Uhm Ji-won Shares Emotional Moments and Surprising Hobbies on 'Radio Star'
Actress Uhm Ji-won is set to reveal a touching anecdote related to Jung Woo-sung's past work on MBC's 'Radio Star'. Known for her role in the hit weekend drama 'Please Take Care of the Eagle Five Brothers!' in 2025, which earned her the Grand Prize at the 2025 KBS Drama Awards, Uhm will candidly share her emotional experience during the tribute video for the late Lee Soon-jae, which was shown just before her award acceptance.

The upcoming episode of MBC's 'Radio Star', airing on the 18th, will feature Uhm Ji-won, Choi Dae-chul, Kim Jo-han, and Baek Jin-kyung (Honorary Brit) in a special titled '2026 Thumbs Up! Grabbing the End of This Year~'.

Uhm Ji-won, who has consistently built her filmography across TV and film, once again proved her presence with the drama award. On the show, she will explain why she couldn't hold back her emotions during the tribute video for the late Lee Soon-jae, and share her unprepared acceptance speech and the overwhelming moment on stage.

She will also reveal behind-the-scenes stories with Choi Dae-chul, her co-star in 'Eagle Five Brothers'. Choi will disclose Uhm's unique hobby, leaving her flustered. Notably, Uhm will recount how she was inspired by 'Jack of All Trades' Kim Dong-wan, her co-star, to pierce her tongue, sharing a story that left the studio buzzing. Her unexpected hobby and bold spirit surprised even the MCs.

Uhm Ji-won Shares Emotional Moments and Surprising Hobbies on 'Radio Star'
Uhm Ji-won will also reminisce about her audition for director Kwak Kyung-taek's film 'Mutt Boy' during her rookie days. She recalls receiving a direct call from the director after auditioning for a film where all roles were cast through auditions, despite Jung Woo-sung being confirmed as the lead. Uhm shares how she had a strong feeling she would be cast and reveals that director Kwak called her saying, "You appeared in my dream," to inform her of her successful audition.

Uhm will also discuss her early career, highlighting her debut as the lead in MBC's morning drama 'Golden Carriage', marking the start of her distinctive acting journey.

From her first drama award acceptance story to casting anecdotes from her early career, Uhm Ji-won's true story will be unveiled on 'Radio Star', airing Wednesday, the 18th, at 10:30 PM.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr
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