Today (13th) on SBS 'Thum Man Name,' actor Ryu Deok-hwan surprises viewers by revealing his past when he almost debuted as an idol with G-Dragon.
SBS entertainment program 'Thum Man Name' (directed by Choi Bo-pil, written by Chae Jin-a) is a variety show that presents 'thum' (a moment of luck) during brief moments encountered in daily life. The first broadcast of season 3 on the 6th (Tuesday) set a new season high rating of 5.8%, with ratings of 4.5% in the metropolitan area, 4.1% nationwide, and 1.9% among the 2049 demographic, breaking all previous records. Additionally, during the same time slot, it became the top entertainment program for Tuesday among the 2049 demographic and all entertainment shows in the metropolitan area, announcing a spectacular return (according to Nielsen Korea). In the 22nd episode of 'Thum Man Name,' Ryu Deok-hwan and Lee Jung-eun will appear as 'thum friends,' exploring the Wangsimni area and offering a day filled with 'dopamine healing.'
On that day, Ryu Deok-hwan draws intense interest by revealing his unexpected history of almost debuting in the same group as G-Dragon. Ryu Deok-hwan noted, "I originally came from breakdancing. When I was young, I was active as 'Little H.O.T.' with Ji-yong, and I even performed on stage at SM concerts. Then we moved over to YG." He shared his glamorous past, adding, "Now my joints are stiff, so I can't dance well. I danced a few times in front of my wife, and she told me, 'Don't say you danced somewhere,'" making everyone laugh with his jest. When Yoo Jae-suk remarked, "It seems you could have done well in that path," Ryu Deok-hwan responded, "Back then, 'Jeonwon Ilgi' was my top priority. I played the role of 'Il-yong,' Kim Soo-mi's grandson," revealing his passionate acting aspirations from an early age.
Meanwhile, Ryu Deok-hwan confesses his sudden encounter with 'star disease' at a young age, resonating with Yoo Jae-suk. He shared, "During my college years, I became famous as the movie 'Chunhajangsa Madonna' did well. So I think I developed a bit of a star disease then," revealing his candid past. Yoo Jae-suk empathized, saying, "Deok-hwan's story is courageous. It can happen to anyone without them realizing it," while Lee Jung-eun continued with her cute self-reveal, saying, "I immediately take off my mask when I go to the hospital. I want people to recognize me," causing laughter.
The honest confessions about their pasts from Ryu Deok-hwan and Lee Jung-eun, which had never been seen before, will be revealed in the main broadcast of 'Thum Man Name.'
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