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Lee Kyung-gyu, the reason why he couldn't smile even after winning three entertainment awards
MBC's entertainment show 'Radio Star' (planned by Kang Young-seon/directed by Lee Yun-hwa), which aired on the 18th, featured Lee Gyeong-gyu, Kim Jun-hyun, Kwon Yul, and Oh King in the 'Let's 'Meet again, please~!' to celebrate the 800th episode. It was decorated as a special feature.
According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating research company, on the 19th, 'Radio Star', which aired the previous day, ranked first among households in the same time slot with 5.3% (hereinafter based on the metropolitan area). Next, the 2049 viewership rating, which is a key indicator for advertising officials and a key indicator of channel competitiveness, also ranked first in the same time period at 1.7%.
The best minute was the scene where 'entertainment godfather' Lee Gyeong-gyu intervened in the middle of the Kim Jun-hyun and Kwon Yul talk and expressed greed for length, recording a household viewership rating of 6.4%.
Lee Gyeong-gyu attracted attention by claiming that everything from the creation of the program to the recommendation of MC Kim Gura was thanks to him, saying, “I am the one who made the 800th episode of 'Las' happen.” After collaborating with Kim Gura on a past entertainment show, he said, “I thought Kim Gura's era would come. When he revealed, “I also recommended 'The Martian Virus,'” Kim Gu-ra refuted, “I also received a suggestion,” and started a truth battle that devastated the story. In addition, Lee Gyeong-gyu added to the laughter by saying, "I don't have to focus on broadcasting today," but he continued to interrupt Kim Jun-hyun and Kwon Yul's talk and showed a reversal of greed for length. Lee Gyeong-gyu, who was in mourning in 2022, received awards from three broadcasting companies. Although he received all of the awards, he joked, “This is my first time receiving such a prestigious award.” He received the S Division's Best Character Award, the K Division's Entertainer of the Year Award, and the M Division's Achievement Award, saying, "People who tell you to leave when you're clapping are crazy people. “I will work until no one else. applauds,” he said in an impressive acceptance speech.
Kim Gu-ra said, “I was a strong candidate for the grand prize at KBS two years ago, but surprisingly, Kim Sook won. “There was talk that they would never participate in the KBS Entertainment Awards again in the future.” Lee Gyeong-gyu said, “The waiting room at the time had a festive atmosphere. PDs passing by also congratulated the winner in advance. Even the director, Kim Sook, came and congratulated us. “I thought 'Lee' would come out, but I was embarrassed when Kim Sook was called,” he recalled at the time.
Kim Jun-hyun said, “At the time, he was hosting the entertainment awards, but he really couldn't control his facial expressions. “I was blank for two seconds and then clapped my hands,” he revealed.
On this day, Lee Kyung-gyu revealed behind-the-scenes footage of the legendary World Cup entertainment show 'Lee Kyung-gyu is coming'. “I participated in the World Cup alone 7 times. Feeling proud that he was “more than Son Heung-min,” he confessed that he almost took his daughter Yerim and son-in-law, soccer player Kim Young-chan, to the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. Lee Gyeong-gyu then shared the latest news on how the 'Conscience Refrigerator', which caused a huge stir among the entire nation, made its way into school textbooks, saying, "I shed tears these days when I see cars following the stop line “I did that,” he said, adding to the laughter by acting with tears in his eyes.
Kim Jun-hyun, who debuted with 'Las', expressed his congratulatory remarks for the 800th episode of 'Las' and tastefully compared the charm of 4MC to food, showing off his Shakespearean side in the mukbang world. On this day, he surprised everyone by revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his endless efforts to express his taste, from reading poetry books to rewriting reviews of delivery apps several times. In addition, Kim Jun-hyun made viewers' mouths drool by performing the elaborate bowl of rice cut into four parts and the appetizing 'just one bite' skill on 'Radio Star'.
In addition, Kim Jun-hyun revealed that the secret to his longevity in each variety show he appeared in, such as 'Immortal Songs', 'Welcome~ It's My First Time in Korea', and 'Urban Fisherman 4', is "I “don’t show off.” In particular, regarding Lee Gyeong-gyu, who is co-starring in 'Urban Fisherman 4', “I need to give him a lot of praise. “When the fishing is not going well, I don't even go near it,” he said, making everyone laugh as he revealed information worthy of 'Lee Gyeong-gyu, well.along.'
Kwon Yul, who made a comeback after 5 years, showed off his status as a popular entertainment scene-stealer by re-performing the 'Road Fighter' dance, which was a hot topic at the '2022 MBC Broadcasting Entertainment Awards', on ' ‘Radio Star’. He drew attention by revealing that the person who developed his sense of entertainment before his debut was Ha Jung-woo, and that he developed his dream of becoming a comedian while living in the same room together during college. In addition, Kwon Yul attracted attention by introducing an anecdote about forming a comic dance club with Ha Jung-woo and Jung Kyung-ho and sweeping various celebratory stages.
In addition, Kwon Yul said that he was nicknamed 'Yulki Encyclopedia' thanks to his sports knowledge comparable to that of MC Kim Gura, and told the story of how he participated as a special guest in an American professional basketball NBA broadcast last June and showed off his extraordinary wit. Here, Kwon Yul said that for method acting, he observes the emotions he felt in daily life and the habits of others. At the same time, looking at Lee Gyeong-gyu, who was next to him, he boasted of his sharp observation skills, saying, “When you're having a hard time, you keep your mouth shut and your arms crossed.”
Oking, a popular creator with 1.86 million subscribers, recently visited the '2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup' with Lee Kyung-gyu and said that he became 'Lee Kyung-gyu's NEW defender.' Oh King said, “My father was very happy about joining 'Gyu Line'. “You changed your status message for the first time in 5 years,” he said, introducing the reactions of those around him. At the same time, he exposed Lee Gyeong-gyu's two faces without hesitation, making the recording studio burst into laughter. Here, he stole the attention of subscribers by demonstrating a knee dance that captivated them.
Oh King also shared a self-portrait story that he wanted to share in 'Las'. He said, “I started donating as soon as I started broadcasting. “It's a total of 500 million won,” he revealed, surprising the 4 MCs. Oh King continued, “On Liberation Day in August, I donated 150 million won each to comfort women and the Dokdo Foundation. When he honestly stated, “I donated something to become famous,” Lee Gyeong-gyu, who heard this, said, “Invest in my movie,” making people laugh.
The grand finale of the 800th celebration of 'Las' was Kim Jun-hyeon's blowing out candles with a wooden sword. Kim Jun-hyun, a former kendo player, enthusiastically challenged himself to try Kim Gook-jin's 'candle smashing meme', which is talked about as a representative 'Las' legendary meme, but suffered the humiliation of blowing out only one candle twice in a row, causing him to burst into laughter. Here, while conveying his well-wishes to 'Ras', Lee Gyeong-gyu added to the laughter by honestly confessing his true feelings, saying, “I wish I could join around episode 900.”
At the end of the broadcast, MC Kim Kook-jin expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you once again to the 1,434 guests and viewers during the 800th episode over 16 years.” He then shouted, “See you again next week, please~” and pledged to become a 'radio star' who delivers unchanging laughter in the future.
Next week, a special feature of 'Paper Doll House' featuring Gwanghee, Hwang Soo-kyung, Joo Woo-jae, and BamBam has been announced.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr
