Lee Kwang-soo Gets Caught in Hilarious Lie on ‘AM Plaza,’ Fans Love His Signature Flustered Moment

A 2021 clip of the actor from KBS’s AM Plaza has resurfaced and is making the rounds online again, reigniting fans’ love for the so-called “Prince of Variety” Lee Kwang-soo.

In the now-viral moment, Lee Kwang-soo appeared on the show and tried to earn brownie points by calling himself a longtime viewer. “The theme song feels like a dream,” he said nostalgically, “I used to hear it every morning when I woke up.”

But anchor Kim Jae-won wasn’t letting it slide. He joked, “If you heard the signal, it means you were late to school it starts at 8:25 AM.”

Lee Kwang-soo quickly tried to backpedal, “Only on weekends! I watched on weekends!” he said in a panicked tone.

Then came the knockout blow anchor Kim Sol-hee calmly stated, “But we don’t air on weekends.”

Realizing he’d been exposed, Lee Kwang-soo made his signature flustered face and said, “I’m sorry! I think… something’s going very wrong here.” The moment, complete with his endearing awkwardness, became an instant classic.

Fans are calling it another case of the “variety gods helping Kwang-soo,” a recurring theme throughout his career on shows like Running Man. Even when he’s caught red-handed, his charm wins everyone over.

Sometimes it’s not the mistake that matters — it’s how hilariously you handle getting caught. And when it comes to comedic timing and genuine reactions, Lee Kwang-soo remains undefeated.