Kang Ho-dong
He took on a hosting role in SBS's Tuesday night talk show "Strong Heart" in October 2009, with Kang Ho-dong. It was recognized as the Best Program at the 2009 SBS Entertainment Awards and he was awarded the Netizens' Popularity award. He was again recognized for his role in the talk show and received the Top Excellence Host award for two consecutive years at the 2010 and 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards. In March 2012, Lee announced his departure from "Strong Heart" in order to focus on his singing career. He recorded his last episode on March 15, which was broadcast on April 3.