Former Baseball Star Hwang Jae-gyun Reveals New Chapter on 'The Manager'

Former baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun shares the story behind his exclusive contract with SM C&C on the show 'The Manager'. Previously, he divorced T-ara's Jiyeon in 2024.

The 388th episode of MBC's variety show 'The Manager', airing on the 7th, showcases Hwang Jae-gyun's successful transition from unemployment to a vibrant second act. What stands out the most is his completely transformed daily routine. In his previous appearance, he enjoyed a perfect unemployed life, sleeping in without alarms and indulging in worldly pleasures. Now, he has returned as a perfectly disciplined machine.

His peak self-discipline is evident in his workout sessions. Hwang Jae-gyun takes on intense CrossFit challenges that make one question if he's reconsidering retirement. He also trains at dawn with martial arts legend Kim Dong-hyun and 'Physical 100 Season 2' winner Amoti. The rigorous muscle management and breath-taking CrossFit training sessions evoke both admiration and astonishment from the show's commentators.

Meanwhile, Hwang Jae-gyun's exceptional loyalty is also a hot topic. Recently signing an exclusive contract with an agency, he revealed that his sole condition during the meeting was to work alongside his manager of 22 years. In a previous episode, it was revealed that during Hwang's early career, when he earned a modest salary, he had paid his manager's rent, showcasing a touching story of loyalty. After joining the agency together, the manager, now experiencing his first job with full benefits, humorously brought a suitcase full of belongings to provide enthusiastic care for Hwang, turning the scene into a laughter-filled moment.

'The Manager' airs at 11 PM.

Reporter: Seyoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr