Lee Soo-geun, 'My Ugly Duckling' billiards match dramatic comeback victory... Shin Dong-yup turns 7-1 into 12-11

Lee Soo-geun achieved a comeback victory against Shin Dong-yup in a billiards match on SBS’s ’My Ugly Duckling’ 10th anniversary special broadcast. In the broadcast, Lee Soo-geun’s exceptional love for billiards was first revealed. Eun Ji-won visited Lee Soo-geun’s office located in Cheongdam-dong and checked the billiards table installed inside. Lee Soo-geun explained, ″This used to be a billiards hall that was over 20 years old. I took it over and renovated the interior.″ He also revealed that this space in Gangnam, Cheongdam-dong, is under his name and added that the rent is not cheap. The office was equipped with spaces for hobbies he enjoys, including billiards. Expensive billiard cues were also showcased. Lee Soo-geun introduced the prices of the cues placed on the wall as 5 million won, 3 million won, and 2.5 million won each. Especially regarding his personal cue engraved with his name, he said, ″It is worth about 10 million won. The CEO specially made it for me.″ In the subsequent 20-point billiards match, Shin Dong-yup took an early lead with consecutive points, reaching 7 to 1. Although Lee Soo-geun was at a disadvantage early on, he calmly began to catch up, closing the gap to 11 to 10 and then successfully taking the lead at 11 to 12. He continued to accumulate points and ultimately secured the victory. Kim Hee-chul supported Shin Dong-yup, while Eun Ji-won cheered for Lee Soo-geun. After seeing the match result, Kim Hee-chul admired, ″Truly the Faker of the billiards world,″ and Shin Dong-yup accepted the outcome, saying, ″I’m usually not good at this, but I did well today.″ Meanwhile, ’My Ugly Duckling’ will air on SBS at 9 PM on the 30th.