Heo Kyunghwan makes consecutive appearances on Hangout With Yoo, creating comedic chemistry and laughs with the members.
The MBC variety show Hangout With Yoo, airing Jan. 3 (directed by Kim Jin-yong, Lee Joo-won, An Ji-seon, Bang Seong-su / writer No Min-seon), will show Yu Jae-seok, HaHa, Joo Woo-jae and Heo Kyunghwan visiting variety show patriarch Lee Kyung-kyu to greet him and receive deokdam as they welcome the new year 2026.
Among them, following the "gathering of unpopular people," Heo Kyunghwan drew attention for appearing consecutively in Hangout With Yoo recordings in 2026 as well. The members warmly greeted him by shouting his catchphrase "it-neun-de~" and celebrated Heo Kyunghwan, whose momentum has been strong since the "gathering of unpopular people."
Heo Kyunghwan said his changed circumstances could be measured by popularity, noting "my hometown friends contacted me," and the members smiled, saying, "We're glad Kyunghwan is doing well." Heo Kyunghwan showed humility, saying, "The company had a celebration, but I'm calming the company down by telling them not to get excited."
When talk turned to casting inquiries, Heo Kyunghwan quipped, "Since the topic came up, I have Thursday (Hangout With Yoo recording day) cleared," drawing laughs with his cheeky remark. Despite his effort to remain composed, his hand under the table was shaking, and Yu Jae-seok, who spotted it, burst out laughing, saying, "Kyung-hwan is really nervous."
Heo Kyunghwan then struggles as he delivers a killer line in front of variety show patriarch Lee Kyung-kyu, facing a crisis when being the center of attention makes him less funny. MBC's Hangout With Yoo, which will showcase Heo Kyunghwan's sweat-inducing efforts as his talk stalls, will air on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 6:30 p.m.
[Photo] MBC Hangout With Yoo
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