Lee Yo-won Debuts as Variety Show MC, Reveals Family Moments on ‘Salimnam’
Published: March 1, 2026
Actress Takes on Recent Role, Shares Glimpse into Home Life
Actress Lee Yo-won has embarked on a new chapter in her career, making her debut as a variety show MC on KBS-2TV’s “The Living Men Season 2” (too known as “Salimnam”). The production team announced on February 16th that Lee Yo-won would bring a fresh change to the program with her new charm
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Family Spotlight: Son’s Basketball Dreams and Park Bo-gum Resemblance
On the February 28th episode of “Salimnam 2,” Lee Yo-won shared details about her daily life and family for the first time in five months. She revealed her fifth-grade son, who bears a striking resemblance to actor Park Bo-gum, is an active youth basketball player preparing for a tournament.
Lee Yo-won demonstrated her dedication as a mother by personally packing her son’s luggage for a two-day, one-night trip. Her son playfully commented on her speed, stating, “If it takes 30 minutes, it will be about 3 minutes,”
and checking her progress.
During the show, Lee Yo-won’s son also expressed a desire for a younger brother, but Lee Yo-won responded, “I can’t have children anymore.”
Surprise Encounter at the Basketball Stadium
The episode also featured a surprise appearance by actors Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun at the basketball stadium. Lee Min-jung is a parent on the same youth basketball team as Lee Yo-won’s son, and Lee Byung-hun accompanied her to support their child.

Lee Min-jung shared a humorous anecdote about a dream she once had involving Eun Ji-won, adding a lighthearted moment to the show.
‘Salimnam’ Airs Saturdays at 9:20 PM
“Salimnam” airs every Saturday at 9:20 p.m. On KBS 2TV.
