Will Jun Hyun-moo's '2025 Entertainment Award' Lead to a New KBS Building?

Jun Hyun-moo's potential to inspire a new building named after him following his '2025 Entertainment Award' win is creating buzz.

On the 345th episode of KBS2's variety show 'The Boss Has Donkey Ears' (hereafter 'The Boss'), airing at 4:40 PM on the 22nd, Jun Hyun-moo returns to the KBS Announcer's Office for the first time in 14 years to celebrate his '2025 KBS Entertainment Award' win. Jun Hyun-moo expressed, "It's my first time back since resigning. I wanted to thank those who supported me," as he returned with rice cakes he personally ordered.

The surprise doesn't end with rice cakes; rumors of a new KBS building in honor of Jun Hyun-moo's award have surfaced, shocking everyone. Meeting with Announcer Director Han Sang-kwon, Jun Hyun-moo reminisces about filming the 'Unpopular Song' music video with him. Jun Hyun-moo shared, "Director Han was anchoring the 7 PM news back then," and "I ran into him in the hallway and asked for his help, which he kindly offered." The music video featured Jun Hyun-moo transformed into a comedic character, dancing to the catchy lyrics, "There are only two unpopular people in the world. I'm really curious who they are. It's me, dooby doo bam."

Director Han, with a straight face, joins in the dooby doo bam chant, adding to the humor. Jun Hyun-moo, grateful for Director Han's warm support during his early career, expressed, "I only have gratitude to give back. I want to provide something essential for the Announcer's Office." This heartfelt gesture caught the attention of Um Ji-in and Kim Jin-woong.

Seizing the moment, Um Ji-in commented, "The coffee machine is older than Kim Jin-woong's tenure," to which Jun Hyun-moo jokingly replied, "Then it must have a richer flavor." When Kim Jin-woong mentioned the outdated communal computer, Director Han reassured them, "This building is over 50 years old, so everything is bound to be old," comforting the juniors. Jun Hyun-moo then surprised everyone by suggesting, "Should we replace the building then?"

Director Han revealed, "Hyun-moo, we barely get hot water," highlighting the building's outdated facilities, which fueled Jun Hyun-moo's determination. From coffee machines to communal computers, and now potentially a new KBS building, anticipation builds around Jun Hyun-moo's 'award celebration.'

Finally, Director Han emphasized, "It's the first time someone from our department has won the award. It's also a first among announcers," underscoring Jun Hyun-moo's significance. All eyes are on whether Jun Hyun-moo will honor the announcers by spearheading a new KBS building project.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr