Lee Joo Seung donates entire 100 million won prize money... Grandfather

Actor Lee Joo Seung has donated the entire 100 million won prize money from a survival program. In Lee Joo Seung's daily life revealed through MBC's 'I Live Alone' on the 17th, his joy of winning was shown alongside his practice of sharing in accordance with his grandfather's wishes.

The support of his grandfather, who used to call him 'Director Lee'

Lee Joo Seung recently emerged as the final winner of ENA's short drama director survival show, 'Director's Arena.' He proved his talent with the work 'The Murderer Upstairs,' for which he served as the director, screenwriter, and lead actor. Behind the moment of glory, there was also sadness. Lee Joo Seung lost his grandfather while writing the final script for the survival show. He shared his feelings at the time, saying, "I think I immersed myself even more to forget the sadness." During his lifetime, his grandfather was a supporter who had called him 'Director Lee' since Lee Joo Seung first directed a short film, supporting his dreams. Lee Joo Seung could not take his eyes off the winning trophy and the donation certificate placed in front of his grandfather's photograph for a long time. He said, "I had a conversation with my grandfather in my heart. It is a shame he couldn't be here, but it is comforting to think that he is watching."

The reason for deciding to donate the entire 100 million won prize

The 100 million won prize money will be donated entirely to a welfare facility for single-parent families. This decision was made to honor the wishes of his grandfather, who always emphasized service and sharing. Lee Joo Seung explained the background of the donation, saying, "I received the prize money and donated it all. My grandfather always told me to volunteer." He credited his win to his grandfather, saying, "I feel like my grandfather helped me." His grandfather passed away on February 22 at the age of 97. During his lifetime, he was a national meritorious person and an officer who participated in the Korean War.

The time of parting experienced by the family and their pet dog Coco

In this broadcast, the pain of loss experienced by the family was also shown. At his mother's house, traces of the pet dog 'Coco,' who crossed the rainbow bridge last February, remained. After Coco passed away, his mother spent time grieving, such as walking the usual walking route while carrying the urn for a while. Lee Joo Seung was mindful of the atmosphere at home, considering that his mother wanted to fully spend time remembering Coco. He gifted a rug to his mother to place in the space where the pet's traces remained. To ease the loneliness of his grandmother, who lives alone, Lee Joo Seung visited her house with his mother. The family comforted each other as they faced the great sorrows of losing both the pet dog Coco and his grandfather in succession.

Tearful filial piety shown to his grandmother

Lee Joo Seung prepared a sincere time for his grandmother. Along with his mother, he prepared for the meeting by making tomato juice for health and side dishes. Upon arriving at his grandmother's house, Lee Joo Seung presented the winning trophy and the 100 million won donation certificate. Facing her grandson's achievement, the grandmother held the trophy tightly with both hands and shed tears, saying, "Your grandfather would have loved this." Lee Joo Seung and his mother also had tearful eyes at the sight of their grandmother. Lee Joo Seung visits his grandmother once or twice a week to be her companion. The episode of 'I Live Alone' aired that day recorded a household viewership rating of 6.2% in the metropolitan area, ranking first among Friday entertainment programs.