Lee Hwijae, Who Had No Particular Stance, Apologizes for Interfloor Noise Controversy: "I Was Too Careless... Admit My Mistake" (Wife's Taste)

Photo by TV Chosun, screenshot from the broadcast of 'The Taste of Wife, Nowhere in the World'.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Comedian Lee Hwijae spoke about the inter-floor noise controversy.

On the 19th, on TV Chosun's "The Taste of Wife, Nowhere Else in the World," Lee Hwijae addressed the recent controversy regarding inter-floor noise.

When the cast members asked if he was "okay," keeping the series of controversies in mind, Lee Hwijae said, "I was very careless in many ways, and it was a mistake. I apologized. We agreed to always keep in touch with the downstairs neighbors. It has been resolved well."

Park Myung-soo said, "It’s possible not to pay attention, but it’s important to know exactly and communicate with each other. Because of COVID-19, everyone is staying home a lot. Especially children should go out and play more during vacations, but since they stay at home, unfortunate incidents sometimes happen. I think if we talk a lot, we can understand each other."

Kim Ye-ryeong said, "I also have only two grandsons, and if they have sons, they can't help but run around. It’s no joke."

Earlier, the couple Lee Hwijae and Moon Jung-won faced difficulties due to consecutive controversies. First, on the 13th, the couple was under scrutiny due to conflicts over inter-floor noise with their downstairs neighbors.

Additionally, on the 15th, allegations arose that Moon Jung-won did not pay 32,000 won for her twin sons' toys during a visit to an amusement park four years ago.

In response, Moon Jung-won issued a handwritten apology stating, "I am reflecting on not having been considerate enough to those around me. I know all these situations were caused by myself. I will take time to slowly look back on myself," and announced that she would suspend her SNS and YouTube activities and take time for self-reflection.

Lee Hwijae faced criticism for not making any particular statement while his wife Moon Jung-won apologized three times over the inter-floor noise controversy and others.

Meanwhile, Lee Hwijae and Moon Jung-won married in 2010 and have twin sons.