Premiering on the 30th, JTBC's digital studio show 'Class of 26' features the beloved actress Ha Ji-won returning as a freshman of the class of '26, engaging with the Gen-Z generation and experiencing campus life firsthand.
In this episode, Ha Ji-won invites her recently acquainted friends Kian84 and Kangnam to her school for a unique encounter. Having appeared on their personal channels, Ha Ji-won is delighted to reunite with them, especially calling Kian84 by his real name, "Hee-min," showcasing their closer bond. When Ha Ji-won introduces the school tradition that climbing the lion statue makes you a campus couple (CC), Kian84 eagerly climbs up and shouts "Yar," drawing cheers from the students.
Later, the trio enjoys a casual meal of instant tteokbokki near the school. Ha Ji-won expresses her comfort with their raw charm, saying, "Thanks to Kangnam, I also get along well with Sang-hwa." Kangnam adds, "When the three of us went to Japan, they became closer without me."
After the meal, they visit the cheerleading club practice where Ha Ji-won is a member. As she showcases her choreography for the upcoming May festival, both Kian84 and Kangnam are impressed. Kangnam reminisces, "I noticed her since the 'Home Run' days," prompting Kian84 to suggest performing 'Home Run' at the festival, heightening the excitement. Ha Ji-won then makes a bold promise, "If today's broadcast exceeds 1.2 million views, I'll recreate 'Home Run'."
'Class of 26' will be available at 6 PM on the show's YouTube channel.
Reported by Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr