Kim Hyung-mook Delivers Timeless Laughter on KBS2's 'Soul Beam'

Actor Kim Hyung-mook, who shares the same agency as Park Hae-il at Nua Entertainment, brought timeless laughter during the Lunar New Year holiday.

On January 16, Kim Hyung-mook showcased his irreplaceable charm on KBS2's Lunar New Year special program 'Soul Beam'. He appeared in the final segment, 'Joseon's Chef', as a judge with the finest palate, 'JYP', evaluating rice cake dishes made by Stray Kids. The caption humorously read, "I am the real JYP," drawing attention.

Kim's entrance was nothing short of spectacular. Dressed in an outfit reminiscent of Park Jin-young, he made his way from the audience to the tune of 'Don't Leave Me', captivating both Stray Kids and the audience with his playful lip-syncing and smooth moves. He perfectly mimicked Park Jin-young's signature expressions, adding to the comedic effect.

As the cooking competition commenced, Kim Hyung-mook revealed the main ingredient, rice cake. Stray Kids members had 15 minutes to create 'Spicy Rice Cake Soup' and 'Chewy Rice Cake Churros'. After tasting both dishes seriously, Kim delivered witty critiques using lyrics from Park Jin-young's songs 'Who's Your Mama?' and 'She Was Pretty', solidifying his status as a 'scene-stealer' in variety shows.

Kim Hyung-mook's presence remained strong until the end. As all Stray Kids members returned from the Joseon era to 2026, Kim humorously raised his hand, saying, "If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to go with you." He added, "I'm filming a drama in 2026," and didn't miss the chance to promote KBS2's weekend drama 'Prescribing Love', which airs every Saturday and Sunday, further proving his 'scene-stealer' reputation.

Kim Hyung-mook can be seen every weekend on 'Prescribing Love' and tvN's 'Undercover Miss Hong'.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr