"Shocking Recording"... Comedian Who Sent a 'Straw' to Choo Mia Sends Jang Donghyuk a 'Drinking Cup'

'Gyeyeongbae' Symbolizes Caution Against Greed and Excessive Drinking
Jang Donghyuk embroiled in controversy over past profanity-laced recording

Comedian Lee Sangmin, who drew attention after sending 250 straws to Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mia following her controversial “fire department budget siphon” remark, has now sent a Gyeyeongbae to People Power Party leader Jang Donghyuk.

People Power Party leader Jang Donghyuk delivers opening remarks at a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly on Oct. 15, 2026. Photo by Yoon Dongju

On Oct. 21, Lee announced on Threads, a social media platform, “I sent a Gyeyeongbae to leader Jang Donghyuk.” A Gyeyeongbae is a traditional drinking vessel designed to let liquid spill out from the bottom if it is filled beyond a certain level. It serves as a reminder to guard against excessive greed and drinking.

“It was a shocking recording,” Lee said. “There are so many things to imitate. I sent the Gyeyeongbae today, so I expect it to arrive soon.”

The post also showed a photo of the Gyeyeongbae and an order record listing Jang’s National Assembly office as the delivery address.

The “shocking recording” Lee referred to features a person believed to be Jang having a conversation laced with profanity at a drinking gathering in a restaurant in Yeouido, Seoul, in late July last year. Conservative YouTube channels Sinui Hansu and Hongcheolgi TV, among others, released it. YouTube said a third party had recorded a conversation between Jang and a political commentator. The accompanying transcript says that Jang, who was preparing for the party’s leadership election at the time, repeatedly used profanity and vulgar language while discussing campaign strategy and messaging for the race.

In response, the People Power Party leader’s office said, “We deeply regret that a private conversation was recorded and made public, and that some media outlets reported on it.” It added, “If it is confirmed that a third party recorded the conversation without the consent of the participants, the act may violate relevant laws, including the Protection of Communications Secrets Act,” signaling possible legal action.

Meanwhile, Lee appeared the previous day, Oct. 20, on CBS Radio’s “Park Jaehong’s Hanpan Seungbu” and said he would “send a drum” to Jang, explaining that he intended to satirize Jang’s drumming during a protest at Olympic Park. When the host asked, “Wouldn’t it be better to send one for school use, since drums are a bit expensive?” Lee replied, “I’ll send a children’s one, a toy.” However, after an old recording of Jang was released, Lee appears to have sent a drinking vessel symbolizing “guard against excess” instead of a toy drum.

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