Problem Child in House featured Lee Dae-ho and Jo Jae-je as they delivered laughter filled with rich stories and eloquence.
The 282nd episode of KBS2's entertainment program Problem Child in House Season 2 (hereafter 'Problem Child'), which aired on the 4th, was themed 'Big Boys of Busan,' capturing the moment when Lee Dae-ho and Jo Jae-je, invited to the rooftop room, engaged in a dopamine-fueled quiz battle over bizarre questions alongside Song Eun-i, Kim Suk, Kim Jong-kook, Hong Jin Kyung, Yang Se-chan, and Joo Woo-jae.
On that day, Lee Dae-ho and Jo Jae-je not only shared the commonality of being from Busan but also revealed that they attended the same elementary school, attracting attention. Jo Jae-je said, "My father actually wanted me to play baseball," to which Lee Dae-ho responded, "If I had been given the opportunity, I would have played for the national team," creating a warm atmosphere right from the start.
Meanwhile, despite only being eight months into her singing career, Jo Jae-je's debut story, which saw her dominating various music charts, drew attention. Having worked in the fashion and interior industries before her debut, Jo Jae-je established her own jazz bar and created her own stage. The first celebrity to visit her jazz bar was Cho Sae-ho, followed by regular visitors such as Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Samdi, Hyun Bong-sik, and Ryu Jun-yeol, leading to a connection with 'Rockoberry', who composed 'Do You Not Know?'. Jo Jae-je shared, "I never imagined I would become a singer at 41," and recounted how 'Rockoberry' came to her jazz bar, enjoyed singing 'Do You Not Know?', and the next day called to suggest releasing it as a single, revealing the birth of her hit song that swept the music charts.
The special past connection between Jo Jae-je and Joo Woo-jae was also revealed, surprising everyone. Jo Jae-je mentioned, "I originally worked in fashion show direction and met model Joo Woo-jae at a fashion show," to which Joo Woo-jae replied, "I remember that. An uncommon face," expressing his joy. Moreover, Jo Jae-je and Joo Woo-jae showcased a special duet stage with 'Do You Not Know?,' where Joo Woo-jae transformed a pitch shift into an emotional expression, bringing laughter. Hong Jin Kyung suggested, "You two could promote as 'Hol-dung-yi,'" and Jo Jae-je remarked, "I have always had a desire for a subcharacter, so I am ready to gain a bit more weight," while Joo Woo-jae added, "I will try to lose a bit more weight. I might die, but I will attempt it," igniting enthusiasm for forming 'Hol-dung-yi' and eliciting more laughter.
Lee Dae-ho and Jo Jae-je even boasted of their extraordinary devoted husband qualities, to the extent of being referred to as 'Haeundae Shawn' and 'Hannam-dong Jjae-soo-jong'. Lee Dae-ho humorously said, "I get angry when anyone tries to coach me in baseball. But my wife says, 'Why are you swinging for a home run?' and talks about baseball, while even the hitting coach doesn't say anything. But she is right," prompting laughter. Jo Jae-je fervently praised his beautiful wife, stating, "She came to my jazz bar as a guest and touched my belly on the first day. I thought I should marry her just three days after we met," adding, "My wife is so beautiful that rumors arose claiming I was a Chinese chaebol," which drew loud laughter.
In other news, Lee Dae-ho revealed his affectionate feelings for his grandmother, who dedicated her life to nurturing him as a baseball player. He shared that he cried profusely on the day he retired, recalling his grandmother, prompting tears from Kim Suk and Hong Jin Kyung as well, creating a poignant moment for viewers.
On that note, the day also featured intriguing and fun quizzes that piqued interest. Questions included 'The legendary line given by immortal pitcher Choi Dong-won before the Korean Series', 'The story behind Kim Bum-soo's song 'I Miss You'', 'Misconceptions that lead to marital disputes', and 'Why Ahn Jung-hwan's grandmother opposed soccer', among others, all of which enriched the rooftop room with anecdotes from Lee Dae-ho and Jo Jae-je.
'Problem Child in House,' which unfolds dopamine-exploding chatter and quiz battles, airs every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on KBS 2TV.
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