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Lee Sang-soon: What’s Going On?… “Health Concerns” Circulate Amid Long Radio Hiatus

Unable to Resume Normal Operations After a Slump No Further Explanation or Return Schedule, Causing Concern Among Listeners

YUN GI BACK
2026-09-05 17:05:14
[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] Singer Lee Sang-soon’s hiatus from his radio show is getting longer. Since announcing that he was feeling unwell, he has not returned to his regular hosting duties, and with no further updates provided, listeners’ concerns are growing.
Lee Sang-soon (right) and his wife Lee Hyo-ri (Photo: “A Perfect Day with Lee Sang-soon” social media)

On the May 5 broadcast of MBC FM4U’s “A Perfect Day with Lee Sang-soon,” singer Thomas Cook took the mic as a special DJ in place of Lee Sang-soon.
Lee Sang-soon first showed signs of illness on the 26th of last month. Although he appeared cheerful the day before, the 25th—his birthday—while holding a cake prepared by the production team, he was unable to remain at his post from the very start of the next day’s broadcast.
Thomas Cook filled in for him at the time, and Lee Sang-soon made an appearance about 20 minutes before the broadcast ended. Struggling to host due to his poor condition, he briefly addressed listeners in a subdued voice.
His absence ended up lasting longer than expected. Aside from a pre-recorded broadcast on the 29th, guest DJs filled in one after another, and as of the 5th, Lee Sang-soon had still not returned to his regular live broadcast duties.
What listeners are most curious about is his specific current condition and return schedule. This is because, after news of his poor health broke on the 26th, no further information was provided regarding the reason for his absence or the timing of his return.
On the program’s listener message board and social media platforms, reactions expressing concern continue to pour in, with comments such as, “Please let us know how Soon-di is doing,” “I’m curious if he’s recovering well,” and “I’m worried he might be seriously ill.” While some speculation about his health has surfaced, the only confirmed detail at this time is the report of his poor health on the 26th.
Lee Sang-soon has previously announced the reasons for his unavoidable absences. Last April, when his wife Lee Hyo-ri’s father passed away, he informed listeners that he would be unable to host the live broadcast, and Thomas Cook was brought in as a special DJ.

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