In the show “My Ugly Duckling” (미우새), broadcaster Lee Sang-min, who had garnered empathy from many people due to his long period of being single, surprised the entire nation by announcing his sudden marriage. The broadcast revealed in detail Lee Sang-min’s marriage preparation process, marriage registration behind the scenes, and heartfelt confession towards the start of a new chapter in his life, which had been kept strictly confidential until then. Particularly, when Lee Sang-min declared, “I am getting married today,” the day that began with this announcement brought about emotions and laughter beyond expectations. On that day’s broadcast, Lee Sang-min sat down with his long-time friends and entertainment partners Seo Jang-hoon and Kim Joon-ho to have a serious conversation. Both friends were initially nervous due to the unusual atmosphere, but when Lee Sang-min said, “I am registering my marriage today,” they were instantly shocked. Seo Jang-hoon questioned, “Is this a hidden camera prank?” with an expression of disbelief, while Kim Joon-ho couldn’t hide his bewilderment, asking, “Is it really today?” However, Lee Sang-min sincerely asked them to witness and sign the marriage registration form, and eventually, the two friends stood by his side as witnesses. Lee Sang-min honestly shared the process of deciding to get married and his connection with his future wife. He expressed deep affection, saying, “My wife is like an angel sent from heaven.” From the moment the two first met to the special moment when they decided to get married in just three months, the story of how they fell in love with each other surprised everyone. Lee Sang-min even shared episodes of his efforts to gain the trust of his future mother-in-law, which left Seo Jang-hoon and Kim Joon-ho in awe, exclaiming, “It’s unbelievable,” and bursting into laughter. However, an unexpected situation arose, changing the atmosphere abruptly. Seo Jang-hoon and Kim Joon-ho couldn’t contain their emotions and ended up shedding tears, showing how deeply Lee Sang-min’s transformation and new beginning touched his friends. It was a moment where Lee Sang-min’s sincerity before his upcoming marriage and the challenging times he had endured intersected. The broadcast also featured Lee Sang-min’s future wife revealing herself for the first time and sharing their meeting, which caught the viewers’ attention. She said, “Oppa has many good qualities,” revealing the reasons for deciding to marry Lee Sang-min due to his humane charm. Lee Sang-min’s lover, who had never been introduced on the show before, spoke up and shared her feelings, leaving Seo Jang-hoon astonished. The three of them then visited the district office together to submit the actual marriage registration form, capturing the moment when Lee Sang-min legally became a husband. Overwhelmed with emotions, Lee Sang-min revealed that he had not proposed yet and sought advice from his two friends. Seo Jang-hoon and Kim Joon-ho each offered their advice, and Lee Sang-min made up his mind to propose on the day of the marriage registration, adding laughter and emotion as he chose a ring. The long-established image of Lee Sang-min as a “single man” was finally about to announce a new beginning, drawing even more attention. Throughout the show, Lee Sang-min’s loneliness and sincerity beyond his laughter, which had been shown previously, were expected to be seriously highlighted, offering viewers a different kind of emotion. The fresh development of his future wife making her first appearance and revealing the reasons for deciding to marry him, as well as sharing their connection, was anticipated. Especially, the scene of preparing for a proposal within the unexpected twist of having registered the marriage but not having proposed yet, is expected to bring both laughter and warmth. While “My Ugly Duckling” has shed light on the lIVEs of many male participants, Lee Sang-min’s episode is anticipated to be a memorable broadcast, portraying the biggest change and deepest sincerity in his life. The meaningful story of Lee Sang-min finally announcing a new beginning will be revealed on Sunday, May 11th at 9 p.m. on SBS’s “My Ugly Duckling” (미우새). This episode is set to capture viewers’ attention by warmly and seriously depicting a pivotal moment in his life.
