Bae Il-ho, who made his first grants appearance on 'Immortal Songs,' reveals that he is a graduate of KBS's first FD, drawing attention.
KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' (directed by Park Hyung-geun, Kim Hyung-seok, and Choi Seung-beom, hereafter 'Immortal Songs') has held the top spot in simultaneous viewership ratings for nearly 14 years, becoming the best music entertainment program. The 718th episode special titled '80th Anniversary of Liberation, Legendary Songs' airing on the 16th will reflect on the glory and emotions of the liberation regained after 35 years of Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945.
Bae Il-ho is the main character of the 1990s singing song 'Shintobuli' and the original 'TES' (Testosterone + Male) of the music industry, making his first appearance on 'Immortal Songs' through this special. Bae Il-ho introduces himself humorously, saying, "I ran for mayor in my hometown but lost, so I became a singer."
On this day, Bae Il-ho, making his first grants appearance on 'Immortal Songs,' reveals his unique background as Korea's first FD (a role that assists communication between production staff and guests on site and ensures smooth operations). In fact, Bae Il-ho was the first FD at KBS, and he worked as a 'legendary FD' on popular entertainment programs at the time, such as 'National Singing Contest,' 'Lucky Studio,' '100-Year Quiz Show,' and '6 p.m. In My Hometown.' MC Kim Jun-hyun adds, "I heard the FD system was established thanks to Bae Il-ho," surprising everyone.
Moreover, it is reported that junior FDs created a spectacle to cheer for Bae Il-ho on that day, increasing interest. Bae Il-ho delivered encouragement and support to about 20 junior FDs who gathered in the corridor to see him, and reportedly expressed his ambitious desire to "establish an FD association this time."
Meanwhile, a connection between Bae Il-ho and Lee Chan-won from 20 years ago is revealed. Lee Chan-won recalls, "I first met Bae Il-ho when I was 10 years old. He was my first celebrity," as he expresses gratitude to Bae Il-ho, who turned around and shook his hand. In response, Kim Beom-ryong remarks, "It seems Chan-won received some energy back then," and Seol Woon-do adds, "Just by looking at his face, he was destined to become a singer," which brings a smile to everyone's faces as they reflect on Lee Chan-won's rise to becoming a top singer.
Meanwhile, this special episode '80th Anniversary of Liberation, Legendary Songs,' featuring legendary masters, will serve as an opportunity to reflect on the significance of liberation and the identity of Korea, airing on the 16th.
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