On 'Radio Star,' Baek Ji-young, Hong Hyun-hee, Choi Jeong-hoon, and Min Kyung-ah filled Wednesday night with joy and sincerity through a special episode titled 'The Ultimate.' They provided laughter and emotion to viewers, recording the number one spot in the 2049 demographic and household ratings during the same time slot.
On the 21st, MBC 'Radio Star' (planned by Kang Young-sun / directed by Kim Myung-yeop, Hwang Yoon-sang, Byun Da-hee) was decorated with a special episode featuring Baek Ji-young, Hong Hyun-hee, Choi Jeong-hoon, and Min Kyung-ah.
According to Nielsen Korea on the 22nd, the previous day's broadcast of 'Radio Star' recorded a household rating of 3.4%, securing the top position during the same time slot. The 2049 rating also recorded the number one spot, with the 'best one minute' featuring Baek Ji-young revealing the behind-the-scenes story of passing the anchor audition during her probationary period and clarifying the rumor that she is the 'daughter of a big spender,' with a rating of 4.2%.
Baek Ji-young, who set records as the first, youngest, and longest-serving news anchor, proved her 'class' from the legendary process of being the top candidate in two auditions during her probationary period to being appointed as a Dior ambassador and consulting for presidential candidates. At 23, when she became the anchor of 'News Desk', she participated in a company audition as a probationary employee and ranked first, but it was voided. After a second overall audition, she ranked first again and was eventually appointed as a formal anchor, which sparked a strong response immediately after the broadcast.
She noted, 'At that time, it was a time when female anchors were unimaginable,' adding that she persevered with the determination that 'no one could drag me down.' She also reflected on her collaboration with legendary anchors such as Kang Seong-gu, Chu Seong-chun, and Eom Gi-young, as well as the prestige of 'News Desk,' which had ratings exceeding 30%.
The global career, invited to France's headquarters as a Dior ambassador, her activities as a kingmaker after receiving proposals from a famous consulting firm, and her clarification of the rumor regarding the 'daughter of a big spender' all unfolded in a way fitting her reputation that 'her class was eternal.'
Hong Hyun-hee brought laughter by sharing the words and actions of her son Jun-beom, who clearly inherited her comedic DNA. She recounted a moment where her son, while watching Song Hye-kyo on TV, said, 'She's pretty,' and when asked, 'Is it mom?' he replied, 'Absolutely not.' There was also a touching moment when her son apologized, saying, 'I'm sorry for saying go' after seeing a mirage.
She clarified the family photo from Chiang Mai that sparked rumors of moving to Thailand. She admitted she was surprised that traditional clothing suited her so well that the community was turned upside down. Additionally, she shared stories about her YouTube content that leveraged comedy, making everyone laugh.
She also shared how she lightened the mood during a marital dispute with Jasson by pulling out a toy. Hong Hyun-hee mentioned that she is practicing Dr. Oh Eun-young's advice to 'never raise her voice in front of the child,' adding, 'These days, I relieve my anger by squeezing a toy,' conveying the vivid reality of parenting. MC Kim Gu-ra chimed in, 'Why would you fight with such a funny person?' bringing smiles to the participants.
Choi Jeong-hoon warmed the studio with a handwritten letter. He presented the letter with the meaning of 'thanks for your continued support,' to which Kim Gu-ra expressed admiration, saying, 'Kids these days don't even do that.' He also mentioned that he wrote letters to every guest during his time as an MC of The Seasons.
He introduced the title track of his fourth regular album, 'In the name of love!' sharing behind-the-scenes stories of featuring Karina from aespa and mishaps during performances. He followed up with a live stage of 'Season Song Medley,' featuring representative songs from each season, exploding with emotion, receiving praise from the participants, who remarked, 'It feels like a concert.'
He shared his creative philosophy of drawing inspiration from poet Han Gang's poetry collection. He conveyed various stories related to his own lyrics, such as the representative songs of Jannabi—'Legend' and 'Goodbye Sadness,' as well as anecdotes from his time as a band manager with his brother and memories with N.Flying members during his training period.
Min Kyung-ah, an 11-year musical actress, opened the conversation by humorously confirming, 'That's her in 'Chicago,' which made the studio burst into laughter. After the video recorded 7.09 million views on YouTube, she noted that the audience demographic in the theater became more diverse, confessing, 'I was honestly envious that Jae-rim was the only one doing commercials.'
Currently active as Princess Jasmine in 'Aladdin,' she increased the laughter with her candid confession that 'no matter how big my belly gets, the outfit covers it all.' She surprised everyone by stating, 'I only eat half an apple on performance day.' She also directly explained the misunderstanding incident involving Jo Seung-woo at the Korea Musical Awards.
On this day's broadcast, she demonstrated her mastery of the stage by performing the Disney number 'Speechless' live, receiving thunderous applause from the participants. Her honest reflections on the gap between the stage and reality resonated with viewers.
Next week on the 28th, a special episode titled 'No Backing Down Sisters' featuring Lee Kyung-sil, Lee Ho-sun, Choi Yeo-jin, and Sa Yoo-ri is set to air.
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