Lee Ju-seung, who donated the entire 100 million won prize, hands the victory to his grandmother

"Grandfather would have loved this" Lee Ju-seung's news of victory and tears

Actor Lee Ju-seung has donated the entire 100 million won prize money in accordance with the wishes of his late grandfather. After winning the final round of the ENA short drama director survival show 'Director's Arena' and securing the 100 million won prize, he kept his grandfather's words in his heart: to perform good deeds whenever something good happens. Lee Ju-seung practiced positive influence by donating the full amount to facilities for single-parent families.

Lee Ju-seung's sincerity was revealed through a preview of the MBC variety show 'I Live Alone,' which will air on the 17th. In the preview, Lee Ju-seung visited his grandmother's house with his mother. He expressed his affection for his grandmother, saying, "After Grandfather passed away, Grandmother has been feeling very lonely and empty, so I came to comfort her." Lee Ju-seung took care of her tenderly, such as placing side dishes on her rice and giving her a massage.

In particular, the scene where he shows his winning trophy to his grandmother is expected to touch the hearts of viewers. Lee Ju-seung reminisced about his memories with his grandfather, who believed in him, saying, "When he was alive, Grandfather used to call me 'Director Lee' and 'Director Lee,' saying I would succeed as a director." He then added that he had donated the first-place prize money. Upon receiving her grandson's trophy, the grandmother burst into tears, saying, "Thank you. Grandfather would have loved this," while Lee Ju-seung looked at her with a heavy heart.

From winning the director survival show to donating 100 million won: Lee Ju-seung's journey

Lee Ju-seung proved his capabilities as a South Korean short drama director and took the victory in 'Director's Arena,' which concluded on the 3rd. The skills he demonstrated during the survival process show why he was called 'Director Lee' and why he was the subject of his grandfather's expectations.

The background of his decision to donate the prize money lies in the teachings of his grandfather, who passed away this year. Lee Ju-seung explained the reason for his donation, stating, "My respected grandfather, who passed away this year, always told me to do good things whenever something good happens." This decision is a way of returning the social value of his grandfather's wish to raise him as a director.

The grandmother's eyes welled up with tears as she thought of her late husband upon hearing the news of the trophy and the donation brought by her grandson. Her words, that her husband would have been happier than anyone else if he were alive, show that Lee Ju-seung's success is the moment a family's wish has been fulfilled. 'I Live Alone,' airing on the 17th, will capture Lee Ju-seung following his grandfather's wishes.

"Grandfather would have loved this" Grandmother's tears and Lee Ju-seung's confession

While visiting his grandmother's house, Lee Ju-seung brought up memories of his grandfather. He explained the reason for his visit, saying, "After Grandfather passed away, (Grandmother) has been feeling very lonely and empty, so I came to comfort her."

He then held up his director survival victory trophy and said, "When he was alive, Grandfather used to call me 'Director Lee' and 'Director Lee,' saying I would succeed as a director." Upon hearing the news that he donated the first-place prize money, the grandmother hugged the trophy tightly and burst into tears, saying, "Thank you. Grandfather would have loved this."

A journey continuing from survival victory to donation

Lee Ju-seung took the final victory and secured a 100 million won prize in the ENA short drama director survival program 'Director's Arena,' which ended on the 3rd.

Following his victory, he donated the entire prize money to facilities for single-parent families. This decision follows the request of his grandfather, who passed away this year, saying, "Always do good things when something good happens."