BTOB's Yook Sungjae Opens Up About Struggles and Success on 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 3'

Yook Sungjae candidly shares his moments of 'reality check' during his time with BTOB.

On the upcoming episode of 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 3', airing on the 27th at 9:10 PM, Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) embark on a culinary trip in Yongin with BTOB's Seo Eunkwang and Yook Sungjae.

During their trip, the group heads to a restaurant recommended by Yook Sungjae. While on the way, Kwak Tube asks, “How many years has it been for BTOB?” Seo Eunkwang responds, “It's been 14 years. Our secret to longevity is our youngest member,” praising Yook Sungjae. Yook Sungjae reveals, “In the early days of BTOB, when things weren't going well musically, I found success in variety shows and dramas. Even then, the earnings were split equally,” surprising everyone. Jeon Hyun-moo probes, “Did you ever think about going solo?” Yook Sungjae admits, “There were times I felt frustrated and struggled alone,” confessing his moments of 'reality check'.

Curiosity grows about what troubled Yook Sungjae, as Jeon Hyun-moo asks, “When did you find out about this restaurant?” Yook Sungjae humorously responds, “Actually, I've never been there,” showcasing his quirky charm. As Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube burst into laughter, Yook Sungjae explains, “My mom, who lives in Yongin, always brings it home.” He then calls his 'Mom' saved in his phone to verify the restaurant.

Soon after, they arrive at the acorn dish specialty restaurant highly recommended by Yook Sungjae's mother, where they try Yook Sungjae's favorite acorn noodle salad. Tasting it with anticipation, Jeon Hyun-moo exclaims, “This could become a regional specialty of Yongin,” offering high praise. The identity of the acorn noodle salad that delighted Jeon Hyun-moo can be seen on 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 3', airing at 9:10 PM on MBN and Channel S.

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