Who Knew Squid Game’s Frontman Lee Byung-hun Had Such a Soft Side?

Top actor Lee Byung-hun just proved once again that he’s husband goals. The veteran star has gifted his voice to support his wife, actress Lee Min-jung, in her return to television—marking a rare moment of “celebrity-level husband support” that fans can’t get enough of.

On May 16, KBS 2TV will premiere its new variety program From Min-jung, With Love (Korean title: Ganeun-jeong Oneun-jeong Lee Min-jung). In the show, Lee Min-jung takes the lead as host, traveling to rural villages with a mobile convenience store stocked with daily necessities. Along the way, she shares stories, laughter, and a night’s stay with locals.

The permanent cast includes Boom, Ahn Jae-hyun, Kim Jung-hyun, and Kim Jae-won, forming a “five-sibling” team of variety newbies and veterans.

The Surprise Cameo That Has Everyone Talking

Ahead of the premiere, the show released a teaser video that subtly featured Lee Byung-hun’s voice—sparking buzz online. His cameo as the narrator was met with enthusiasm from fans, especially since it marks a rare public show of support for his wife’s new venture.

So how did it happen?

In the premiere episode, viewers will see the behind-the-scenes story of how Lee Byung-hun’s narration came to be. During a brainstorming session on how to promote their mobile store to villagers, one cast member suggested using Lee Byung-hun’s voice—given his previous narration work in Our Blues, where he played a traveling salesman with a similar delivery.

With a serious yet humorous tone, Lee Min-jung accepted the mission.

“Eggs Are Here!”—Husband Byung-hun’s Cameo Goes Viral

On the first day of business, Lee Min-jung proudly shared, “My husband wanted to support something meaningful, so he offered his voice as a talent donation.”

The cast then listened to Lee Byung-hun’s pre-recorded lines, including:

“Let’s go, Min-jung from From Min-jung, With Love!”

“The convenience store is here!”

“Eggs, eggs!”

“Detergent, detergent!”

The cast couldn’t stop laughing at his unexpectedly enthusiastic tone, adding a fun twist to the show’s heartwarming concept.

Can the ‘Five Siblings’ Survive Their First Sale Day?

The first episode also follows the cast as they open shop for the first time on Hyojado Island. But the cheerful atmosphere turns chaotic as a flood of customers sends the team into a collective panic.

Whether the cast will survive the day—or manage to complete a single sale without a meltdown—is a question the premiere will answer.

The Frontman Returns

Meanwhile, actor Lee Byung-hun—who truly needs no introduction—is returning to the screen with the final installment of Netflix’s global phenomenon, Squid Game Season 3. Premiering on June 27, the teaser for the series has already racked up nearly 15 million views since its release on May 5, fueling global excitement.

The highly anticipated third and final season features a powerhouse cast including Lee Byung-hun, Lee Jung-jae, Im Si-wan, Wi Ha-joon, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, and Park Sung-hoon. With speculation around shocking plot twists and returning characters already buzzing across fan communities, Squid Game 3 is shaping up to be one of the biggest K-drama events of the year.

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