KBS Announcer Um Ji-in's College Photos Spark Buzz as 'Yonsei's Kim Tae-hee'

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KBS announcer Um Ji-in has stirred up excitement by revealing her college photos, where she was known as 'Yonsei's Kim Tae-hee'.

On the October 10th episode of KBS 2TV's 'The Boss Has Donkey Ears', Um Ji-in visited her alma mater, Yonsei University's Korean Language Institute, to give a lecture on 'Korean Workplace Culture' to international students.

During the episode, Um Ji-in met her junior, Kim Ji-woong. Noticing Kim wearing a Seoul National University jumper and t-shirt in the middle of summer, Um jokingly told him to take it off. Kim proudly responded, "It's my spirit. I didn't go to other universities even after being accepted and took the entrance exam three times," showcasing his school pride.

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Reflecting on her past on campus, Um Ji-in shared, "I have many memories on this Baekyang-ro. Many people asked for my contact information, and I made many guys cry," revealing her popularity during her school days. She confidently added, "I was Yonsei's Kim Tae-hee."

The released photos of Um Ji-in from her college days captivated viewers with her pure yet confident beauty. Fellow Yonsei alumnus Jun Hyun-moo humorously commented, "Isn't it Kim Dae-hee, not Kim Tae-hee?" bringing laughter to the scene.

After the broadcast, viewers reacted with comments like, "Um Ji-in was beautiful even during her school days," "Jun Hyun-moo's comment was witty," and "Go KBS announcers!"

Reported by Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr