Shin Sung-rok and Jung Sang-hoon Share Unique Backstories and Hilarious Moments on 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night'

Actor Shin Sung-rok reveals a unique aspect of his career.

On the upcoming April 11th episode of MBN's 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night', Shin Sung-rok and Jung Sang-hoon, who are returning with the musical 'Swing Days: Codename A', share their contrasting pre-show rituals, heating up the atmosphere. Shin Sung-rok admits to maintaining '12 hours of silence before going on stage', while Jung Sang-hoon humorously insists that 'not talking is impossible'. Shin Sung-rok's claim of 'silent laughter' adds to the hilarity, with Jung Sang-hoon quickly joining in with silent cheers and applause, causing laughter all around.

Jung Sang-hoon also draws attention by revealing himself as a pioneer of 'Mozzarella Acting', where he naturally extends 1-2 lines of dialogue into 5-6 lines. He jokes about 'fighting for screen time' and impresses the three MCs with an impromptu demonstration of his 'Mozzarella Acting', which is composed of 20% script and 80% ad-lib, sparking curiosity.

Additionally, Shin Sung-rok and Jung Sang-hoon reveal their unique backgrounds before becoming actors. Shin Sung-rok shares, "I was an elite basketball player and a junior to Seo Jang-hoon during my school days," while Jung Sang-hoon, a former member of the Seoul Institute of the Arts 'Comedy Club', surprises everyone by saying, "I actually wanted to be a comedian," having learned comedy from Song Eun-i and Kim Jin-soo. The reasons behind their transitions from basketball and comedy to acting are intriguing.

Meanwhile, Jung Sang-hoon surprises with a love story that began with a fan and star relationship, leading to marriage with his wife, who is 11 years younger. He shares the story of how they met on the now-defunct social media platform 'Cyworld', and his wife's critical reaction to his musical proposal with 'This Is the Moment' from 'Jekyll & Hyde', saying, "You were the worst back then."

In another twist, Kim Joo-ha captivates with her unexpected charm. She cheers when Shin Sung-rok ad-libs her name during a musical number from 'Swing Days: Codename A', and blushes when Jung Sang-hoon offers to let her experience the warmth of a hug with Shin Sung-rok, earning her the title of 'blushing fangirl'. Kim Joo-ha also shares anecdotes about her deep voice, saying, "When I don't speak for a while, people think I'm a man," and "When I answer the phone in the morning, they ask, 'Is this your father?'", showcasing her down-to-earth personality.

Meanwhile, MBN's talk show 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night' airs every Saturday at 9:40 PM.

By Kim Se-a, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr