On KBS2's 'Problem Child in House', Hong Jin Kyung and Ko Myung Hwan created laughter with their 'untact close friends' chemistry after 25 years.
On the 21st at 8:30 p.m., the 279th episode of KBS2 entertainment show 'Problem Child in House Season 2' (hereinafter 'Problem Child in House') featured Ko Myung Hwan, known as the 'BTS of the lecture circuit', invited to the rooftop room, engaging in a dopamine-inducing quiz war around outrageous problems with Song Eun Yi, Kim Suk, Kim Jong Kook, Hong Jin Kyung, Yang Se Chan, and Joo Woo Jae. Additionally, according to the viewership ratings company Nielsen Korea, 'Problem Child in House' recorded a nationwide rating of 3.4%, securing the top spot in entertainment ratings for the same time slot.
Ahead of Ko Myung Hwan's visit, Kim Jong Kook noted, "The person around me who is successful is undoubtedly Yoo Jae Suk," drawing attention. Kim Jong Kook also said, "He was originally the guy who hosted the 'Turbo' fan meeting. I vividly remember him bowing to our agency's president for money after the event," expressing a sense of generational change. Yoo Jae Suk's close friend Song Eun Yi agreed, saying, "At that time, if it were him, it would be quite possible," creating laughter.
That day, Ko Myung Hwan, who appeared on 'Problem Child', revealed, "I was a KBS public recruitment comedian in '94, and this is my first appearance on KBS entertainment in 30 years." Kim Suk also expressed special sentiments, noting that without Ko Myung Hwan, she might not have become a comedian, and Joo Woo Jae, who never misses a chance for a dig, chimed in, "Why? Did you date?" adding to the laugh with a hint of supposed dating rumor. In response, Kim Suk shared a heartwarming story about Ko Myung Hwan, who was her mentor during the 'University Comedy Festival.'
Hong Jin Kyung also revealed her special friendship with Ko Myung Hwan. She said, "I was drinking buddies with Ko Myung Hwan. I didn't hang out with models; I always joined comedian drinking parties." Ko Myung Hwan confessed, "I was the one who found drunk Hong Jin Kyung and took her home," but despite their close past, it was a reunion after 25 years. Ko Myung Hwan joked, "In the past, I was taught not to ask senior entertainers for contact numbers. But Jin Kyung wouldn't give me her contact number either," causing Hong Jin Kyung to break into a sweat.
Hong Jin Kyung appeared deeply moved by every word from her 'close brother' Ko Myung Hwan. When Ko Myung Hwan recalled the car accident in 2005 that completely changed her life, she choked up and shed tears, doing something unexpected by wiping her tears with cooking paper due to a lack of tissues, which elicited laughter from the MCs. Hong Jin Kyung also recently made headlines after revealing her divorce.
Additionally, Ko Myung Hwan said, "On the brink of death, I realized that I wasn't born a comedian. I often wonder how much I would have regretted if I had died without revealing the life of 'writer Ko Myung Hwan.'" In response, Hong Jin Kyung remarked, "Today, I am hearing such precious stories. I debuted at 16 and have lived my life as an entertainer. So, honestly, I can't imagine living a life differently. But there's a lingering regret that 'there could have been another life within me.'"
Meanwhile, Ko Myung Hwan unveiled his tight lecture schedule befitting the title of 'the BTS of the lecture circuit', revealing, "I give lectures 2 to 3 times a day. There are CEO breakfast meetings, usually starting at 7 a.m.," and added, "I want to conduct lectures and write books to help people not experience unnecessary suffering when facing death."
Upon hearing this, Hong Jin Kyung shed hot tears again, while '86 crew' Joo Woo Jae and Yang Se Chan joked, "You say you're close, but you don't even know the phone number or book title," expressing skepticism about her crocodile tears and prompting laughter. Eventually, when Hong Jin Kyung stated, "Myung Hwan is someone I want to meet often," both Kim Suk and Song Eun Yi, who had been silent, chimed in, "You didn't contact him for over 20 years, did you?" and "Think carefully and make a remark today," joining in what they called 'Hong Jin Kyung baiting.' Ultimately, Hong Jin Kyung and Ko Myung Hwan exchanged phone numbers live on air for the first time, causing a burst of laughter.
Amid the delightful laughter brought by Hong Jin Kyung and Ko Myung Hwan, reunited after 25 years with their 'untact close friends' chemistry, the quiz time featured intriguing information such as 'the action taken by the founding chairman of McDonald's to uncover a competitor's secret', 'the solution for vacant houses in an Italian small town', and 'King Sejong's reading method', which heightened interest. Ko Myung Hwan's rich stories related to the quiz also captivated viewers.
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