SBS 'Wow! Really? Is This for Real?' delivered big fun to viewers with its 'Madness Special in Korea.'
In the 8th episode aired on the 17th, SBS 'Wow! Really? Is This for Real?' featured the 'Madness Special in Korea,' highlighting stories of passionate individuals like 'Picky Chef,' 'The Devil Wears Hae-jin,' 'My Name is 000,' and 'Earth Intelligence Champion.' The 4MC of the studio, Jun Hyun-moo, Baek Ji-young, Kim Ho-young, and Subin, along with guest KwakTube, reacted authentically to the cheerful yet astonishing stories, increasing viewer engagement. (Viewership ratings to be checked)
During the opening, Jun Hyun-moo said, "These days, I often hear people around me say, 'Jun Hyun-moo's face is amazing!'" and exclaimed, "Wow! Really?" This was a self-promotion of his 'crazy good looks' in line with the 'Madness Special in Korea.' In response, Baek Ji-young remarked, "That's not 'Wow! Really?' it's 'Ugh! Really,'" eliciting laughter in the studio. Nevertheless, he emphasized the V-line completed through treatments, stating, "I need to take care of it~" showing a hint of madness and triggering a second round of laughter. In the cheerful atmosphere, Jun Hyun-moo introduced his 'close friend,' travel creator KwakTube, who warmly replied, "It's an honor to be on a show I've enjoyed since I was a child."
Next, the story of Lee Hak-sa, the 'Picky Chef,' was introduced. He revealed, "Born in 1993, I have been cooking Western, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine since I was 17," and stated, "I dislike eating onions, so I created 'Picky Jjamppong' (spicy seafood noodle soup)." Lee Hak-sa's 'Picky Jjamppong,' which consists only of broth and noodles without any toppings, gained significant attention on social media. Following this, he revealed the cooking process, which included all the ingredients like regular Jjamppong, to which Jun Hyun-moo expressed admiration, saying, "Filtering out the toppings was the key. The broth must be delicious, of course." Lee Hak-sa mentioned, "Recently, when a famous mukbang creator visited, he enjoyed Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) but left the onions. I'm thinking of making Picky Jjajangmyeon, too." He added, "To showcase such a menu, courage is needed. People might say, 'Is cooking a joke?' But my passion for cooking is sincere. Picky eating is culinary artistry!" emphasizing his culinary beliefs, earning applause.
Next, 17-year-old aspiring fashion designer Lee Hae-jin appeared as the protagonist of 'The Devil Wears Hae-jin.' Known for her unique fashion sense and short-form content that recorded 12 million views, Lee Hae-jin said, "I like Harajuku punk rock style and wear clothes freely and uniquely." Shortly thereafter, she disclosed the production process of her short films, showcasing the clothes she redesigned or made. Lee Hae-jin expressed, "I wanted rainbow pants so much that I made them myself. My unique work gained popularity, and my favorite designer, Jeremy Scott, even commented on my SNS. I was so happy that I screamed for three hours." KwakTube empathized, stating, "I was so excited when Kang Min-kyung commented on my SNS too." Lee Hae-jin declared, "I want to become famous enough to collaborate with Jeremy Scott. I believe that if I persistently pursue what I want, people will recognize me someday."
Thirdly, the protagonist of 'My Name is 000,' who is so obsessed with soccer that he changed his name, appeared. He stated, "My name is Lee Chuk-gu. I love soccer and changed my name about 8 years ago. To pursue becoming a soccer player, I left for Argentina at the age of 31," revealing his unique passion. Immediately, videos of Lee Chuk-gu heading off to Argentina and living as a soccer player were shown, prompting the 4MC to respond, "So impressive," and they respected him. Lee Chuk-gu shared, "As a physical education teacher, the most common phrase I used at school was 'Chase your dreams.' Yet I had never truly pursued a challenge, so I went to Argentina after turning thirty." He also noted that he is preparing to marry next October, distributing wedding invitations made of soccer balls with his fiancée, and announced, "I'll have the wedding at a soccer field." In response, KwakTube remarked, "Even Son Heung-min isn't like that," giving a thumbs up to his crazy love for soccer.
Finally, the protagonist of 'Earth Intelligence Champion,' Kim Young-hoon, who holds the world's number one IQ, appeared. He revealed he participated in 'Gifted Discovery' a decade ago with an IQ of 220, stating, "I recorded an IQ of 276 on the Mensa scale, reaching my peak," and proclaimed, "I hold the title of world's number one IQ." Kim Young-hoon shared, "I became curious about my limits, so I worked to raise my IQ," and then humorously revealed his secrets to boosting IQ. He explained, "Maintaining intelligent activities in my lifestyle is the key. I have registered at a university each year and studied various subjects such as sociology, instrumental music, linguistics, philosophy, and psychology."
In a memory test prepared by the production team, he stunned everyone by recalling 45 numbers in reverse order. Additionally, Kim Young-hoon's child displayed genius through brain games, giving a second shock. Subin expressed admiration, saying, "The son resembles his father," marveling at the inherited genius, while Kim Young-hoon stated, "I feel a sense of mission to contribute to the world as much as I hold the title of number one IQ in the world. I want to be a father and an adult whom my son can respect."
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