'Hangout with Yoo' Revives the 80s with a Nostalgic Music Festival

MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo' takes a trip back to the 1980s with a special music festival.

On the episode aired on the 26th, Yoo Jae-suk and Haha announced the '80s MBC Seoul Music Festival' and conducted blind auditions.

Yoo Jae-suk, embracing the 80s vibe, declared, "Music festivals are booming these days," as he announced the 'Seoul Music Festival.' Contestants participated using nicknames and performed popular 80s hits.

The auditions kicked off with 'Gulleongsoe Boy' singing 'That's My World,' followed by female vocalist 'Third Hangang Bridge' with 'Bobbed Hair,' and 'Nakwon Arcade' with 'The Stars Are Falling,' showcasing a variety of vocal talents.

When '63 Building' performed 'Rain on the Window,' Yoo Jae-suk and Haha immediately recognized Lee Yi-kyung. Yoo commented, "Too gloomy. Song choice is a skill," and declared him out. Joo Woo-jae, performing as 'Pony,' sang 'Because I Love You' but was also eliminated.

The auditions continued with 'Jamsu Bridge' singing 'Don't Leave,' 'New York Bakery' with 'Round and Round' and 'Girl,' 'Olympic Road' with 'To You Again,' and 'Sundori' with 'Like Music Like Rain,' bringing back 80s classics.

When 'Daehan Theater' performed the first trot song 'Heartless Blues,' Yoo remarked, "Isn't this Jin Sung? We can't judge him. He's beyond evaluation," and Haha agreed, suggesting he should be a king in another segment. After being eliminated, Jin Sung sent his best wishes.

Following 'Midopa Department Store' with 'Love is Like Rain Outside the Window,' 'Namsan Tower' performed 'Gwanghwamun Love Song,' revealing a familiar voice. Yoo and Haha guessed actor Park Young-kyu, with Yoo saying it had a 70s vibe and Haha declaring him a pass.

In the next audition, 'Pimatgol' performed 'Wind Wind Wind.' Haha was amazed, asking, "Is it Tarzan hyung?" After passing him, Yoo explained, "We didn't pass him because we're honored. We passed him because he's good."

Haha expressed discomfort, saying, "You don't like me, do you? I don't like you either. Let's just work. No personal feelings." Yoo added humorously, "Don't even ask for contact info."

The final contestant, 'Gongjak Arcade,' performed 'I Loved Even the Pain,' causing Yoo and Haha to burst into laughter. The voice belonged to Park Myung-soo.

Haha laughed, "Why is he so greedy?" while Yoo joked, "Why is he here? We can tell just by his silhouette." They decided to put him on hold for fairness. Haha remarked, "He criticized us a lot. It's like he never wanted to see us again," suggesting Park Myung-soo should join as a writer instead.

Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr