Actor Choi Sang-yeob, who debuted after even changing his surname, turns out to be Park Mi-sun
It has been revealed that Choi Sang-yeop, the son of comedians Park Mi-sun and Lee Bong-won, changed his surname before debuting in order to stand on his own without the influence of his parents.
Standing Alone Under the Name 'Choi Sang-yeop' Instead of His Parents' Halo
It has become a hot topic that the son of comedian couple Park Mi-sun and Lee Bong-won is actor Choi Sang-yeop (real name Lee Sang-yeop). Rather than relying on his parents' fame, Choi debuted under the surname 'Choi' instead of his real surname 'Lee' to walk the path of an actor solely through his own talent. Born in 1997, he graduated from Incheon University with a degree in Performing Arts and made his stage debut in March 2023 through the play 'Korea Theater Festival - Story of Baeso-goji.' Standing 183cm tall with handsome looks, he is currently active under Cube Entertainment.
An Anecdote Shared by Jo Hye-ryun: "I Didn't Even Know Lee Bong-won's Brother Was His Son"
This fact was recently revealed through content on the YouTube channel 'Rolling Thunder.' Comedian Jo Hye-ryun mentioned in the video that Park Mi-sun's son is active as a stage actor under a different surname. Jo stated that during the audition for the play 'I Love You, Mom' two years ago, she had no idea the participant was Park Mi-sun's son, adding, "He is so cute, handsome, and acts so well."
In particular, Jo Hye-ryun shared an anecdote about how his father, Lee Bong-won, failed to recognize his son at the performance venue. This was because Choi Sang-yeop, who is usually quiet, showed a completely different side on stage. Emphasizing his acting skills, Jo explained the situation, saying, "(Lee) Bong-won couldn't recognize his own son," and noted how he was surprised after seeing the performance, saying, "That's Sang-yeop? He really is my son."
Park Mi-sun's Parenting Philosophy: "Change the Name and Work Quietly"
Park Mi-sun has previously expressed her stance on her children's career paths through broadcasts. As a parent without professional knowledge in the acting field, she shared that she worried about how to help them and wanted her children to change their names and work quietly on their own. Her daughter, Lee Yu-ri, is also active as an actress.
Filmography Built on the Theater Stage
Since his debut in 2023, Choi Sang-yeop has been steadily building his career through consistent activities on the theater stage. Starting with his debut work 'Korea Theater Festival - Story of Baeso-goji,' he has proven his acting abilities by appearing in various works such as 'I Love You, Mom,' 'Body Change,' and 'Hamlet Trial.'
