Lee Seung-chul's 40th Anniversary Takes Center Stage in KBS Chuseok Special's 'Never-Ending Story' Trilogy

Four decades in music history bring the emperor of live performance to living rooms

A large-scale project celebrating the 40th anniversary of the debut of 'Lee Seung-chul,' a living legend of Korean popular music, is coming to living rooms nationwide this Chuseok holiday. KBS said it has scheduled 'KBS Chuseok Special' presentation 'Your Life Is a Never-Ending Story - Lee Seung-chul' on KBS 2TV, offering a multifaceted look at his musical journey and personal life.

The project goes beyond a conventional holiday special, taking the unusual form of a 'three-part series' that combines a documentary, a variety show and a large-scale music concert to stir viewers' curiosity.

The detailed broadcast schedule and format are as follows.

• Part 1, documentary 'Never-Ending Lee Seung-chul': Airing at 9:40 p.m. on the 15th. It takes an in-depth look at his musical path and the role he has played in shaping the course of Korean popular music over the past 40 years.

• Part 2, variety show 'Delivery Has Arrived': Airing at 10 p.m. on the 21st. Lee Seung-chul joins forces with broadcaster Tak Jae-hoon and Girls' Generation member Sunny to visit people in the midst of extraordinary personal circumstances and deliver songs of comfort.

• Part 3, concert footage: Airing at 7:30 p.m. on the 24th. The program will show footage from his Inspire Arena concert in August, which drew attention for its overwhelming scale. The flawless live performance by the 'Emperor Band' and the spectacular stage production will bring the full front-row experience into viewers' homes.

The special offers a multifaceted look at the true Lee Seung-chul, whose many hit songs have resonated with generations, and is expected to give viewers more than simple entertainment, leaving them deeply moved and with a lasting impression.