Top K-Drama Actor Reveals Wife’s Identity For The First Time

Actor Lee Sang Yeob spoke publicly about his wife’s identity for the first time on television, drawing attention during a recent episode of MBC’s Save Me! Homes.

On the January 8 broadcast, the show marked the start of 2026 by heading to Dongyeouido, widely known as the center of Korea’s financial industry, to take a closer look at the country’s economic outlook for the year ahead. Before beginning the on-site tour, the cast shared lighthearted talk about their personal experiences with stock investing.

While others jokingly boasted about their gains, Lee Sang Yeob candidly admitted that investing had never worked out for him, saying that prices always seemed to drop when he bought and rise when he sold. Host Jang Dong Min asked whether Lee’s wife worked in the securities field, prompting Lee to speak about her profession on air for the first time.

Lee explained that his wife works in project financing, a role focused on raising funds for specific projects rather than direct stock trading. He added that due to the nature of her job, she is unable to trade stocks at all, noting that certain professions come with strict restrictions on personal investments.

To clarify the issue, a stock investment expert appearing on the program explained that while some financial industry employees are allowed to trade stocks, they must report their activity regularly and follow internal regulations. Positions with access to sensitive or non-public information, however, are completely prohibited from stock trading, and sharing such information privately is illegal.

Lee Sang Yeob’s brief but candid remarks offered viewers a rare glimpse into his married life, making the moment stand out as one of the episode’s most talked-about highlights.