29/05/2026
A HEARTBREAKING CONFESSION! Lee Joon leaves everyone speechless as he speaks about the extreme poverty that marked his youth: "Cockroaches even appeared on my toothbrush" 🥺💔
Not everything that glitters in the entertainment world has always been rosy. 🥺 The talented actor and singer Lee Joon left the entire Korean audience breathless when a preview of his upcoming appearance on the popular tvN show 'You Quiz on the Block' was released, where he opened up deeply about the tremendous financial hardships he faced as a young high school student.
Without filters or reservations, the artist shared that his family's financial situation was so dire that his home was completely infested with pests, an experience that left emotional scars he still hasn't overcome: "It's something I still can't shake. Every time I spend the night away from home, like during the filming of '2 Days 1 Night,' the first thing I do is lift my pillow to inspect it. Back then, every time I lifted my pillow, I'd find four cockroaches hiding underneath, and when I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth, I'd see them crawling along the bristles of my toothbrush," he revealed with a sincerity that moved everyone.
Seeking to escape that oppressive reality, the performer found refuge in the rehearsal rooms of the Seoul School of the Arts (SOPA), where he practically lived in secret, hiding inside the long lockers to avoid being discovered by security guards when the facilities closed. Although the darkness and solitude frightened him, he dedicated entire nights to dancing and perfecting the talent that would eventually lead him to become a star. Lee Joon also reflected on the strange feeling he gets today when he returns to the neighborhood where he grew up, a place that reminds him of the long road he has traveled and the immense gratitude he feels for everything he has built through his own effort and dedication. 🌟
A heartbreaking yet deeply inspiring testament to struggle and perseverance! 😭 Did you know about the painful past Lee Joon had to endure before shining in the entertainment industry?
