SBS Plus·Kstar co-produced variety show Real Love Lab: Poisoned Apple (hereafter "Poisoned Apple") MC Jun Hyun-moo said, "It has come back much more upgraded and sharper," expressing strong confidence about season 2.
Jun Hyun-moo, the MC of "Poisoned Apple" season 2, which premieres Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., released an exclusive interview highlighting the show's unique strengths and viewing points for season 2, befitting his status as a variety show star. Regarding Yang Se-chan and Lee Eun-ji, who return as MCs from season 1 to season 2, he said, "Their chemistry is so good that it's needless to say," raising expectations for the "trusted" chemistry.
Jun Hyun-moo went on to say about new season 2 MCs Yoon Tae-jin and Heo Young-ji, "Personally, I am close with Heo Young-ji and we often talk about dating. We even know each other's dating histories, so I'm looking forward to it. I'm curious about Yoon Tae-jin, who newly joined. I know he is very frank and unreserved, so I believe he will honestly share dating stories seen from a woman's perspective and his own experiences."
This season 2 plans to cover the dating histories of even more diverse couples, raising immersion. Also, with "deadly apple"-level "apple acts" unfolding infinitely, curiosity is already building. When asked about the "apple acts" (flirting) that have created buzz through "Poisoned Apple," he was asked, "How would you have reacted?" and he asserted, "I wouldn't fall for it." Jun Hyun-moo said, "I'm naturally suspicious, so no matter what action someone takes, I think to myself, 'They must be after something.' If it's a subtly ambiguous 'apple act' that seems neither long nor short, I might waver a bit, but I would never fall for an overt 'apple act.'"
He answered clearly and wittily about what sets "Poisoned Apple" apart. He said, "These days matching programs often show only the participants, and the panelists are left guessing the situation. But 'Poisoned Apple' shows the real situation while we put ourselves in it and speak honestly. It's not just about couple stories; it covers current dating trends, survey research, and differences in thinking between men and women. It's like a dating textbook that combines theory and practice!" Finally, he said, "Our program has many points that anyone can relate to from their own perspective. Catchphrases like 'apple acts' came from here. If you watch according to your age or situation, you'll get so absorbed you won't notice the time passing," expressing his affection for "Poisoned Apple" season 2.
The upgraded real dating variety show "Poisoned Apple," co-produced by SBS Plus and Kstar, will premiere on Nov. 1 (Sat.) at 8 p.m. Below is the full Q&A interview with Jun Hyun-moo.
Jun Hyun-moo Q&A interview
Q. How do you feel about taking on the MC role for "Poisoned Apple" season 2?
A. There are really a lot of "Poisoned Apple" fans around me. People around me welcomed it even more than I did. Those who are single and close to my age or younger said, "More immersive than Netflix!" and are eagerly awaiting it. I expect this season 2 to be much more upgraded and to have come back "poisonous." To sum up my feelings in one word: "expectation."
Q. How do you think the chemistry with the other MCs will be?
A. My chemistry with Yang Se-chan and Lee Eun-ji is already so good that it's needless to say. I'm personally close with Heo Young-ji, and we often talk about dating; we even know each other's dating histories, so I'm looking forward to it. I'm also curious about Yoon Tae-jin, who newly joined. I know him to be very frank and unreserved, so I believe he will honestly share dating stories from a woman's perspective and his own experiences.
Q. "Poisoned Apple" coined the buzzword "apple act." Do you, Jun Hyun-moo, actually fall for "apple acts" easily?
A. I don't fall for them. I'm naturally suspicious, so no matter what action someone takes, I think to myself, 'They must be after something.' If it's a subtly ambiguous 'apple act' I might be a little shaken, but I would never fall for an overt 'apple act.'
Q. There are many dating shows across various platforms these days. What sets "Poisoned Apple" apart?
A. These days matching programs often show only the participants, and the panelists are left guessing the situation. But "Poisoned Apple" shows the real situation while we put ourselves in it and speak honestly. It's not just about couple stories; it covers current dating trends, survey research, and differences in thinking between men and women. I think it's like a dating textbook that combines theory and practice.
Q. Why would you recommend "Poisoned Apple" to viewers?
Whether you're someone who has never dated or someone with a lot of dating experience, there are many points to relate to from each person's perspective. "Poisoned Apple" has content you can see only on this show. The buzzword "apple act" also came from here. If you watch according to your age or situation, you'll get so absorbed you won't notice the time passing.
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