[Sportschosun Jeong An-ji] Actress Lee Soo-kyung calmly opens up about the time when she struggled with depression and social anxiety, saying, "I had even considered retiring because of a severe skin disease."
On the 22nd episode of tvN STORY's "What to Do with Leftovers," airing on the 22nd, Lee Tae-gon, known as the entertainment industry's top fishing enthusiast, and actress Lee Soo-kyung, the queen of mukbang, join as guests and present an extraordinary self-sufficient Jeju feast.
That day, Lee Soo-kyung surprised everyone by revealing the heartbreaking reason she had to step away from the public eye for a while. She calmly shared that she had once considered retiring because of a severe skin disease, and spoke about the period when she suffered from depression and social anxiety.
Lee Tae-gon reportedly offered warm comfort, feeling deeply sorry for Lee Soo-kyung, whose body and mind had been worn down by the stress of repeated business failures.
Lee Tae-gon and Lee Soo-kyung previously played siblings in the drama "Heaven Help Us," which once topped 40 percent in viewership ratings. Reuniting on an entertainment program for the first time in 23 years, the two once again showed their easy chemistry as a caring older brother and a cheerful younger sister, adding warmth to the show.
Meanwhile, the Jeju special of tvN STORY's "What to Do with Leftovers" episode 48 will air on Monday the 22nd at 8 p.m.
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