Comedian Yang Sang-guk has once again been embroiled in controversy over his on-air demeanor. He tried to elicit laughs by emphasizing his signature "bursting" character, but viewers say fatigue is growing over remarks and scolding that seem to have crossed the line.
Yang Sang-guk appeared on the March 9 episode of tvN Amazing Saturday with Kim Haejun and Na Bo-ram. On that episode, he continued his trademark extreme reactions and scolding-style comedy.
The problem was the level of remarks directed at others. During TEEN TOP's "Supa Love" dictation mission, when Kim Haejun suggested, "Wouldn't two initial consonants be easier?" Yang Sang-guk shouted, "Go to YouTube, you! Then the show won't be fun, will it!"
Later, during the dictation, when Kim Dong-hyun gave a bizarre answer, Yang Sang-guk pressed him hard, saying, "How on earth are you doing a broadcast?" and "Even a fool character should be done in moderation!" The scene moved on with laughter, but viewer reactions after the broadcast were mixed.
In particular, toward Yang Sang-guk, who pointed out that "even a fool character should be done in moderation," reactions such as "isn't the excessive character you yourself?" also emerged. While viewers understand it as a setup for comedy, critics say that repeatedly belittling others or scolding them makes viewers uncomfortable.
Above all, many reacted that seeing Yang Sang-guk, who is younger than Kim Dong-hyun, scolding him throughout the broadcast "did not look good even if they were close," "felt rude despite being a variety show," and "seems to blur the line between character and real attitude."
Earlier, Yang Sang-guk was embroiled in a controversy over his demeanor when he told senior Yu Jae-seok on Pinggeugo, "If you say it one more time I'll scold you." At the time he apologized and said, "I will be more careful in the future," but similar styles repeating have led to growing disappointment.
Of course, there are viewers who like Yang Sang-guk's signature high tension and bursting comedy. However, many say that what ultimately matters on variety shows is the rhythm and balance with others. Even if it is an exaggerated character for laughs, excessively pressing seniors, juniors and colleagues can lead to discomfort. Ultimately, viewers want a variety show within boundaries they can laugh along with, rather than the "harsh character" itself.
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