'Gag Concert' is heating up. The fiery passion of the bold newcomers stands out, but above all, it is judged that the 'power of the seniors' was decisive.
The seniors who hold the stage every week set up a solid main beam, and welcomed legend guests placed the roof of publicity on top of it, laying the groundwork so newcomers can run and play freely. It completed an ideal harmony of old and new.
▲ Park Jun-hyung·Park Seong-kwang·Jung Beom-gyun·Kim Young-hee·… the dignity of the 'active' who hold the stage every week
The first driving force behind 'Gag Concert's' rise is the experience of active seniors who breathe with juniors every week and hold the core of the segments. They are not mere performers but willingly act as a reliable support that juniors can trust and rely on.
The change of the 'eldest brother' Park Jun-hyung is symbolic. He appears every week in 'Dahjijmara Ri', which is a traditional sketch performance never before seen in his comedy career. Park Jun-hyung throws himself into physical comedy and at times doesn't hesitate to make a fool of himself while working with the juniors. His presence has become the focal point that solidifies the overall teamwork of 'Gag Concert.'
The efforts of the 'Chatflix' team, centered on 22nd-generation comedians such as Park Seong-kwang, Jung Beom-gyun and Song Jun-geun, cannot be left out. Without a scripted script, they perform improvised skits through audience chats, delivering 'raw laughter' with the quick wit and cleverness that only veterans can show, demonstrating the essence of live comedy.
Kim Young-hee, who met her second heyday with the character 'Communication queen Malja Grandma,' who listens to audiences' worries, recently launched the spin-off variety show 'Malja Show,' proving the success potential of derivative content. In particular, the 'Malja Show' broadcast on the 13th got off to a strong start from its first episode, proving the power of the 'Gag Concert' IP.
▲ Kim Byung-man·Kang Yumi→Shin Bong-sun·Ahn Young-mi… nostalgia summoned
The return of 'Gag Concert' legends poured the fuel of publicity into the program. In particular, the 'homecoming special' broadcast on the 14th was the pinnacle. Kim Byung-man, who returned as the 'master,' showcased skills that have not rusted, and leading figures who drove 'Gag Concert's' heyday, such as Kim Ji-hye, Kang Yumi and Byeon Ki-soo, appeared in large numbers, strongly stimulating viewers' nostalgia.
Also, stars from 'Gag Concert' such as Ahn Young-mi, Shin Bong-sun, Kim Jun-hyun, Jang Doyoun, and Oh Na-mi willingly participated as guests despite busy schedules to lend support. They naturally blended into existing segments like 'Defconn Some eottaeyo' and 'Chatflix,' providing reactions or delivering decisive blows that amplified the fun of the segments.
A 'Gag Concert' representative said the active seniors held the center of the stage firmly, which created a virtuous cycle where legend seniors returning to their home stage could blend in without burden, and said these old-and-new harmonies will be the driving force for 'Gag Concert' to protect Korea's pride in live comedy and achieve a clear second leap, asking for much interest and expectation.
Meanwhile, 'Gag Concert' will air on KBS2 at 9:20 p.m. on the 21st.
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