Controversial Figures Return to 'Amazing Saturday' Amidst Ongoing Debates

The latest episode of tvN's 'Amazing Saturday' aired on the 20th, featuring appearances by Kim Min-seok and Lee Sang-jin from the drama 'Typhoon Company', as well as Lee Joo-an and Yoon Seo-ah from 'The Tyrant's Chef'. Despite recent controversies, Park Na-rae, Key, and Ip-jjalb-eun-haet-nim made appearances without any mention of their ongoing issues.

During the 'Nolto Gold and Silver Shop' segment, Shin Dong-yup caught attention by saying, "Life is transient, just passing through."

In the opening, Park Na-rae and Key were seen standing with the cast, but no further comments were made. The usual introduction for Ip-jjalb-eun-haet-nim was omitted.

When asked about their appearance on 'Amazing Saturday', Kim Min-seok expressed, "It's an honor to be back on a major show after a long time," while first-timer Lee Sang-jin shared his excitement, saying, "I'm thrilled to be on a high-quality music show. Everyone here is trending these days."

Lee Joo-an, reflecting on his popularity post 'The Tyrant's Chef', shared, "Even if people don't know Lee Joo-an, they know Gong-gil," and announced his first fan meeting in eight years. He also mentioned being ranked 13th in 'Celebrities Who Suit Long Hair', which he has maintained for three years.

Yoon Seo-ah, who survived till the end in 'The Tyrant's Chef', expressed her admiration for Taeyeon, revealing, "I was a huge fan of Girls' Generation. When I acted with YoonA, my friends questioned my luck."

Yoon Seo-ah also shared that she practiced the 'Gee' dance with Lee Joo-an for three days and nights, performing it on the show. Taeyeon praised their performance, calling it the best 'Gee' cover she had seen, noting its accuracy to the original choreography.

Meanwhile, during the game segment, the screen time for Park Na-rae, who stepped down due to various controversies, Key, who paused activities due to personal connections, and Ip-jjalb-eun-haet-nim, who is currently embroiled in controversy, was significantly reduced.

However, Key was frequently shown in one-on-one shots with guests, and Park Na-rae's individual cuts were not entirely edited out. Ip-jjalb-eun-haet-nim made minimal appearances. The 'Amazing Saturday' production team stated, "There will be no new members. Ip-jjalb-eun-haet-nim's filmed segments will continue for about three more weeks," leaving viewers curious about future developments.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia