Olympic Snowboarder Yoo Seung-eun and Her Mentor Monk Hosan's Heartwarming Bond Revealed on MBC's 'The Manager'

MBC's 'The Manager' will unveil the special relationship between Yoo Seung-eun, South Korea's first Olympic snowboard 'Big Air' medalist, and her steadfast supporter, Monk Hosan.

On the 390th episode of MBC's variety show 'The Manager' (planned by Kang Young-sun, directed by Kim Yoon-jib, Jeon Jae-wook, Kim Hae-ni, Jung Dong-sik, Lee Da-woon, written by Yeo Hyun-jeon), airing on the 21st, the deep connection between Olympic snowboard 'Big Air' bronze medalist Yoo Seung-eun and Monk Hosan, the head monk of Bongseonsa Temple and a 23-year supporter of promising snowboarders, will be highlighted.

Grandfather-Granddaughter Chemistry and the Monk's Sleepless 'Fandom'

Monk Hosan, the organizer of the 'Dharma Cup Snowboard Competition', the largest snowboard event sponsored by the Buddhist community in Korea, is known as the spiritual pillar for Yoo Seung-eun, who shone at the Milan Winter Olympics, as well as parallel giant slalom silver medalist Kim Sang-gyeom. Reuniting after the Olympics, the two shared a warm greeting, showcasing a grandfather-granddaughter-like chemistry. Monk Hosan humorously confessed that he couldn't sleep and even skipped meditation to watch Yoo Seung-eun's Olympic performance, revealing his 'passionate fandom' and bringing laughter to the scene.

The triumphant return of 'Dharma Kid' Yoo Seung-eun also draws attention. Yoo, a high school student who became a medalist at the Olympics with a snowboard she bought for 500,000 won at a discount, was welcomed as an 'Olympic hero' at the '20th Dharma Championship', turning the event into an impromptu fan meeting. Yoo engaged in signing autographs and taking photos with aspiring snowboarders, offering adorable fan service. Watching this, Monk Hosan expressed gratitude and pride, saying, "Thanks to Seung-eun, the Dharma Cup is gaining more attention."

Monk Hosan's Surprising Snowboarding Skills

Monk Hosan's surprising snowboarding skills will also be revealed. As soon as he stepped onto the board, he showcased impressive jumps and smooth slope runs, earning cheers from the commentators. During the competition, the 'Rail Jam' event, where participants perform tricks while riding rails, took place. Yoo Seung-eun demonstrated with her '50,000 won discounted board', which gained attention on the Olympic stage, inspiring young snowboarders.

The meaningful journey of Yoo Seung-eun, who has written a miracle in South Korea's snow sports history, and Monk Hosan, who has quietly illuminated her path, can be witnessed on MBC's 'The Manager' at 11:10 PM on the 21st.

Reporter Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr