Lee Kuk-ju's 'No Boyfriend' Claim Met with Skepticism by Fortune Tellers

Comedian Lee Kuk-ju's candid declaration about her relationship status caused quite a stir on set.

During the recent filming of the 32nd episode of SBS Life's 'Shinp-ppal Talk Show - Strange Stories' (hereinafter 'Strange Stories'), the theme of 'Secrets' was explored.

Lee Kuk-ju, acting as the MC, posed a question about secrets to the guests, trot singer Shin Seung-tae and former Dal Shabet member Subin. After Subin revealed her surprising secret of being a global DJ, Lee Kuk-ju decided to share her own.

"I don't know how you'll take this... but you might be really surprised," Lee Kuk-ju cautiously began, before stating, "I genuinely do not have a boyfriend." This admission, however, only led to laughter from the fortune tellers present.

The fortune tellers expressed disbelief. "Nobody believes that. It seems like you do," stated Cheonji Shindang, surprising Lee Kuk-ju. Geummundoosa analyzed, "You have many male friends, but none of them are 'your man," and Myunghwadang concluded, "So, the conclusion is, you don't have one," filling the studio with laughter. Lee Kuk-ju humorously responded by covering her mouth and asking, "Please zip it up," eliciting more chuckles.

The episode, featuring peculiar and chilling tales about 'secrets' from fortune tellers including Cheonji Shindang's Jeong Mi-jung, Myunghwadang's Ham Yoon-jae, Geummundoosa's Kim Moon-jung, Banya Dang's Kim Hye-eun, Dohwa Shingung, and Cheonsin Shingung's Jo So-hyun, aired on November 4th (Tuesday) at 10:10 PM on SBS Life's 'Strange Stories'.

Following the broadcast, online communities and social media buzzed with reactions to Lee Kuk-ju's confession. Netizens commented, 'With someone like Lee Kuk-ju, it's surprising she doesn't have a line of suitors,' 'The fortune tellers are spitting facts lol, but it's good she's honest,' and 'I'm rooting for you to find a boyfriend!' showing significant interest.