KBS alumnus broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo revealed that he is on speaking terms and directly calls junior announcer Hong Ju-yeon.
On the afternoon of the 29th, KBS2 variety show 'The boss's ears are donkey ears' (hereafter sadanggwi) aired, featuring Yang Jun-hyuk, announcer Eom Ji-in, Jung Ho-young chef and others. Special MC Cho Hyun-a of Urban Zakapa appeared.
On this broadcast, senior Eom Ji-in came out to support junior Hong Ju-yeon, who was hosting the 2026 WBC (World Baseball Classic) preview show as MC, and invited baseball commentator Yoo Hee-gwan to conduct special mentoring.
Kim Sook asked, "Do you know announcer Hong Ju-yeon?", and Cho Hyun-a silently looked only at Jun Hyun-moo, drawing laughter. Immediately, headline articles about past dating rumors surrounding Jun Hyun-moo and Hong Ju-yeon appeared at the bottom of the screen, attracting attention.
Contrary to worries, when practice began, Hong Ju-yeon surprised everyone by displaying deep baseball knowledge, rattling off not only Korea national team players Lee Jung-hoo, Kim Hye-seong, Ahn Hyun-min but also the names, teams and strengths of foreign players participating in the WBC. Jun Hyun-moo repeatedly nodded and said, "Ju-yeon studied a lot," and Eom Ji-in reassured, "We can entrust baseball to Ju-yeon."
Watching the practice in particular, Jun Hyun-moo gave feedback, "Her speech is a little fast; she might not know she's talking so fast because she's too excited." Kim Sook asked, "You must have given this feedback to Hong Ju-yeon, right?", and Jun Hyun-moo said, "I did," then showered praise, "Speak slowly, Ju-yeon~ Oh my, well done."
On the day of the 'preview show' recording, Hong Ju-yeon mentioned, "I was sleep-paralyzed for the first time in my life. While I was sleeping, a strange form was holding my hand," recounting her experience. Eom Ji-in was surprised, "That must have been really scary," and Kim Sook joked, "Was the person holding your hand perhaps Eom Ji-in?", raising suspicion and eliciting laughter. Eom Ji-in stayed by Hong Ju-yeon's side from the preparation for recording until it ended, and Kim Sook and Jun Hyun-moo added, "How many days have you been stuck like that? No wonder you got sleep paralysis. She looks like a woman here to collect money," provoking loud laughter from those around them.
Announcer Hong Ju-yeon successfully finished the 'preview show,' and Kim Sook asked, "From Jun Hyun-moo's perspective, how cool-headed was she?" Jun Hyun-moo replied, "Actually, Ju-yeon called me before she did that. She said she was very scared because it was her first time meeting Kim Gu Ra," and added, "I told Gura that he's gentle with women. I think she did very well on the broadcast," lavishing praise.
[Photo] 'Sadanggwi' broadcast screen capture
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