Comedian, fighter, and producer Yoon Hyung-bin, who has constantly challenged himself in various fields, appeared on 'Jo Dongari' to share his clever wit and honest life stories. In his match against singer Kim Jong-kook, he predicted, "I will have the upper hand in actual combat."
On the 10th, the YouTube channel 'Jo Dongari' released a video titled "Will you fight with 'Jim Jong-kook' on the ring? Comedian + fighter = 'Gaiter' Yoon Hyung-bin," which is the 52nd episode. In the video, Yoon Hyung-bin showcased his persona as a fighter and a challenger navigating between stage and business.
Yoon Hyung-bin recently revealed the backstory of his match against Ban Tsu, which was held over the threat of deleting his YouTube channel. He explained that he dedicated a month to grappling, wrestling, and conditioning training against Ban Tsu, who is a former judo player. However, Ban Tsu unexpectedly chose to engage in striking, and Yoon Hyung-bin reported that he achieved a TKO victory just 1 minute and 42 seconds into the match. Ban Tsu, who lost to Yoon Hyung-bin, deleted his channel, which has 2.05 million subscribers, as promised.
Kim Soo-yong noted that due to wrestling practice, Yoon Hyung-bin's ears have become the 'dumpling ears,' which are a symbol of fighters. Yoon Hyung-bin then humorously pointed out, "They're not 'dumpling ears,' they're 'flat dumpling ears.'"
Yoon Hyung-bin stated that his 'fighting DNA' comes from his father, who is a former taekwondo player. He shared an anecdote about his father kicking a Kuwaiti taekwondo player during the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Yoon Hyung-bin revealed hidden 'leaders' in the entertainment industry. He mentioned actors Lee Jae-yoon, comedians Lee Moon-jae and Ahn Il-gwon, and trot singer Lee Dae-won as lesser-known talents. Then, when Ji Seok-jin asked, "What do you think would happen if Kim Jong-kook fought under Road FC rules?" Yoon Hyung-bin replied, "I am close to the head of the gym where Kim Jong-kook trains. The head's evaluation is, 'Yoon Hyung-bin would lose in sparring; however, he would have the upper hand in actual combat.'" He added with his unique humor, "Recently I rode the same elevator as Kim Jun-ho during his wedding, and it seems like Kim Jong-kook is subtly keeping an eye on me."
The story of Yoon Hyung-bin's challenges as a businessman and producer continued. In particular, his tale of closely working with the comedy idol Kokun was a moment that highlighted the indomitable spirit of producer Yoon Hyung-bin. He shared that Kokun had finished first in a Japanese comedy program and was ready to hold a showcase there, but unfortunately, the opportunity was lost due to COVID-19.
However, Yoon Hyung-bin expressed confidence saying, "Seeing potential in Japan means it will work in English-speaking countries," and mentioned that he participated in the Adelaide Festival in Australia and the Edinburgh Festival in the UK. Initially, the ticket sales were low, but word of mouth led to a sold-out performance, and he drew attention by stating that he received a call from the producer of 'Britain's Got Talent' in the UK.
Yoon Hyung-bin talked about the K-Pop specialized performance venue 'K-Pop Stage,' which he started after wrapping up the Yoon Hyung-bin Theater business. He mentioned, "Currently, we are doing small performances, and the signals are not bad," adding, "It usually takes time to get the venue recognized." He also revealed plans to produce an idol audition program. Kim Soo-yong humorously said, "I will help you connect with broadcasting platforms," suggesting, "Do it on 'Jo Dongari.'"
[Photo] Capture from the 'Jo Dongari' YouTube screen.
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