# Lee Seung-gi Clarifies Gas-Saving Remark That Drew Online Attention

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- Published: 2026-10-16T12:49:05.258Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Singer Lee Seung-gi has clarified his earlier comment about choosing cheaper gas stations after it drew wide attention online.

## Key points

1. He said on October 15 that he does not travel far for cheaper gas.
2. The production crew again teased him about frugality over a birthday tumbler.
3. Lee Seung-gi married actress Lee Da-in in 2023.

## What did Lee Seung-gi say about gas prices?

Singer Lee Seung-gi addressed reports about his fuel-saving habits in a YouTube video released on October 15 on his channel 'Lee Seung-gi2'. Earlier, in a video shared last month, he said his gas-buying habits had changed after marriage, and that he looks for cheaper stations. The remark drew strong reactions, and in the new video he clarified that the stations he visits are not far from where he normally goes, according to the report by Dong-A Ilbo.

## Why did the comment go viral?

The topic spread after the clip was picked up by news outlets, and people around him reportedly also brought it up. The new video was filmed while he visited a practice room for a concert rehearsal, where he talked about the reactions to his earlier video.

## Did the production crew keep joking about it?

Yes. In the same video, the crew teased him again about saving money when he used a tumbler he received at an acquaintance's first-birthday party. Lee Seung-gi responded that he is not that frugal and joked that people might accuse him of stealing the tumbler from a baby's party.

## For international fans

Lee Seung-gi is a singer and entertainer known for his music and variety appearances. He married actress Lee Da-in in 2023. The video's humor centers on his everyday frugal image and the crew's playful teasing, rather than any serious issue.

## FAQ

### What did Lee Seung-gi say about cheap gas stations?

He said he does not travel far to find cheaper gas and that the nearby stations he visits are not far away.

### Where was the clarification posted?

It was posted on his YouTube channel 'Lee Seung-gi2' in a video released on October 15.

### Who did Lee Seung-gi marry?

He married actress Lee Da-in in 2023.

## Sources

- [Dong-A Ilbo](https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20261016/134853372/2)

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