Singer Lee Seung-gi achieved a victory in his first variety show appearance after a family separation.

On the 18th, Lee Seung-gi posted several photos on social media showing his appearance on KBS2's 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend,' along with the caption, "It was fun. Singing."

In the photos, Lee Seung-gi is seen wearing a leather jacket, utilizing a standing microphone to sing. Joining FT Island's Lee Hong-gi on 'Immortal Songs,' Lee Seung-gi erupted with rock spirit. During the special 'Oh My Star' broadcast, he selected WOODZ's 'Drowning,' showcasing explosive energy and synergy.

In the waiting room, Lee Seung-gi and Lee Hong-gi were playfully bickering, but on stage, their expressions changed, delivering a breathtaking immersion with tremendous singing ability and stage presence. The unique rock sensibility of Lee Hong-gi combined with Lee Seung-gi's solid vocal tone and high pitch created an intense burst of energy, and the two scored 418 points, preventing Kim Jun-soo and Choi Soo-ho from achieving their third victory and recording their first win.

The two secured the joy of final victory by thwarting the challenge of Choi Seong-soo and Ahn Seong-hoon. In particular, Lee Seung-gi felt the joy of winning in his first appearance on 'Immortal Songs' and expressed regret over not being able to "like" all the numerous comments on social media, saying, "I want to like them all, but I can’t for everyone."

In particular, this appearance by Lee Seung-gi on a variety show was also his first following the family separation. Lee Seung-gi's father-in-law, Imo, who is the husband of actress Gyeon Mi-ri, is under suspicion of manipulating stock prices by issuing orders and spreading rumors about two listed companies, including renewable energy firm QUANTAPIA. Imo has allegedly received money under the pretext of soliciting favors from officials at the Korea Exchange in relation to these companies and has been investigated for promising to receive an additional large sum if the favors were fulfilled.

In response, Lee Seung-gi stated, "Although a fine had been imposed in the retrial for the legal issues that had been continuously raised against my father-in-law, I have reached a situation where he is being prosecuted by investigations again due to similar illegal acts. As someone who has been waiting for the results based on family trust, I cannot control my feelings of devastation regarding my father-in-law's wrongdoing," and added, "I am deeply reflecting on my hasty comments made without thoroughly reviewing the issues related to my father-in-law last year. I believe that appropriate punishment must be applied for illegal acts, and I sincerely apologize to the victims who suffered due to my rash judgments. I also feel nothing but remorse towards everyone who trusted and understood me."

Lee Seung-gi expressed, "As a result of this incident, the trust between my family has been damaged to a level that is difficult to recover, and my wife and I have decided to sever ties with my in-laws after much contemplation. In the future, I will live with the correct values and a sense of responsibility for a healthy society."

After releasing an album and achieving a victory in his first variety show following a family separation, attention is focused on the stories Lee Seung-gi will continue to write.

Meanwhile, Lee Seung-gi married actress Lee Da-in, who is the daughter of actress Gyeon Mi-ri, in April 2023, and they have one daughter.

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