Comedian Kim Won-hoon showcased his comedic presence as a returning member in Coupang Play's comedy show 'SNL Korea' Season 7, captivating viewers.
Kim Won-hoon perfectly portrayed a variety of roles from a firefighter deployed to a tunnel to a sweet newlywed couple in the first episode of 'SNL Korea' Season 7, which is known as Korea's number one real comedy show created by a host who reserves a spot as a 'meme star' and a 'trusted' crew with maximum laughter combat power, stimulating a strong sense of empathy with his enthusiastic performance.
Kim Won-hoon drew attention as he appeared as a firefighter trying to rescue people trapped in a tunnel in a parody of actor Ha Jung-woo's work 'Tunnel.' In a scene where people reluctant to carry out the rescue stumbled upon the cozy tranquility within the tunnel, he elicited chuckles with just a blank expression.
In 'Resignation Class: Hierarchy War,' which pokes fun at the hidden psychological competition among job seekers, Kim played a central role as the narrator and character, leading to fun and laughter. He captivated viewers with the thrill he experienced, from feeling superior by looking at the items owned by job seekers to unleashing his imagination in a virtual world. Lastly, in 'Newlywed Diary,' he created a delightful newlywed chemistry with new crew member Jo Min-kyung, drawing tension that made hearts flutter.
Kim Won-hoon's performance shone in the previously released Coupang Play series 'Workers.' Set against the backdrop of a struggling small marketing company, DY Planning, it portrayed the office survival stories of MZ individuals caught between Generation X and Gen Z, with Kim taking on the role of a staff member, vividly depicting the joys and sorrows of real office workers. He hard-carried the office, unleashing fact attacks under the guise of providing planning ideas for every guest appearing.
With his popularity buoyed from 'Workers' to 'SNL Korea' Season 7, Kim Won-hoon was nominated for Best Male Entertainer at the '61st Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci,' which will be held on the 5th of next month, in recognition of his contributions at the forefront of K-entertainment trends over the past year.
Kim Won-hoon is showcasing his talents as a multi-talented entertainer, primarily through his activities on the popular YouTube channel 'Short Box,' while also gaining recognition as a serious actor in dramas such as 'It's Useless to Lie,' 'Lovely Today,' 'The Crown Prince Disappeared,' 'There Are No Secrets,' and 'The Chairperson is Grade 9.'
Meanwhile, 'SNL Korea' Season 7, featuring Kim Won-hoon, is released every Saturday evening at 8 p.m. exclusively on Coupang Play.
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