Comedian Yang Sang-guk is becoming increasingly disliked as controversies surround every program he appears on, starting with Pinggego. "Crossing the line," "uncomfortable" reactions have continued, and his image keeps taking a hit.
Yang Sang-guk recently began to make his presence felt, starting with Hangout With Yoo, by highlighting his deep dialect and sharp, ringing manner of speech. His unrestrained wit provided laughs, and he continued to be active by showing competitiveness in skits that had not been prominent on variety shows recently.
However, after appearing on Pinggego and mentioning anachronistic views on dating that even surprised Yu Jae-seok, and when Yu Jae-seok tried to manage the situation, Yang Sang-guk said, "Mr. Yu Jae-seok, if you say that one more time I will scold you," and the controversy began. It could have been seen as rough banter, but reactions followed that Yang Sang-guk's attitude toward senior Yu Jae-seok was quite rude.
When criticism appeared in comments, Yang Sang-guk apologized, saying, "I am very sorry for causing discomfort. I will be more careful in the future," but the problem is that similar behavior was revealed one after another on broadcasts he appeared on afterward.
On the TV CHOSUN variety show Chosun's lover, which aired on the 4th, Yang Sang-guk was shown receiving counseling at a marriage information agency, and when the matching company representative said, "He's handsome, but sorry, he's a bit stubborn," Yang Sang-guk replied, "A man should be a little stubborn."
When the representative advised, "You mean he's a bit too stubborn. If he really intends to get married, he has to let go," Yang Sang-guk flared up, saying, "Aren't elders stubborn? Elders are stubborn too; if you tell me to let go, how am I supposed to do that?"
Also, on the tvN Amazing Saturday broadcast on the 9th, he appeared as a guest alongside Kim Haejun and Na Bo-ram, who perform as a romantic couple, but controversy grew as he showed an attitude of not engaging with the skit at all. In addition, actions such as kicking toward Kim Haejun and a slap-like hand motion followed—behavior rarely seen on weekend evening variety shows.
Kim Haejun was flustered, saying, "He didn't accept us right from the start and pushed us aside," and viewers also reacted, "It's not that he doesn't know the world view, so how could he not accept it at all?"
Starting with Kim Hae prince on Hangout With Yoo, Yang Sang-guk showcased his variety show cheat sheet skills and toured many variety shows. The problem is that in many shows other than Hangout With Yoo, his old-fashioned variety sensibility is producing the opposite effect. He faces the risk of disappearing just as his second heyday was beginning.
However, there is still a chance to recover. Yang Sang-guk showed awareness of viewers' criticism and reacted that he would be careful himself, and if he delivers healthy laughter to viewers based on a changed appearance, public reaction could also change. Amid voices of concern, attention is focused on what steps Yang Sang-guk will take, using this controversy as a turning point.
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