Lee Seo Jin's Viral 'Capitalism Talk' on Live Stream

Actor Lee Seo-jin showcased his "controversy-bound wit" in his first live broadcast. He hosted a live broadcast titled "[Live] Lee Seo-Genie's Counseling Center for Those Who Are Different" on the YouTube channel "Channel Fifteen Nights" with PD Na Young-seok and writer Kim Dae-ju, revealing his characteristic bluntness and realistic values.

Although Lee Seo-jin appeared cautious as it was his first live broadcast, he took control of the atmosphere with his unreserved remarks, such as asserting during a story about his trip to the U.S., "Sports industry is a pillar of America," and "​Football is always number one."

He particularly emphasized his philosophy on consumption by stating, "Capitalism works by spending money," and actively encouraged shopping. On the other hand, in his daily life, he revealed a lifestyle of "inter-floor heating," saying, "​I don't turn on the heating and rely on the heat from the floors above and below," demonstrating an extreme consumption tendency.

PD Na Young-seok and the production team couldn't hide their tension, expressing "We're worried about slip-ups," due to Lee Seo-jin's unpredictable remarks. Lee Seo-jin expressed his intention to immigrate, calling Texas "​a good place to live," and freely poured out his personal opinions on specific brands and industries, prompting the production team to step in and clarify that these were "​personal opinions."

Lee Seo-jin emphasized shopping more than traveling, claiming, "When you go to America, you have to wear the 'Polo X' brand," to which the production team responded with laughter, saying, "​I don't know if this is filming or shopping." Additionally, he heightened the immersion of the content by adding his characteristic realistic reactions to experiences from the "Different, Different" filming, such as losing luggage at the airport, staying in a remote motel, and trying out firearms. Notably, during a visit to a large stadium with an NFL field, he revealed his "​Lee Seo-jin-style capitalism" by emphasizing "​the most expensive team in the world" and recommending the purchase of merchandise.