Lee Sang Soon recently spoke out about rumors surrounding him, including speculation about being born into wealth, and also shared his honest thoughts on being known as "Lee Hyori's husband."

The singer appeared on the November 21 broadcast of MBC FM4U's 'Two O’Clock Date with Ahn Young Mi.'

Having recently moved from Jeju Island to Seoul with his wife, Lee Hyori, the couple made headlines when they purchased a 6 billion KRW (~4.3 million USD) home in Pyeongchang-dong entirely in cash. Lee Sang Soon is currently hosting MBC Radio’s 'A Perfect Day with Lee Sang Soon' as a DJ.

Lee Sang Soon shared insights about Lee Hyori's current activities, saying, “She was thrilled that I became a radio DJ. She’s always said I’d be great at it.” He added, “When (MBC Radio’s) 'Bae Chul Soo’s Music Camp' needed a special DJ during his break, Hyori and I took on the role together. She enjoyed it so much and said I was a natural fit for the job.”

Lee Sang Soon has often been referred to as "Lee Hyori’s husband," a title he said doesn’t bother him but admitted he hopes people can also see him for who he is. When asked whether he preferred being called “Lee Hyori’s husband Lee Sang Soon” or “Musician Lee Sang Soon,” he chose the latter.

He shared his honest thoughts saying, “It’s not that I dislike being called Lee Hyori’s husband—it’s only natural, given that she’s a superstar far more famous than I am. But even before and after meeting Hyori, I’ve always been a musician. My identity is as a musician. Being Lee Hyori’s husband isn’t a job—it’s just who I am in relation to her."

Lee Sang Soon also denied long-standing rumors that he comes from a wealthy family. After news of his marriage to Lee Hyori broke, speculation spread that he was the son of a prominent family who owned a famous rib franchise in Busan.

Addressing the question, “Is your calm personality a result of family wealth?” he replied, “No, it’s not true. The rumors started because of my maternal grandfather and the rib restaurant in Busan. But the truth is, while the man referred to as my grandfather is technically a relative, he’s not my biological grandfather. He was my mother’s uncle, who raised her after her father passed away early.”

He elaborated, “I had a great time visiting his restaurant as a child. My brothers and I ate so many ribs there—probably dozens of portions. Even now, when I visit, I can eat there anytime, but the wealth has no real connection to me.”

Lee Hyori actively supports Lee Sang Soon’s radio work, monitoring his broadcasts while caring for their dogs and preparing dinner. He shared, “She texts me when an interesting story or song comes on, and sometimes her messages are even read on air. She seems to be really enjoying this phase of life."

Reflecting on his role as a DJ, Lee Sang Soon expressed satisfaction with the format of his show. He explained, “I’ve always wanted to be a DJ like those we used to listen to—sharing music and reading letters while connecting with listeners in a simple and genuine way. The production team has really helped make that happen, and I’m loving it. We only have one external guest per week, which keeps things focused.”

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