Im Won-hee, who appeared on 'Radio Star,' revealed that he is currently angry about life.
The episode of MBC 'Radio Star' that aired on the 23rd was themed 'A Tough Brother' featuring Im Won-hee, Lee Gi-chan, Lee Sang-jun, and Yoon Hyung-bin.
According to Nielsen Korea, the previous day's broadcast of 'Radio Star' ranked first in viewership among programs in the same time slot on Wednesday. The day's 'highest one minute' occurred when Im Won-hee confessed, 'I tried to sing at Jeong Seok-yong's wedding, but I was rejected,' causing viewership to soar to 4.4%, making it the top-ranking show in the 2049 viewership, a key indicator for advertisers.
Im Won-hee lightheartedly expressed his bittersweet feelings about the marriage news of his close friends Lee Sang-min and Jeong Seok-yong. He said, 'I am currently angry about life,' mentioning that Lee Sang-min suddenly got married, and that Jeong Seok-yong married before him, admitting, 'I cursed while staring at the wall alone,' prompting laughter.
Im Won-hee also shared a serious thought, saying, 'It feels like marriage will never come to me.' He expressed his envy of those with families but admitted, 'I don't have the courage to connect with someone again,' eliciting sympathy. The MCs cheered him on, saying, 'But you are very charming,' and he added, 'Now, someone who cherishes and respects me is more important than marriage.'
He also shared that he has been steadily continuing his work as an actor. 'I recently appeared in an OTT drama, where emotions played a more crucial role than dialogue,' he revealed about his new challenge as an actor. MC Kim Gura praised him, saying, 'Won-hee's acting is getting more refined.' Finally, he concluded the talk by saying, 'I didn't know I could be this funny, but I now feel more comfortable in variety shows,' showcasing his charm that alternated between seriousness and lightheartedness.
Lee Gi-chan shared anecdotes from his participation in the dating reality show 'Pursuing Old Encounters (hereafter 'Omanchu2'),' revealing his connections with several female participants. He recounted awkward situations with acquaintances such as Wax, Kang Se-jung, and Shin Bong-sun, saying, 'I started lightly, but I became genuinely immersed.' On that day's 'Radio Star,' he performed a medley live, featuring his new song 'Just as You Are,' along with hits like 'Cold' and 'Please,' demonstrating his undeniable prowess as a sentimental ballad artist. Notably, 'Cold' is a song he wrote and composed, and he expressed pride in the fact that junior artists passed auditions singing 'Please.'
Lee Gi-chan stated, 'Even now, I sometimes receive requests to sing 'Cold' on the street,' expressing how he feels the power of a beloved classic song over time. He added, 'Although I had a long break, I never let go of singing,' revealing his deep affection for music.
Additionally, he briefly mentioned his acting activities in the United States, saying, 'For a while, I challenged myself with English lines while appearing in American dramas, and the environment for actors is certainly different.' Ultimately, Lee Gi-chan shared, 'Now, I only want to sing songs I'm drawn to and perform on stages I want,' expressing his wish to share his unique emotions for a long time.
Lee Sang-jun recalled an episode from 'Omanchu2' where he had a flirtation with Wax, confessing, 'She was someone who possessed all the qualities of my ideal type, but when no one chose her in the final selection, I cried.' He also shared various 'flirtation' stories, including his college gag club activities with Ku Hye-sun, a broadcasting accident while holding hands with Jang Doyoun, and a matchmaking proposal from Park Na-rae's mother, making the studio burst into laughter. In a twist, he revealed the reality of owning an apartment in Gangnam and being in the process of contracting 230 restaurants, surprising everyone.
Lee Sang-jun expressed, 'In fact, I dream of romance more than anyone,' and added, 'Comedians are seen as lightweight, so it's harder to date.' In response, Kim Gook-jin advised, 'That's why you need to show more sincerity,' adding warmth to the conversation. Lee Sang-jun also revealed, 'I had a complex about my appearance, but now I think of it as a weapon,' expressing confidence.
Recently, he revealed that he has become very interested in appearance management and styling, surprising the MCs. He said, 'I used to wear training clothes daily, but nowadays, I also wear shirts,' sharing how his daily life has changed. Lastly, Lee Sang-jun expressed, 'I like that I am trying to look attractive to someone,' and added, 'I'm single now, but I want to meet real love someday,' earning cheers from everyone.
Yoon Hyung-bin shared behind-the-scenes stories about his TKO victory against Banzz, saying, 'It was a match I prepared for four months, and I was teary after it ended.' He mentioned, 'Banzz made a promise to delete his YouTube channel, and I was shocked when it actually got deleted,' which caused laughter. Selecting his top 5 punches in the entertainment industry, he named Kim Gook-jin as number one, providing his reasoning that made the guests laugh out loud. He candidly shared about past business failures, stating, 'The VR café, meal kit service, and small theater all failed. But now, we are in the process of renewing it as a K-performance venue,' demonstrating his determination to make a comeback.
Yoon Hyung-bin explained why he stepped into the fighting world, stating, 'In fact, I don't like fighting. I just wanted to create a stage that makes the audience feel emotions.' He added, 'Boxing is also an art like dance,' leaving a profound impression.
Yoon Hyung-bin also shared a story about his wife, Jung Kyung-mi, saying, 'At one point, I was shocked to hear that Kyung-mi was more famous than me,' bringing smiles. However, he emphasized, 'Now, we are each other's best partners who support each other.' Lastly, he declared, 'Although the platform for comedy has decreased, I want to make people laugh on any small stage,' and revealed, 'One day, I will reopen a theater under my name,' receiving applause.
Meanwhile, the broadcast on the 30th will be themed 'Is the Heart Real? Age is Just a Number!' featuring Kim Yeon-ja, Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Su-ji, and Tzuyang.
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