'Radio Star' guests Kim Seok-hoon, Kim Byung-hyun, Tyler and Tazan each performed as four "Fasoo"s who protect garbage, sausages, Hangul and K-pop in their own ways. This broadcast, which delivered honest stories about their fields and lives and brought both laughter and empathy, on the 2049 rating took first place in the same time slot.
On the 19th, MBC's 'Radio Star' (planning: Kang Young-seon / directed by Hwang Yoon-sang·Byun Da-hee) aired a special titled "Abnormal Fasoo conference," featuring Kim Seok-hoon, Kim Byung-hyun, Tyler and Tazan. The four, who show presence in different fields, released behind-the-scenes stories related to that and captivated viewers.
According to Nielsen Korea on the 20th, the previous day's 'Radio Star' best one minute was the scene where Tyler revealed the story of how he came to make Hangul snacks. Also, the 2049 rating, a key indicator for advertisers, recorded first place in the same time slot.
Actor Kim Seok-hoon confessed that he started the environmental YouTube channel "My trash uncle" after feeling fear when seeing a garbage dump. He said, "I saw the apartment complex garbage piling up and was scared wondering where it all goes," showing his environmental sensitivity.
Kim Seok-hoon revealed how he recently earned the nickname "trash uncle," his philosophy on recycling trash, and episodes of arranging household goods using secondhand items. He said, "Most trash is packaging," and sparked laughter with a behind-the-scenes story about even refusing a holiday gift from Yoo Jae-suk to minimize packaging.
He revealed his close bond with Yoo Jae-suk, saying, "I told him to stop sending gifts because packaging isn't all recyclable," which made the set burst into laughter. He also joked, "I guess I'd be upper-tier Yoo Line," teasingly.
He shared lifestyle routines such as finding usable items like air purifiers and lighting at garbage dumps, getting permission and using them, and environmental practice tips including a warning that furniture with stickers could be subject to "crime of embezzlement of abandoned property" if collected without permission, eliciting admiration from the guests.
He said he has gained new momentum in his acting activities. Passing age 50, father roles began coming in earnestly, and he shared recent news of taking on major roles in the film "The World of Love" and next year's scheduled broadcast "To My Beloved Thief."
Kim Byung-hyun opened up about the real story behind his nickname "serial entrepreneur," given after consecutively starting ramen, steak, Thai restaurants and burger shops. His remark, "It wasn't greed; I just wanted to try it," revealed his unpretentious character.
He also revealed his recent passion project, the "sausage project." He became passionate about sausages, went to learn techniques directly from a German sausage master, and shared the behind-the-scenes of winning six gold medals and one silver medal — the "seven-time champion" — at a competition held every three years.
It was also revealed that Jun Hyun-moo was deeply involved in the naming process. When Jun Hyun-moo jokingly said, "You have a 'legalistic' image, so how about middle finger sausage?" he refused, and instead revealed that his new nickname was inspired by the German word "metzger," meaning sausage artisan.
True to a closer who became the first Korean to win the MLB World Series title, he also told a heartfelt moment when he visited the Arizona dugout after a long time and got choked up, drawing empathy from the guests.
The incident where Ahn Jung-hwan's "30 billion won debt" joke spread as an actual rumor was also revisited. He said, "My mother believed it and called me," recounting the embarrassing episode, and added, "Even the bank read the article and was worried, so I just bought it with cash," provoking laughter.
Tyler detailed the full story of the Starbucks "sandwich incident" that recently set SNS ablaze. Just as he was about to pay for the sandwich he always ate after working out, an app-order customer took it; his post about the situation on SNS led the corporation's headquarters to issue an official statement, becoming a major topic. He joked, "In the U.S., when something like this happens they make a menu for that person," and quipped, "I'm just waiting to be contacted about launching the 'Tyler sand'," drawing laughter.
He also showed special affection for Hangul, telling the story of opening a Hangul snack pop-up and selling three days' worth of stock in three hours, and the background for receiving the foreigner-first "Contribution to spreading Hangul culture" award.
He revealed the secret to speaking nine languages from Spanish to German, saying, "Language is pattern," and introduced a life-study method of changing the phone's language settings that resonated with viewers.
He particularly recounted the story of his maternal grandfather, a military doctor who fought in the June 25 War, conveying a deep connection with Korea. The fact that he keeps the medal he received when deployed with the Ethiopian army in the Korean War at home drew admiration from the guests, and he also expressed pride as the first foreigner to serve as master of ceremonies at a national event.
Tazan, a member of the coed group ALLDAY PROJECT, began by introducing his confident looks that contrast with the Ulsan dialect, capturing the atmosphere.
He candidly and wittily revealed his well-known dance skills and modeling experience since his rookie days, and the stage preparation process for his debut song "FAMOUS."
He showed confidence from reaching number one on the charts with his debut song "FAMOUS" within 10 days. He said that when he first heard the debut track, "I was worried because it was experimental, but after listening continuously it stuck (in my ear)," revealing a change of heart. He frankly described difficulties of coed group activities such as separate fitting times and the hardship of recording group chants. The revelation about feeling charisma and intimidation(?) toward the same-age member "Annie" drew big laughs.
When KOYOTE's Baekga said, "Tazan is in a situation similar to mine in ALLDAY PROJECT," Tazan retorted, "There are many similarities, but aren't I prettier?" jokingly, making the set burst into laughter.
Tazan also attracted attention by bringing his fashion items to recommend to the four MCs in person. In response, the MCs wore Tazan's recommended fashion items and struck poses worthy of a magazine cover, creating a gratifying sight.
Meanwhile, next week's broadcast on the 26th of 'Radio Star' will be a special titled "Stone+Wild eyes" featuring Lee Min-woo, Kang Hyung-wook, Zion.T and Kwon Ddo-ddo.
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