Park Kyung-rim, Sun-ye, Ha Won-mi, and Jeong Dong-won, who appeared on 'Radio Star,' captivated viewers by revealing their ongoing unlimited challenges. They unfolded conversations connecting 'past-present-future,' encompassing stories of struggles, amusing episodes, and future activity plans.
The MBC 'Radio Star' broadcast on 12th was decorated with a 'Unlimited Challenge' special featuring Park Kyung-rim, Sun-ye, Ha Won-mi, and Jeong Dong-won.
According to Nielsen Korea, a viewing ratings company, the 'Radio Star' broadcast aired the day before recorded a 4.4% rating based on households in the metropolitan area, ranking first during that time slot. The segment that achieved the highest rating of 5.4% starred Park Kyung-rim. He mentioned that he is experiencing a second peak while working as an MC for events of films and dramas, and he discussed the topic of his 'outfits,' which became as much of a sensation as his works, making it the segment with the highest viewership.
Park Kyung-rim has delved into various entertainment genres, including acting, and after taking a break following marriage, he is now hard at work again. As a result of that effort, he has emerged as a 'top MC,' being the first choice for various events such as film and drama press conferences and fan signing events. He mentioned that he is studying the latest promotional trends and took out his phone on set to challenge himself together with MC Yoo Se-yoon in 'perfect harmony,' generating great laughter.
He revealed that he transformed into the creative director of a creative show musical based on the recent drama 'Dream High' for his third challenge. Park Kyung-rim is involved in everything from OST production to marketing and promotion, stating, "This performance was created to provide a stage for dancers, as they lost opportunities to perform after the outbreak of COVID-19; it was made by the director who was running a dance academy. "
He suggested that the musical OST should be made like those for dramas or films, and plans to donate the OST's revenue to support young people preparing for independence, eliciting admiration. OSTs are currently being finalized with participation from Sun-ye and others, including IU, Suzy, Kim Jae-joong, Do Kyung-soo, Jeong Dong-won, and Shin Ye-eun. Viewers, including the MC and guests, have sent their support for such commendable acts.
Park Kyung-rim caught attention when he revealed that he was asked directly by Son Ye-jin to host her wedding with Hyun Bin. Although he was the MC at the press conference for the film 'Negotiation,' where the two co-starred before their marriage, he made direct eye contact with the two protagonists, saying, "We haven't met much, so let's resolve our longing here." It was a situation where Hyun Bin felt shy, and regarding the eye contact event, there were talks suggesting that he might have already known about their relationship, but he clarified that the two were merely dating at that time and that he had no idea they would get married.
Park Kyung-rim, called the 'network king of the entertainment industry,' expressed his regret about guests exceeding 5,000 at his wedding, resulting in some acquaintances being unable to attend. He also laughed uproariously when clips were shown of him as Choi Ji-woo's close friend in the MBC drama 'Truth,' where he became a master of 'slap acting.' He reminisced about his melodramatic performances as 'Jo In-sung's girlfriend' in 'New Nonstop' and shared related episodes, bringing great fun to the viewers. Above all, Park Kyung-rim demonstrated his ongoing peak by actively listening to the stories of other guests, showing reactions, and engaging with his storytelling.
Sun-ye stated that she would challenge herself as a musical actress in the musical 'Dream High,' where Park Kyung-rim serves as the creative director. He mentioned that the song style from JYP has been very helpful and brought up the fact that he stood on stage with Wonder Girls for the first time in 12 years during Park Jin-young's 30th anniversary concert. He laughed, saying, "For us, it felt like Park Jin-young's early birthday celebration."
When asked about the reunion of the Wonder Girls, with whom she shared the stage after a long time, Sun-ye replied, "Many people are curious," adding, "(The members) don't completely lack interest; it feels like we're waiting for a good time. If the opportunity arises, we might be able to come together." This heightened the anticipation.
Ha Won-mi, who has been referred to as 'Choo Shin-soo's wife,' made a proper name for herself through 'Radio Star.' He has recently been active as a YouTuber, sharing related episodes that drew everyone's attention. There has been a stream of responses noting that his cool and charming personality is appealing.
Ha Won-mi revealed his true feelings related to the remarks made by Choo Shin-soo on 'Radio Star' while sharing the hardships he endured to support him. On game days, she noted that she had to send him off in a good mood, which made him feel happy, while she would scream alone to relieve her stress, causing the studio to burst into laughter. He also made a revelation regarding a 5,500-pyeong mansion in the U.S., stating that it took over three years to build, responding to Choo Shin-soo's increasing demands. His refreshing personality and cool demeanor enamored everyone.
Singer Jeong Dong-won is simultaneously engaging in various broadcasts while continuing his singing activities after 'Tomorrow is Mr. Trot,' allowing viewers and fans to witness his growth story. Jeong Dong-won announced that he would move up the release date of his second album 'Gift of the Tall Man' to the day after his 'Radio Star' appearance, unveiling the title track 'Huh!' for the first time, leaving everyone in awe.
He revealed his current situation as a senior in high school, stating, "I was shocked when I checked my bank balance" and mentioned that he has been saving money by practicing frugality. Notably, he caught attention by distinctly separating his main and sub-career activities. Jeong Dong-won shared, "JD1 and Jeong Dong-won are the same person, but I think of them as different genres," confessing that he is spending money on JD1 activities while earning money through Jeong Dong-won. He hinted at future activities, indicating that he is currently charging up as JD1.
Jeong Dong-won also shared an anecdote about challenging himself with Park Jin-young and how he came to see him as a role model. He attracted attention with a story about giving an unforgettable reverse gift to fans older than him.
The 906th episode of 'Radio Star,' set to air next week, will feature a special 'No Entry for Unauthorized Personnel' with Jung Joon-ho, Lee Hee-jin, Jung Hee-won, and Swings.
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