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Singer Won Hyuk says he wants to build a career in his own name
Trot singer Won Hyuk spoke about wanting to succeed in his own name on KBS 1TV’s “Morning Forum” in South Korea on Nov.
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He previously worked as a musical actor and turned to trot after appearing on an audition program.
Won is married to comedian Lee Yong-sik’s daughter, Lee Su-min, and they had a daughter in 2025.
Some online comments said Won relied on his famous father-in-law, and he acknowledged that Lee’s help had given him opportunities.
Becoming a husband and father made him want to prove his own ability and support his family through his work.
Won said the show was the first stage where he was the main attraction, and he pledged to establish himself as a singer in his own right.
He became tearful while speaking about his wife and daughter, and the sources do not describe any next career step.
Trot singer Won Hyuk said he wants to establish himself through his own work, rather than be known mainly as comedian Lee Yong-sik’s son-in-law.
He spoke on KBS 1TV’s “Morning Forum” on November 4, 2026, and said it was the first stage where he was the main performer.
Won Hyuk acknowledged that his father-in-law’s support helped him work as a singer, but said he wants his abilities to be recognized in his own right.
He said becoming a husband and father had made him feel a greater responsibility to support his family.
He became emotional while speaking about wanting to be a proud husband and father and a successful trot singer in his own name.
- Who
- Trot singer Won Hyuk, comedian Lee Yong-sik’s son-in-law.
- What
- He said he wants to build his career under his own name and be recognized as a singer in his own right.
- When
- November 4, 2026.
- Where
- On KBS 1TV’s “Morning Forum,” during “Challenge! Dream Stage.
- Why
- He said he wants to take responsibility for his family and have his abilities as a singer recognized. He also addressed online comments about relying on his father-in-law.
Online commenters who criticized Won Hyuk
Won Hyuk
Career independence
Online commenters who criticized Won Hyuk
Commenters asked how long he would rely on his father-in-law and said they wanted to see him work on his own.
Won Hyuk
He acknowledged receiving help from his father-in-law but said he wants to stand on his own as a singer.
Won Hyuk married Lee Su-min, daughter of comedian Lee Yong-sik.
Won Hyuk and Lee Su-min had a daughter.
Won Hyuk appeared on KBS 1TV’s “Morning Forum” and spoke about wanting to establish himself as a singer in his own name.
- Singer
- Won Hyuk
- TV program
- KBS 1TV’s “Morning Forum,” “Challenge! Dream Stage
- Father-in-law
- Comedian Lee Yong-sik
- Marriage
- Won Hyuk married Lee Su-min in April 2024.
- Daughter
- Won Hyuk and Lee Su-min had a daughter in 2025.
- Career goal
- Establish himself as trot singer Won Hyuk in his own name.
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What people are saying
I want to be a wonderful dad to my beloved daughter as trot singer Won Hyuk. I also want to be an honorable and proud husband to my wife, Su-min.
I will stand tall under my own name, Won Hyuk, as a proud father and husband, no longer just Lee Yong-sik’s son-in-law.
I will stand tall under my own name, not as Lee Yong-sik’s son-in-law, but as a proud husband and father.