Mi-sun and Lee Bong-won has been pursuing an acting career under a different surname to avoid relying on his parents' fame.
Recently, comedians Park Mi-sun and Lee Kyung-shil appeared on comedian Jo Hye-ryun's YouTube channel to share updates and talk about their families. Reflecting on a time when she temporarily halted her activities due to health issues, Park expressed her deep affection for her children.
Park shared, "While I was sick, I realized how important family is. My daughter documented every step of my recovery and uploaded it to YouTube. She put so much heart into it," expressing her gratitude.
Jo Hye-ryun, producer of the play "I Love You, Mom," mentioned actor Choi Sang-yeop, stating, "His son is currently working as an actor under a different surname." She added, "Two years ago, a young man came to audition, and it turned out to be Park Mi-sun's son. I didn't even know during the audition. He is working under the surname Choi, and he is so cute, handsome, and truly a great actor."
She continued with a laugh, "What's even funnier is that when Lee Bong-won came to see the play, he didn't even recognize his own son. He kept asking, 'Where is Sang-yeop?' and was shocked when he was told, 'I am Sang-yeop.'"
Park Mi-sun commented, "My son dreamed of being a comedian when he was young. We even taught him how to fall safely, saying, 'Mom and Dad will teach you.' But then, suddenly, he said he wanted to be an actor. We didn't know much about the acting industry, so we didn't know how to help him. Still, he changed his name and has been quietly walking his own path without any help from his parents," showing her support.
Choi Sang-yeop is currently signed as an actor under Cube Entertainment, the same agency as his parents.
He has been building his filmography step by step, appearing in plays such as "I Love You, Mom," "Fill Up MIMI," "Hamlet Trial," and "Orlando," as well as films like "The Way of Drawing Lines," "Our Neighborhood Superhero," and "Airdrop," and the KBS 1TV drama "Cheongsanri: Reconstruction of the Battle." He is also active in various fields, including commercials and YouTube dramas.
A representative from Cube Entertainment told SBS Entertainment News, "Choi Sang-yeop has a strong will to be recognized as an actor on his own merits rather than through his parents' fame. He didn't reveal whose son he was, changed his surname, and has been steadily attending auditions to carve out his own path." The representative added, "He is a quiet and diligent actor who is trusted on set. He doesn't shy away from small roles and is growing one step at a time."
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)