[Sportschosun Kim Jun-seok] Lee Sang-min drew viewers in even more with remarks that sparked strong empathy and his sharp analytical insight.
On Channel A's "Heart Signal Season 5," which aired on the 16th, Lee showed his trademark ability to read the cast's inner feelings, along with an unusually strong reaction that even took him out of the studio, making his presence felt.
That day, Lee showered Choi So-yoon with praise after she had expressed her feelings in a straightforward way through the previous "Nickname Date." He said, "She is the person who has said the least amount of pointless things among everyone I have ever seen," expressing deep affection for her.
In particular, Lee resonated deeply with the residents' sincere way of loving. After seeing Kim Minjoo pour her heart out to Kim Seong-min, he said, "Some people go through life and die without ever receiving this kind of love," repeatedly emphasizing the value of genuine feelings and touching viewers' hearts.
His cheerful reactions also stood out. When Park Woo-yeol was sharply called out for his one-on-one movie date with Kang Yoo-kyung last time, Lee could not hide his shock, jumped to his feet, and wandered around the studio. He even tried to leave work early by getting into the elevator inside the set and greeting everyone, drawing laughter.
Meanwhile, Lee enthusiastically agreed after seeing Choi So-yoon completely captivated by Kim Seo-won, saying, "How could she not fall for him?" He also drew attention by confidently saying that Kim Seo-won still had no idea what Choi So-yoon truly felt. Lee showed off his sharp reading of the situation by correctly picking up on the fact that Choi So-yoon had only said her date with someone else was simply good. He also said, "I can read Seo-won's face," impressing viewers with his ability to fully grasp the residents' complicated emotional dynamics.
In this way, Lee Sang-min is serving as an irreplaceable anchor on "Heart Signal Season 5," thanks not only to his sensitivity in interpreting the meaning behind the residents' expressions and actions, but also to his quick wit and variety-show sense that lead the studio atmosphere.
Meanwhile, "Heart Signal Season 5," featuring Lee Sang-min, airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. on Channel A.
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