Hand over 20 million won, heading to the military… Son Bo-seung, enlists amid mother Lee Kyung-sil's farewell.
Actor Son Bo-seung has decided to enlist in the military to pay off a debt of 20 million won, and broadcaster Lee Kyung-sil has attracted attention by sharing footage of her son's enlistment.
On the 5th, Lee Kyung-sil shared the scene of her son Son Bo-seung's enlistment on her social media, along with the date "Thursday, June 5, 2025." On the previous day, the 4th, Lee Kyung-sil visited the 55th Division training camp in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, with her husband, daughter Sua, grandson Lee Hoon-gi, and daughter-in-law to see Son Bo-seung off.
Lee Kyung-sil noted, "The daughter-in-law, who wanted to come the most, initially didn't want to come, but Sua and I contacted her and she joined us," revealing her consideration for her daughter-in-law. The accompanying photos featured Son Bo-seung, who completed his enlistment preparations with a short haircut, carrying his son on his shoulders, capturing warm moments with his family that evoked strong emotions.
After returning home from enlistment, the grandson "wailed looking for his dad," she said. Lee Kyung-sil added with a bittersweet note that she expected her daughter-in-law to cry, but instead, she teased Lee Hoon-gi.
In the meantime, Son Bo-seung's reason for enlisting has come to light. Through the recently aired TV Chosun variety show "Lovers of Joseon," he confessed, "I’m going to the military to pay back the money I borrowed from my mom." This stems from a practical reason that if he saves 550,000 won a month in military savings, he can accumulate nearly 20 million won upon his discharge.
Lee Kyung-sil expressed pride in her son's responsible choice, saying, "I never told him to pay it back, but he decided on his own." She added, "I don’t plan to accept it easily, but it’s commendable that he has this mindset."
Meanwhile, Son Bo-seung, a 4-year married man, received much support for candidly sharing the background of marrying due to premarital pregnancy and his decision to enlist in the military in "Lovers of Joseon."
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