Peppertones' Lee Jang-won Announces Grandfather's Passing After Broadcast

By JEONG SE HEE Posted : September 2, 2026, 09:40 Updated : September 2, 2026, 09:40

Lee Hyun-seob, the grandfather of Lee Jang-won from the band Peppertones, has passed away.


On September 1, SBS aired an episode of 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2,' featuring Lee Jang-won and his wife Bae Da-hae alongside his grandfather.


However, towards the end of the broadcast, news of Lee Hyun-seob's death was announced.


The production team shared the news with a caption stating, "A few days after the second story, Mr. Lee Hyun-seob has passed away."


On the same day, Lee Jang-won took to his social media to express, "My grandfather, who lived with us, passed away recently. We held a family funeral for him."


He added, "I lived with my grandfather for a few years at the start of my career, and he prepared breakfast for me every morning. I moved in with Da-hae to repay him, but it was shorter than I expected, which is regrettable. I am very grateful that we created many good memories thanks to 'Same Bed, Different Dreams.'"


In a shared photo, the two are seen sitting together at a table, enjoying a meal.


Netizens have responded with comments such as, "Rest in peace," "My condolences to the deceased," and "He looked very healthy on the show..."


Lee Hyun-seob was born in 1926 in Anju, South Pyongan Province, and was a graduate of the 9th class of the Army Academy, serving as a veteran of the Korean War.





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