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[Sports Today reporter Lim Si-ryeong] TV personality Lee Hwi-jae made an emotional return to the public eye on KBS2’s Immortal Songs after a four-year absence, breaking down in tears. <\/p>\n

On the 21st broadcast of KBS2’s Immortal Songs, the program ran a teaser for next week’s \\”2026 Entertainment King of Kings\\” special. <\/p>\n

In the preview, Lee steps onto the stage and greets the audience, saying, \\”It’s been a while. Nice to see you. I’m Lee Hwi-jae.\\” <\/p>\n

He was visibly moved, his eyes welling with tears. <\/p>\n

Lee rose to prominence as a host on several major network variety shows, including \\”Challenge 1000 Songs,\\” \\”Sponge,\\” \\”Imagination Plus,\\” and \\”The Return of Superman.\\” He later faced criticism over his on-air conduct and was embroiled in neighbor noise disputes. He stepped down from \\”Year-Round Live\\” in April 2022 and subsequently suspended his broadcasting activities. <\/p>\n

Ahead of his comeback on Immortal Songs after four years, Lee recently took part in a recording session and was reportedly overcome with emotion while performing Choi Ho-seop’s \\”If Time Goes By.\\” <\/p>\n

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