[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] Singer Lee Sang-soon’s hiatus from his radio show is dragging on. 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.

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’s first signs of illness appeared on the 26th of last month. Although he appeared cheerful the day before—the 25th—holding a cake prepared by the production team to celebrate his birthday, 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 greeted listeners in a hoarse voice.
His absence ended up lasting longer than expected. With the exception of a pre-recorded broadcast on the 29th, guest DJs filled in one after another, and Lee Sang-soon did not return to his regular live broadcasts for seven consecutive days, through the 5th.
What listeners are most curious about are specific updates on his condition and his return schedule. This is because, after news of his poor health broke on the 26th, no further explanation regarding the reason for his absence or the timing of his return has been provided.
On the program’s listener message board and social media platforms, comments expressing concern continue to pour in, such as “Please let us know how Soon-di is doing,” “I wonder if he’s recovering well,” and “I’m worried he might be seriously ill.” While some are speculating about his health, the only confirmed information 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 Hyori’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.