The 'Techno Goliath' Choi Hong-man, who dominated K-1, announces news of his second heyday on 'Radio Star'. Recently, a video from a YouTube channel surpassed 20 million views, and he was re-highlighted as a 'meme creator' for teenage fans. On-site, he directly recreates the techno ceremony and the optical illusion meme, garnering explosive reactions.
The MBC 'Radio Star', airing today (13th), will feature a special episode titled 'Handling Attention Crazy People', with guests Cheon Jung-myung, Choi Hong-man, Lee Joo-seung, and Jo Kwon.
Choi Hong-man, who was re-highlighted as a 'meme creator' for teenage fans, noted, "Recently, I am recognized so much by teenage fans that I can't even go to the airport." He also creates a laugh riot in the studio with a 'reverse impersonation' performance where he imitates the 'Choi Hong-man impersonation' done by Cho Sae-ho.
He opens up about the behind-the-scenes regarding the match with 'Bob Sapp' when it is mentioned as the most memorable match. The battle between Choi Hong-man and Bob Sapp, regarded as one of the greatest matches in K-1 history, took place during the K-1 World Grand Prix opening event held in Osaka, Japan, in 2005, where Choi Hong-man emerged victorious and made his mark as a global martial arts star.
Choi Hong-man also shares an episode where he met global actor Bruce Willis after the match. He recalls, "Until the match, Bruce Willis had no interest in me, but after witnessing my victory, he said 'awesome' and treated me to a meal." He also recreates the techno ceremony with the rhythm and groove from his heyday at the request of the MCs, bringing laughter to them.
Incredible personal skills follow, showcased by his overwhelming physique. Boasting a shoe size of 360mm, he adds warmth by slicing an apple in half and squeezing juice for fan Lee Joo-seung. He easily holds a bottle of water in one hand and picks up various objects with Lee Joo-seung to clearly show the difference in the optical illusion, leaving everyone in awe with the exclamation, "This is magic."
His unexpected charm does not go unnoticed. He revealed, "When I fall in love, I do cross-stitching and sewing," and while disclosing an episode with his girlfriend, he unexpectedly gets emotional remembering his ex-girlfriend, surprising the MCs. This raises curiosity about why Choi Hong-man shed tears.
Choi Hong-man, who flaunted his unexpected charm by transitioning between 'meme' and 'legend', can be seen tonight (13th) at 10:30 p.m. on 'Radio Star'.
'Radio Star' is loved for its unique format where the MCs disarm guests with unexpected sharp wit, drawing out real stories from them.
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