Inside the Enchanting Lives of Actress Choi Kang-hee and Magician Choi Hyun-woo

The unique daily lives of actress Choi Kang-hee and 'Korea's Harry Potter,' magician Choi Hyun-woo, were unveiled.

On the 321st episode of MBC's variety show 'The Manager' (hereafter referred to as 'The Manager'), which aired on the 9th, the mysterious day of 'Choi Kang Eccentric' representative Choi Kang-hee and 28-year veteran national magician Choi Hyun-woo was depicted.

Previously, Choi Kang-hee had revealed that she paused her acting career and earned about 1.4 million won through dishwashing and housekeeping jobs, stating, "It was the exact amount I needed for my lifestyle. It was healing for me."

In the broadcast, Choi Kang-hee's home, transformed into an office, was revealed. She moved her desk from the bedroom to the living room, spending more time sitting for acting study-related editing and radio script checks. Soon after, in a half-asleep state, Choi Kang-hee began her morning routine, brushing her teeth while sitting on the toilet, applying lotion to her feet, and washing her face, leaving the commentators bewildered with her extraordinary morning habits.

Choi Kang-hee wore a wrist memo pad, allowing her to easily jot down tasks and check them off one by one. Her efforts to change from her previous self brought laughter, albeit briefly, as she challenged herself to cook homemade meals to escape her lack of culinary skills. Unlike her previous clumsy cooking attempts, she skillfully prepared eggplant rice.

Based on the notes on her wrist memo pad, Choi Kang-hee's busy outing began, heading to the broadcasting station for her schedule as the newly appointed MC of 'Movies Are Good.' At the station, Kim Do-hyung, manager of Song Eun-i, arrived first as Choi Kang-hee's temporary manager, and her professional handling of the schedule without any mistakes brought smiles.

Meanwhile, before her next schedule, Choi Kang-hee visited a 'Blood Donation House,' skillfully completing the questionnaire and starting her donation, surprising everyone. Having previously received a silver medal for blood donation, Choi Kang-hee revealed she had donated blood 46 times, sharing the story of being the first celebrity to donate hematopoietic stem cells (bone marrow), saying, "I was waiting, and after several years, I got a call that a match was found." Her warm day spent meaningfully left a touching impression.

Next, the magical day of star magician Choi Hyun-woo was depicted. His home was filled with dormitory hats, wands, brooms, and various types of magic cards, resembling a magic shop. Choi Hyun-woo's enchanting private room delighted viewers' eyes. Notably, his award as the first Korean to receive the Magician of the Year award caught attention.

Choi Hyun-woo began practicing magic with his pet dog, Pang. After shuffling the cards, Pang amazed everyone by finding the same card he initially chose. Following a mini magic show with Pang, Choi Hyun-woo practiced card memorization to maintain his skills, correctly identifying 52 cards in 13 seconds, impressing everyone. Additionally, he sought advice on magic from his mentor, Mr. Maric, Japan's national magician, sparking interest in his morning routine.

At his office, Choi Hyun-woo held a meeting with manager Lee Jae-jun and fellow magicians to prepare for the year-end magic show. Taking charge of the entire production, he attentively listened to his colleagues' ideas. The spectacle of diverse magic tricks, such as cards penetrating a water bottle, captivated everyone's attention.

As the day of Choi Hyun-woo's grand magic show approached, he performed astonishing tricks, predicting cards even for those not present at the venue. In the studio, he connected with comedian Kim Soo-yong over the phone, showcasing impromptu magic, mesmerizing everyone with his dazzling performance.

Next week's broadcast will feature actress Ahn Eun-jin returning to theater after seven years, delivering deeper emotional performances, and reminiscing with her legendary Korea National University of Arts classmates. Additionally, the return of 'Choi Jeo-ssi,' actor Choi Daniel, will see him entering concentration mode for a competition, showcasing his greatest focus ever, raising expectations.

Reporter Taeyuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr