On the February 28 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s variety show Salimnam 2 (Mr. House Husband Season 2), Lee Yo Won made a rare appearance and introduced her youngest son, Park Jae Won, to the public. Since marrying in 2003 and raising three children (one son and two daughters), this marked the first time she has shared her children on television, drawing significant interest from viewers.
The biggest buzz of the episode centered around her son’s striking visuals.
MC Eun Ji Won revealed, “At a company dinner in the past, Lee Yo Won showed us her son’s photo and proudly said he looked like actor Park Bo Gum.” Embarrassed, Lee Yo Won laughed and replied, “I must have been drunk back then.”
However, when Jae Won appeared on screen, many viewers were surprised by his well-defined features and warm visuals, which seemed to support the comparison. His neat image and gentle aura immediately earned admiration.
Introducing himself confidently as “Lee Yo Won’s third child, Park Jae Won,” he also shared that he is currently an aspiring athlete playing as a point guard for the youth basketball team Samsung Thunders.
Notably, it was revealed that he belongs to the same basketball team as the son of actors Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung, drawing further attention. The episode even captured Lee Yo Won driving long distances to support her son at competitions, as well as scenes of Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung at the arena.
The mother-son chemistry also provided heartwarming comedic moments. When asked about his mother’s strengths, Jae Won began listing, “She’s pretty and tall…” before suddenly turning to the production staff and asking, “Can you recommend more of her strengths?” His unexpected honesty sent the studio into laughter.
Lee Yo Won responded playfully, “Maybe I really don’t have any strengths,” showing a relatable and down-to-earth side that viewers found charming.
With her rare glimpse into family life, Lee Yo Won not only showcased her son’s promising future and handsome visuals but also revealed a warm, candid side of herself as a mother — leaving audiences asking for more family moments in the future.
Sources: MHN (Hockey News Korea),KBS2