Facts About Leeteuk, the Best Leader of Super Junior with a Dark Past - Friends with J-Hope of BTS

Kapanlagi.com - Leeteuk who has the real name Park Jung-soo is an idol and presenter from South Korea. His career as an MC started since he debuted with Super Junior in 2005. At that time, he hosted the show MNET'S M! COUNTDOWN together with Kangin and Shindong Super Junior.

Shortly after that, in 2007, Leeteuk had his own show titled LEETEUK'S LOVE FIGHTER. The show was held to help solve love problems faced by the guests. Thanks to that, this idol born on July 1, 1983 was awarded the "Star King Best Newcomer Strong Heart Award" at the SBS Entertainment Awards 2009 and the "Star King Excellence Award (Talk Show Division)" at the SBS Entertainment Awards 2011.

Although his career seems bright until now, there is a dark fact about Leeteuk's past. If you want to know more about it, just check out the information compiled from various sources below.

1. Leeteuk the Best Leader of Super Junior

Leeteuk (Credit: Instagram/xxteukxx)

As the member who underwent the longest training period and the oldest in age, Leeteuk was entrusted to become the leader of Super Junior. In a past reality show, Leeteuk was asked why he could become the leader. He answered that it was because he was the oldest among the members.

However, Eunhyuk denied this and said that Leeteuk was chosen because of his good personality. This was proven by his efforts and responsibilities in various moments that Super Junior went through. In the past, Super Junior was on the verge of disbandment if they failed to promote the song 'Miracle.'

However, Leeteuk hid this plan from the members and carried the burden alone. He did this so that they wouldn't lose their spirit in practicing and promoting. It was proven that the song successfully lifted Super Junior as a senior group that even now, still serves as a role model for junior idols.

Perhaps, it is because of the extraordinary leadership qualities of this Leader that Super Junior has been able to survive until now for 16 years.

2. Leeteuk, the Initiator of Gaon Chart Music Awards

Leeteuk (Credit: Instagram/xxteukxx)

Besides his impressive skills as an idol and leader, it turns out that Leeteuk was the initiator of various significant events, one of which is the 'GAON CHART MUSIC AWARDS' in 2011. He met with the South Korean Minister and stated that musicians need a credible platform to appreciate K-Pop.

"Hello, I am Leeteuk, standing in the middle of K-Pop. I have also been thinking about what we need (for the hallyu wave) and what can last in the long run. With that in mind, I believe that we need the support of the whole nation," said Leeteuk during the meeting.

Leeteuk continued, "Not only for the city, but also for the hardworking juniors. If we receive great interest from the whole nation and the South Korean society, won't our country's culture gain significant recognition worldwide and become a great financial power?" Since then, the South Korean government has officially supported musicians.

3. Leeteuk Has a Dark Past

Leeteuk (Credit: Instagram/xxteukxx)

In a TV show a few years ago, Leeteuk revealed that he had an unhappy childhood. The unhappiness stemmed from his parents, who often fought and eventually decided to separate. His father, Park Yong-in, even used to hit Leeteuk and made him afraid of his father, "My father was very scary to me at that time," said Leeteuk.

It didn't stop there, in 2014, when he had already become a shining idol, bad news came again from his father. His father was found hanging in his room. Before that, his father also killed both of his parents by choking them. Leeteuk was clearly devastated and reportedly experienced depression.

In addition, his father also left behind debts amounting to tens of billions. Of course, this added to the burden for Leeteuk, who had to repay them.

4. Leeteuk Friends with J-Hope BTS

J-Hope-Leeteuk (Credit: Instagram/ bts.bighitofficial/xxteukxx)

Although Leeteuk and J-Hope BTS have a considerable age difference, about 11 years, it turns out that they are quite close friends.Their closeness was revealed in 2019, when Leeteuk was a guest on the Knowing Brothers show.He said that he knows J-Hope BTS's parents well.Their introduction story is actually quite unique.

Yes, it turns out that Leeteuk and J-Hope's parents are neighbors and live in the same apartment complex.He accidentally ran into J-Hope's father when he was going to the sauna.J-Hope's father greeted him and asked if he was Leeteuk.Leeteuk confirmed and J-Hope's father introduced himself, saying that his son is also a celebrity. At that time, Leeteuk didn't know J-Hope yet.

Because they were neighbors, J-Hope's parents sent food to Leeteuk.He once uploaded a photo of a food package wrapped in light brown cloth and told that it was homemade kimchi from J-Hope's mother.

"J-Hope's family made kimchi for me, because it's winter now.J-Hope's mother shared some with me.I will enjoy this very much.We have been meeting very often lately.She said I could share the photo with everyone.So I think it's okay to post it and share how grateful I am. Thank you very much to J-Hope's mother for making this season enjoyable with some neighborly love,"

Now, not only do I know his parents, but Leeteuk is also close to J-Hope. In fact, J-Hope wished him a happy birthday. Leeteuk mentioned this during his broadcast on his personal Youtube channel during the birthday celebration.

When asked how many people wished him a happy birthday, he mentioned J-Hope's name. Leeteuk shared that at that time, J-Hope said, "Hyung, I'm late. I apologize. Happy birthday."

So, those are some facts about Leeteuk, the best leader of Super Junior, who continues to shine since his debut until now.

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