Yoo Jae-suk has transformed into a short-form drama director on the MBC variety show 'Hangout with Yoo,' which aired on the 2nd.
In the episode, Yoo Jae-suk, along with Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Joo Woo-jae, was seen actively casting for the short-form drama production.
As the director, Yoo Jae-suk conducted interviews for assistant directors, writers, and actors. Short-form dramas, known for their fast-paced and straightforward content, are currently trending among the MZ generation.
Yoo Jae-suk stated, "As soon as it starts, someone should die or fall in love," revealing his directorial vision. After Heo Kyung-hwan's interview, Joo Woo-jae appeared, and Yoo humorously deducted points for his attitude, saying, "Not my favorite style."
Yoo Jae-suk asked Joo Woo-jae about the possibility of casting Bae Woo-seok, to which Joo replied, "I can call him and ask, but are you using me as a stepping stone?" expressing his dissatisfaction.
Joo Woo-jae showed his willingness to work hard, saying, "As long as I'm not just a casting step, I'll do my best," but Yoo Jae-suk humorously responded, "Then you can't work with us." Haha, aspiring to be an actor, reenacted 'Infinite Company' but humorously admitted his acting had regressed over the past decade.
After the interviews, Yoo Jae-suk expressed his casting ambitions and realistic frustrations, saying, "I should be working with people like IU and Bae Woo-seok." Heo Kyung-hwan, who has recently become a popular advertising star, shared his experience of being embarrassed when his prop ID card failed to open a door.
Yoo Jae-suk, wanting to solidify the story with AI, mentioned his desire to cast IU and Bae Woo-seok, stating, "I'll persuade them rather than pay them." Haha humorously exposed, "He always says there's no budget while taking his salary." Yoo Jae-suk retorted, "I'll make them leave on their own."
The members personally met actors Kim Seok-hoon and Kim Sung-kyun to persuade them to join the cast. During filming, they unexpectedly encountered actor Hwang Jung-min on the street but failed to recruit him. Haha attempted to cast 'OST Queen' Baek Ji-young over the phone, and surprisingly, she responded positively, asking, "How much will you pay?"
Meanwhile, the short drama directed by Yoo Jae-suk is titled 'I Decided to Take Back the Woman My Brother Stole,' featuring a mix of revenge, romance, and medical genres, raising expectations.
By Eun-jung Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr