'Master in the House' Yook Sungjae and Lee Sangyoon's Tearful Graduation Ceremony, Yook Sungjae "Jealous of the Next Person Coming" (Summary)

Lee Sedol appeared as the master of the Shin Sang-seung brothers, showcasing his variety show skills. Photo by "Master in the House" capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 15th, SBS's 'Master in the House' aired a tearful graduation ceremony featuring Lee Sang-yoon and Yook Sung-jae.

In the broadcast, Lee Sedol and the Shin Sang-seung brothers tasted octopus dishes with their master, Lee Sedol. While Shin Sang-seung was fully absorbed in the food, admiring it even as he spoke, Lee Sedol quietly watched him and then struck a pose as if drinking soju, saying, "This is what you need," which made the members burst into laughter.

Lee Seung-gi said, "It seems like your mood improved after the video call with Oh My Girl," and Lee Sedol replied, "I need to keep this feeling going now," entertaining the members with his unrestrained sense of humor.

Then Lee Seung-gi asked, "Did you start playing baduk at the age of five?" Lee Sedol revealed, "My father taught baduk to the neighborhood kids." He added that his father probably recognized his talent from that time, and he began beating his older siblings from the age of seven, surprising the Shin Sang-seung brothers. He also said, "I started beating my father from the age of nine," which drew admiration.

He further said, "I don't know if I am good because it's fun, or if it's fun because I'm good," but added, "Personally, I think it's fun because I'm good." Lee Sang-yoon recalled that Lee Sedol was a hot topic at the time, saying, "The young professional player was causing a stir by easily defeating senior players."

Yook Sungjae surprised the members by showing unexpected skills in the Baduk quiz. Photo by 'Master in the House' capture

Lee Seung-gi asked Lee Sedol, "Shall I make you feel good, Master?" and proposed a song guessing game with AI, offering a chance to avenge the humiliation suffered at the hands of AI, which the Shin Sang-seung brothers had challenged before. Lee Sedol proved himself a true fan by correctly guessing Oh My Girl's 'Bulkkotnori' (Fireworks) after hearing only the intro.

Moving to the dormitory, Lee Sedol and the Shin Sang-seung brothers started a baduk quiz. When Yook Sung-jae unexpectedly answered 'Kkotnori Pae' (Flower Play Cards) correctly, Lee Seung-gi was puzzled, asking, "Isn't that hwatu (Korean playing cards)?" Yook Sung-jae raised both hands in joy. After Yook Sung-jae got the answer right, Shin Sung-rok and Lee Seung-gi asked, "Did you know that?" especially Lee Seung-gi expressing disbelief, saying, "That's not his level of knowledge."

When Yook Sung-jae answered the final question, 'Sahwal' (life and death in baduk), Lee Sedol expressed surprise, saying, "I didn't expect you to get this so easily." Yook Sung-jae joyfully jumped around, and Lee Seung-gi said, "I didn't know 'Sahwal-eul geonda' (to stake life and death) was a baduk term." By answering 'Sahwal,' Yook Sung-jae tied with Yang Se-hyung, and the two challenged the final question, with Yook Sung-jae ultimately becoming the top winner.

After the quiz, Lee Sedol, Lee Sang-yoon, and Yook Sung-jae shared their feelings about retirement and graduation. Lee Sang-yoon expressed regret, saying, "It might take some time to truly graduate from here in my heart." Yook Sung-jae, with teary eyes, said, "I can't organize all kinds of thoughts to speak," and added, "I just feel this: I will really miss the biweekly Mondays and Tuesdays."

The final farewell of Yook Sungjae and Lee Sangyoon, who are leaving 'Master in the House'. Photo by 'Master in the House' capture

Before going to bed, the Shin Sang-seung brothers sat around the table, sharing bittersweet conversations like "Sung-jae, you got choked up earlier," and "This is the last time we eat together." Lee Sang-yoon said, "I think I will support this program even more," and Yook Sung-jae confessed, "I'm really jealous of the person who will take my place." In response, Lee Seung-gi said, "You spoke your honest feelings," and added, "It's one of the sincerest things I've said since I met you," earning the empathy of the other members.

The next morning, after watching the sunrise, the members prepared a surprise graduation ceremony for Lee Sedol, Yook Sung-jae, and Lee Sang-yoon. After the ceremony, Yang Se-hyung joked, "I don't think I can sleep without hearing Sung-jae's snoring," making the members laugh. However, Lee Sang-yoon then said, "I woke up last night and thought about staying up all night, but strangely, I fell asleep to Sung-jae's snoring," which brought tears to everyone's eyes.

Finally, Lee Sang-yoon said, "The greatest teacher is my friends beside me, with whom I share sincerity," and added, "This will remain in my memory forever." Yook Sung-jae also said, "The 'Master in the House' brothers have been my greatest teachers and masters," and expressed, "I have been very happy all this time," leaving a sense of regret.

SBS's variety show 'Master in the House' airs every Sunday at 6:25 PM.