Koyote's Kim Jong-min said he was asked a ridiculous question.
The episode aired on the 17th featured Eom Ji-in searching for a substitute anchor for "Morning Yard" ahead of her vacation on KBS2TV's "The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears" (hereinafter "The Donkey Ears"). On this day, Koyote (Kim Jong-min, Shin Ji, and Baekga) joined as guests for the interview test, showcasing the composure and expertise of a group with 27 years of experience.
Before the test, Kim Jong-min mentioned that the most uncomfortable interview he'd experienced was when KBS anchor asked him, "Mr. Jong-min, when are you going to the army? You have some spots on your face?" When Eom Ji-in asked, "Isn't that Jun Hyun-moo?" Kim Jong-min replied, "That's right," drawing laughter as he added, "That spot question lasted for five minutes."
During the formal test, the rookie anchors introduced Koyote's new song "Call Me" and requested Kim Jong-min to sing. He awkwardly responded, "The chorus part isn't mine," while Shin Ji added, "Most songs are usually requested of me," contributing to the humor. The mission given to the anchors to "bring out Kim Jong-min's song" ultimately ended in failure, leaving everyone stunned. Additionally, while Baekga was sharing stories about teamwork, saying, "Since I came from JYP, Koyote's style didn't suit me at first, but at some point I got used to it and fell in love with Koyote's music," he was suddenly given an impromptu hip-hop mission by Eom Ji-in, creating an awkward situation.
However, the tension between Koyote and the rookie anchors, who were not easily intimidated, was a device to help the new anchors grow. Eom Ji-in had requested in advance, "It's okay to be a bit strict to see how tense they are during the live broadcast," so Koyote actively engaged in training.
After the test, when Eom Ji-in personally demonstrated and continued the interview, Koyote showcased their qualities as "model interviewees" with sincere yet witty responses. When Eom Ji-in asked, "Given your age, there seems to be an unspoken pressure from the elders," Kim Jong-min cleverly responded, "What? Me?" and then said, "I am considering it. I'm on a diet for health management." Following this, when Eom Ji-in asked, "Does Baekga have any thoughts on having a second child?" Baekga cheekily replied, "So I'm currently working on my body." The conversation continued with the additional question, "Isn't it possible to have a second child even if you get married late?" turning the scene into a sea of laughter and generating article material.
After the test, during the process of giving feedback to the rookie anchors, Eom Ji-in persistently asked Koyote, "Can you name the best performer? Was there anyone uncomfortable for you, Shin Ji?" Shin Ji joked, "Everything was fine, but Eom Ji-in was the most uncomfortable," lightening the mood and showing the supportive nature of a senior.
Meanwhile, Koyote, proving their composure and chemistry as the longest-running mixed group in the country while robustly supporting the rookie anchor test, recently released their new song "Call Me," which topped various music charts, reaffirming their strength as a national group. They also plan to hold a national tour concert, "2025 Koyote Festival," starting in September, where they will meet fans directly.
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