Comedian Yang Sang-guk, who was embroiled in controversy over his attitude, was criticized again for another rude remark. He hurled abusive words at Kim Dong-hyun, who is two years older. Even if it was a broadcast character, viewers said it was uncomfortable to watch.
Yang Sang-guk appeared on the cable channel tvN variety show Amazing Saturday on the afternoon of the 9th, appearing with Kim Haejun and Na Bo-ram. Kim Haejun and Na Bo-ram played Kim Ki-pil and Na Gyu-ri in the "romantic couple" world, but Yang Sang-guk emphasized that he was a KBS public recruitment comedian, which drew laughs.
The problem was Yang Sang-guk's extreme persona. Yang Sang-guk had been active on the MBC variety show Hangout With Yoo and was expanding his activities to the cable channel tvN You Quiz on the Block. However, by emphasizing a character who yells and uses abusive language excessively on broadcasts, he eventually developed an "unlikable" image.
On that day's broadcast, Yang Sang-guk continued rude remarks not only toward Kim Haejun but even toward Kim Dong-hyun, causing viewers to frown. They were doing the second-round dictation mission with TEEN TOP's "Supa Luv" and bickered over using hints.
After failing in the first round, Yang Sang-guk said, "One letter might be fine. Two initial consonants seem too easy for us, and one letter might give us something to talk about," and Shin Dong-yeob added, "You even care about our airtime."
Then Kim Haejun said, "Wouldn't two initial consonants be a bit easier for me?" Then Yang Sang-guk shouted, "Go to YouTube, you punk! Then the broadcast won't be fun, you punk!"
They ultimately received a one-letter hint, but it was something they already knew. After listening again, Kim Dong-hyun was surprised and said, "Isn't it worse than my heart? No? It's too easy to hear," and Shin Dong-yeob, Taeyeon and Yang Sang-guk all looked bewildered.
In the end Yang Sang-guk shouted loudly at Kim Dong-hyun, "You saw the 'a' earlier, you idiot! How are you even doing a broadcast, you punk! You saw the one letter 'a' earlier!" Yang Sang-guk yelled, "Even an idiot character should be done in moderation!" and Moon Seyoon laughed it off, saying, "You mean you played the idiot game on such a large scale?" Kim Dong-hyun also smiled awkwardly.
After the broadcast, viewers criticized Yang Sang-guk's attitude. No matter how much it was for entertainment, shouting and hurling abusive words at Kim Dong-hyun, who is actually two years older, was not pleasant to watch. Viewers said Yang Sang-guk's character of blaming others and shouting was excessive and that his rudeness made them uncomfortable.
In fact, Yang Sang-guk previously sparked controversy over his attitude toward the recently popular Yoo Jae-seok through several variety shows. Earlier, while appearing on "핑계고" hosted by Yoo Jae-seok and mentioning an outdated view of dating, when Yoo Jae-seok tried to smooth the situation Yoo Jae-seok said, "If you say that one more time, I'll scold you," which caused controversy. At the time, critics said that no matter how much he tried to be funny, Yang Sang-guk's attitude toward senior Yoo Jae-seok appeared arrogant and rude.
Yang Sang-guk ultimately apologized, saying, "I am very sorry for causing discomfort. I will be more careful in the future," but then disappointed viewers by showing rude behavior even toward Kim Dong-hyun. Attention is focused on whether Yang Sang-guk, who has announced he will reappear on Hangout With Yoo after the controversy, can shed his unlikable image and regain popularity.
[Photo] tvN broadcast screen capture.
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