'How do you play?' has caught on.
On the August 9 broadcast of the MBC entertainment program 'How do you play?' (directed by Kim Jin-yong, Lee Ju-won, Ahn Ji-seon, Lee Do-eun, Bang Seong-su/writer Noh Min-seon), Haha's launched project 'Insa-mo (a gathering of unpopular people)' held additional candidate interviews. Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Joo Woo-jae, and Lee Yi-kyung met with actor Han Sang-jin, who wanted to join 'Insa-mo', worldwide villain actor Heo Seong-tae, and broadcaster Jung Joon-ha, who often teases.
On this day, 'How do you play?' recorded an audience rating of 5.6% in the metropolitan area, rising to take first place in its time slot. The key indicator of channel competitiveness and topic relevance, the 2049 ratings, recorded 2.6%, ranking first among all Saturday programs, including entertainment and drama. The peak moment saw the scene of successfully catching entry candidate Jung Joon-ha, with the highest viewership rating soaring to 7% per minute. (Nielsen Korea metropolitan area standard)
Han Sang-jin expressed his desire to participate in 'Insa-mo', but was disqualified by Haha for being 'not famous enough'. Han Sang-jin, unable to admit he is less famous than the candidates mentioned, Jang Hang-jun, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Two Cuts, felt unfair. Joo Woo-jae teased Han Sang-jin, saying, 'Your representative work is the web entertainment 'Excuse is Beautiful', isn't it?' and Han Sang-jin's SNS post featuring Yoo Jae-suk's picture was revealed. Han Sang-jin expressed, 'I used Yoo Jae-suk's picture because I was worried that people wouldn't come if it was my face,' showing his thirst for popularity.
Eventually, Han Sang-jin sulked, saying, 'I cleared my schedule for Thursday (the recording day),' even authenticating his schedule on his actual phone. Han Sang-jin struggled to prove his fame, and when it was revealed that his only fan cafe had just one member, he increasingly approached 'Insa-mo'. He fiercely competed against fellow 'Insa-mo' candidate Director Jang Hang-jun, trying to put each other down, causing everyone to burst into laughter. Han Sang-jin, who desperately pleaded, 'I put my life on the line for this,' eventually succeeded in receiving an invitation.
The next candidate invited to 'Insa-mo' was Heo Seong-tae, the villain actor from the globally hit OTT drama 'Squid Game' Season 1. Heo Seong-tae mentioned that after the success of 'Squid Game', his SNS following exploded but then quickly dwindled, describing the burst of popularity like a bubble. Heo Seong-tae, who received sudden attention overnight, confessed, 'I suffered from panic disorder. It felt like everyone on the set was watching me to see how well I acted.' He also lamented, 'I haven't found the 100th visitor since 2023 in my fan cafe with 52 members,' saying, 'It's heartbreaking.'
A lecture was also given by Yoo Jae-suk for Heo Seong-tae, who had his famous line claimed by 'Jang Chen' Yoon Kye-sang in the film 'The Outlaws'. Yoo Jae-suk told Heo Seong-tae, who was lowering his voice, 'This is why you fell behind Jang Chen. I understand why the line you said first didn't catch on,' demonstrating how to raise the tone of the line, 'Do you know who I am?' Heo Seong-tae acted as an 'entertainment newcomer', shy yet doing whatever was asked of him, contrary to his villain image. Attention was focused on whether he would participate in 'Insa-mo.'
Next, Jung Joon-ha appeared as a candidate highly recommended by Haha. Jung Joon-ha shared, 'The fans collected money and bought me gifts,' 'I am preparing for an enormous project,' and 'The drama I am the lead in is about to start,' but Yoo Jae-suk and Haha teased him, saying, 'Don't lie,' generating laughter with their obvious distrust. Jung Joon-ha, feeling wronged, perked up at the mention of his figure sales ranking, which was second in 'Infinite Challenge', and became arrogant in front of Haha, who was in last place. He declared, 'Park Myung-soo is just pretending to be modest,' taking pride in securing the second position.
After losing 10 kg, Jung Joon-ha, bursting with confidence, showed off his abs as Yoo Jae-suk and Haha's reactions were lukewarm. Yoo Jae-suk jokingly pinched his belly fat while searching for abs. Jung Joon-ha, claiming to be 'Byeon Wooseok of Gangnam Station', recounted incredible tales while quickly apologizing at Yoo Jae-suk and Haha's caution, 'Don't touch Wooseok.'
Jung Joon-ha, who received a free pass to 'Insa-mo' and felt no need to look at resumes, lamented, 'I keep telling you I'm popular. I've said it so many times,' while being curious about who would join 'Insa-mo'. Yoo Jae-suk, laughing joyfully while teasing him without reservation, expressed, 'You are funny only sometimes. It's most fun when we connect the call,' feeling satisfied. Jung Joon-ha, now angry, declared, 'I will truly succeed next year.' While claiming popularity, he finally said, 'I am willing to participate in 'Insa-mo.' Just select the kids well' as he exited. Viewers eagerly anticipated how many unpopular people would gather for 'Insa-mo.'
Meanwhile, the preview for the next broadcast showed the members spending their day as recommended by AI (artificial intelligence). The anticipation grew for the display of AI keeping Yoo Jae-suk in check. 'How do you play?' airs every Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
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