In 'The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile,' Park Bo-gum requested edits from the very first broadcast, and stories of him 'sobbing loudly' during rehearsals added cheerfulness to the show. Above all, Park Bo-gum's ability to seamlessly navigate through numerous mistakes stood out.
On the 14th, KBS 2TV's new music talk show 'The Seasons - Park Bo-gum's Cantabile' held its premiere. The first episode featured singer Noh Young-shim, Sun Woo-jung-a, Jung Joon-il, Seventeen's Hoshi and Woozi, actor Kim Yoo-jung, Chin Young, and Kwak Dong-yeon.
That day, Park Bo-gum, who stepped in as the first-ever 'actor MC' of 'The Seasons,' captivated the audience with a special opening stage. He opened the stage by singing 'Let's Take a Short Break' by MeloMance.
Park Bo-gum, who was doing an interview with Noh Young-shim, seemed to have noted something as he rummaged through cue cards and said, '(Where did the notes go?) They disappeared,' appearing flustered, and then added, 'Isn't this a bit out of the blue? It doesn't flow, right?' showing a cute blunder typical of a first-time MC. While looking at the cue sheet, Park Bo-gum remarked, 'I can't think of what comes next,' and requested, 'Please edit this point out,' which brought laughter.
Park Bo-gum and Noh Young-shim, who met as the first MC and current MC, held a duet stage that day. Noh Young-shim, who was recently the OST music director for 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' said her first songwriting and composing effort was for the 'Dating Era' OST. The song titled 'No Matter How Much I Think of You' was performed, but Park Bo-gum, who missed the beat, said, 'I cannot allow mistakes.' Although feeling embarrassed, he regained a steady pitch and sang passionately. Saying, 'I'll do it again,' he added, 'I sounded like a robot, right?' and 'I was rambling, right?' humorously acknowledging, 'I was lacking as an MC,' which made everyone laugh.
In particular, as he reflected on the lyrics of Noh Young-shim's 'Photo Album' and sang along, Park Bo-gum expressed his emotions. After the stage, he said, 'When I think of precious people, I feel the need to take many photos and cherish this moment,' trying hard to hold back tears, which was touching.
Kim Yoo-jung, Chin Young, and Kwak Dong-yeon, who have maintained a friendship with Park Bo-gum for nine years due to their connection from the KBS drama 'Moonlight Drawn by Clouds,' also lent their support. The three expressed their affection, asking him, 'Why did you color the cue cards so much? Were you analyzing the public's part?'
They asked Park Bo-gum how he felt when he learned he would be the MC. He replied, 'I really like Park Bo-gum. He's a people person, and he loves affection, so he'll fit in well; he plays piano well and is good at music.' He continued, 'He might shed tears every week,' sharing that Park Bo-gum is quite emotional. Park Bo-gum humorously requested an edit by saying, 'Cut.'
Continuing, Kwak Dong-yeon mentioned, 'He sobbed loudly during rehearsal,' and when asked why, Park Bo-gum, feeling emotional, responded, 'These precious friends took the time to come, and looking into their eyes made me feel like I’m doing well, which was touching.' He added, 'I suddenly got emotional; it's not sobbing loudly—please edit that out,' to which the three suggested, 'Then let’s say you cried dramatically,' bringing laughter.
The three expressed their joy, saying, 'It was great to build good memories at work through Park Bo-gum's new challenge,' and added, 'When this face comes out late at night, it's over; please love this talented actor with a sweet voice.' They requested continued support and anticipation for him. At the end of the broadcast, Park Bo-gum went down from the stage to gift fans with candy in celebration of White Day, adding warmth to the scene.
Meanwhile, earlier Park Bo-gum shared, '“Cantabile” means to sing in a lyrical style. Personally, I wish to return to the beginning, 33 years back, to communicate with many musicians, artists, and actors, giving the audience comfort and an enjoyable time; I have a strong desire for it to be a space for that.'
He continued, 'Right now, I feel like a new employee. I want to be a reliable colleague to those with me and prepare something new with the hope that it could be a happy journey for the viewers.' He teased, saying, 'For instance, Dong-hwan said he would compose a new signature song. I am directly creating the lyrics while we are exchanging ideas.'
[OSEN = Reporter Kim Soo-hyung]