All Day Project Members Shine on 'Knowing Bros' with Witty Banter and Personal Stories

The members of All Day Project showcased their wit and charm.

On the episode of JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' aired on the night of the 15th, the appearance of All Day Project was highlighted.

During the show, Woochan caught attention by mentioning his past connection with Lee Soo-geun. Woochan, who considers himself a promising rapper, shared that he met Lee Soo-geun on the show 'Player,' where Lee was known as 'MC Jooji.' Woochan revealed that Lee taught him rhythm and songwriting as a rap mentor. However, when Lee Soo-geun failed to remember him, Woochan humorously remarked, "Lee Soo-geun was cold but familiar," adding, "Since I've been on TV from a young age, I'm used to being ignored." This revelation stirred laughter in the studio. Lee Soo-geun apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, but I really don't remember," to which Woochan calmly replied, "It's okay, I'm used to it," leaving Lee Soo-geun in an awkward spot. Seo Jang-hoon laughed, saying, "Woochan really got Lee Soo-geun there."

Woochan also brought up the 'Santa Meme' from his past appearance on 'Show Me the Money,' where he was famously dissed with the line "Santa doesn't exist, Woochan." He recalled, "I was taking the subway and bus back then, and suddenly someone came up to me and said, 'Santa doesn't exist, Woochan.'" Woochan expressed gratitude to Woo Won-jae for creating such a meme, acknowledging the challenges of receiving significant attention at a young age. He shared, "My parents were very worried," and admitted, "It was hard to handle the attention and it was mentally challenging." He added, "My parents wanted me to return to being a normal teenager," reflecting on how that period shaped him.

Member Tarzan, whose real name is Lee Chae-won, revealed that he was originally a 'talent in the dance world' majoring in contemporary dance. Inspired by rapper A$AP Rocky's music video, Tarzan wanted to pursue rap but started dancing at his mother's suggestion, eventually enrolling in the Korea National University of Arts. Tarzan explained that he chose the stage name 'Tarzan' after performing in a skin-colored costume during his senior year of high school. He also mentioned his perfectionist tendencies, saying, "I used to push myself a lot," hinting at his strong self-discipline.

Member Annie shared an even more surprising background. Aspiring to be a singer, Annie worked hard to meet her parents' condition of getting into an Ivy League school and was accepted into Columbia University, where she is currently on leave. When Kim Hee-chul asked about her study secrets, Annie modestly replied, "I have a really good short-term memory," and "I was good at cramming for exams, so I did really well on tests." Having studied abroad in the U.S. since third grade, Annie expressed her longing for Korean school life. She shared her desire to "wear a school uniform and run to the snack bar like in dramas," and "eat tteokbokki with friends on the way home in uniform." Member Youngseo added humor by recounting how Annie asked, "How do Korean students pose for photos in uniforms?" leading them to take pictures in a K-school style. Annie's stage name was given by her English kindergarten principal, and after her debut, even her parents embraced it, with her mother calling herself 'A.M (Annie's Mom),' showcasing the family's playful side.

Reporter Chaeryung Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr