Cha Ji-yeon Expresses Gratitude for Son's Support on 'Radio Star'

Cha Ji-yeon, who recently married musical actress Yoon Eun-chae, four years her junior, expressed her gratitude for the support of her 11-year-old son.

On the October 15th episode of MBC's variety show 'Radio Star', actors Seo Hyun-chul, broadcaster Jang Dong-min, musical actor and singer Cha Ji-yeon, and beatboxer WING appeared in the 'Oh My GOD' special.

Seo Hyun-chul, returning after seven years, captivated the studio with his stories, despite initially expressing concern about having nothing to share. His anecdotes drew laughter and admiration, especially when he mentioned receiving more greetings like "I enjoyed 'Radio Star'."

Seo also shared updates about his YouTube channel with his wife, Jung Jae-eun, which surpassed 100,000 subscribers in just two weeks. He humorously credited 'Radio Star' and his wife for this success, sharing a story about serving fish-shaped pastries in ceremonial bowls, showcasing their real-life chemistry.

The 'Elegant Rugby Ball Lady' anecdote was a hit, as Seo explained the origin of his wife's unpredictable speech patterns, leading to laughter with stories from their travels and family gatherings.

Jang Dong-min revealed his expansion into producing, preparing a survival show under his name, with plans for global release on Netflix, raising anticipation.

He shared insights from his survival competition wins, proposing an impromptu 'Jang Dong-min-style Survival' audition, adding tension and humor to the studio.

Jang also showcased an eco-friendly invention, a water bottle designed to reduce mass rather than plastic use, impressing the cast with its practicality.

His experience with a thread lift procedure added humor, as he recounted unexpected pain despite assurances of it being painless, yet expressed satisfaction with the results.

Cha Ji-yeon impressed with her vocal prowess, revealing a busy schedule filled with musicals, dramas, and concerts.

Her demonstration of various singing styles across genres like musicals, traditional Korean music, and trot was met with awe, showcasing her versatility.

Cha shared her journey to competing in 'King of Mask Singer', inspired by a restaurant owner's words, and expressed gratitude for her runner-up finish. She also expressed a desire to take on dual roles in the musical 'Jekyll & Hyde'.

Offstage, Cha shared touching moments with her son, who praises her beauty and encourages her to perform, providing heartwarming support.

WING captivated with a live performance of 'Dopamine', showcasing his beatboxing skills and earning praise for a stage that defies negative comments.

Initially facing skepticism about his skills, WING addressed doubts with a clarification video, turning the situation into a topic of interest.

He shared a behind-the-scenes story of collaborating with G-Dragon, initially mistaking his contact for spam, but ultimately joining the project upon G-Dragon's insistence that WING should be the star.

WING's connection with Park Bo-gum also drew attention, starting from a beatboxing session during military service to receiving personal calls and appearing on broadcasts together.

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