"Whenever I have time, I have the ability to catch characters by MCing with Yoo Yeon-seok and Yoo Jae-seok."

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SBS's "Whenever I Have a Time" production team revealed Cha Tae-hyun, who has the most appearances in the program and has the highest ratings every season, as "a de facto family and member." At the same time, he drew attention by mentioning his strong chemistry with Yoo Jae-seok and Yoo Yeon-seok, who continued to season 4.

SBS entertainment program "Whenever I Have a Time" (directed by Choi Bo-pil/writer Chae Jin-ah) is a "gap target" variety that presents good luck in the brief gap they face in their daily lives. Since its first broadcast in April 2024, "Whenever I Have a Time" has not only ranked first in the Tuesdays and shows in the Seoul metropolitan area, but also ranked first in the 2049 entertainment-drama overall, imprinting its irreplaceable presence that captivated both buzz and viewership. In particular, at the end of each season, it has achieved its highest ratings, proving the unwavering potential of the Tuesday and Sunday entertainment powerhouse. In response, PD Choi Bo-pil and writer Chae Jin-ah shared their feelings and behind-the-scenes stories about being reborn as a seasonal entertainment show for "Bob Friends" through written interviews.

Producer Choi Bo-pil said of Yoo Jae-seok's change, which is showing a new side in season 4, "Whenever I have time, I think I'm enjoying it more without any pressure now because I've firmly established myself as a season system." He then said, "When you lead, when you are dragged, you accept it comfortably within the natural flow of the program. In that respect, there are a lot of situations in which you are being beaten by Yoo Yeon-seok and your new friends, and your stomach turns. "I think Yoo Jae-seok's comfort and naturalness are the biggest strengths of our program," he explained.

PD Choi also thanked Yoo Yeon-seok. "My biggest blessing as a PD is to meet a performer who is good at it and a performer who loves the program, and Yoo Yeon-seok is an MC who meets all of them," he said with a thumbs-up, "and he is showing great ability in drawing out the characters of his friends and creating a comfortable situation." At the same time, as the winner of the Best Couple Award, Yoo Jae-suk and Aung Da-woong chemistry are being upgraded day by day. As an actor, he is also the top 1% of his sense of entertainment, and I think he is now beyond an actor and has risen to the ranks of famous MCs." Regarding Yoo Yeon-seok's recent growth in entertainment, who recently performed a YouTube talk show, he said, "As I hosted with Yoo Jae-seok, I definitely had the ability to catch the character. In addition, there is a lot of interest in world affairs and knowledge, so talk is possible no matter what topic comes out. He added, "I think that's why I'm shining because I enjoy talking."

Season 4's solid lineup of friends is also drawing attention every time. Among them, Cha Tae-hyun, a self-proclaimed "Mrs. Ahn Bang" who has the highest ratings every season, stands out by far. Producer Choi said, "I think Cha Tae-hyun is actually a family and a member," and added, "I'm so grateful that I think I'll talk about all his stories someday." "I'm going to work hard every season until season 20," he said, raising expectations. At the same time, writer Chae Jin-ah also raised expectations by hinting that "welcome friends from various fields will come to visit in the future."

Meanwhile, writer Chae also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of the "Gap Mission," which provides thrilling dopamine in each episode. He said, "As the production team also makes games every week, their ability has increased. However, when I see MCs and friends playing the game on the spot, I am surprised that they failed in the first stage of the game they thought they would succeed, and succeeded in the third stage of the game they thought they would succeed," he said. In addition, "Recently, Yoo Jae-seok has been nicknamed 'Practice Messi'. He's an ace during practice, but he can't show his skills only when he tries. These unexpected situations add to the fun," he said, raising interest. In addition, Lee Je-hoon and Pyo Ye-jin's "Sliding Peak" was cited as the most memorable mission in season 4, saying, "This was a 'suddenly successful day' as Yoo Jae-seok and Yoo Yeon-seok usually say." I thought Yoo Yeon-seok had the nickname "Yu Han-bang" for no reason, he recalled.

At the same time, PD Choi boasted, "It is the advantage of 'if there is a gap' to show it raw until the moment of failure." "It takes a lot of failures for a successful moment to shine, and that process is also a big part of the program," he said. That's why I always think about 'how to convey the emotions of the performers as much as possible.' Writer Chae also said, "Sometimes I wonder if the filming of entertainment shows can be this quiet." Everyone is watching desperately as if they are watching a sports game. When successful, the gap friends and the gap owners rejoice like a team, even though they are new to each other. I'm grateful to everyone who works so sincerely every time," he said. In addition, the two recommended three of the numerous missions to viewers, saying, "I would like to recommend 'Eggboard + Table Tennis Game' by Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Do-hoon, 'Guessing Ryu that stimulates dopamine's Son Seok-gu, 'Teamwork Ryu's Table Tennis Ball Guessing Mission' by Kim Da-mi, and 'Choo Young-woo' and Cynthia' by recommending dice stacking with chopsticks," stimulating the desire to challenge.

The production team also thanked the viewers for their generous interest. Producer Choi said, "I monitor a lot, and as a producer, I'm so proud and grateful. "Bob friend" and "night snack friend" are the best to hear, and I think that's the positioning of our program. I also remember the comment, "A program that works hard in playing small games." Writer Chae said, "I also think it's impressive to say, 'It's like my mom' and 'It's like my friend' about the owners of the gap. I can't tell all the stories of the owners in terms of volume, but I'm grateful for your care as I'm another protagonist of "Whenever I Have a Time."

Finally, PD Choi revealed the possibility that "whenever there is a time," which could be reborn as a season-based entertainment show, could become a long-lived entertainment show as a producer who experienced solid fandom through "Running Man." Producer Choi said, "It was like that during 'Running Man', but I am thinking a lot about how to play various games," adding, "Fans like the chemistry of the members itself, so I think it's important how to express the two MC chemistry of 'Whenever I Have a Time' every season." It is also a point to expand the world view by utilizing my friends during the break," he stressed. In addition, writer Chae said, "Thanks to many people, I came to season 4. I hope to be a meal friend who can fill the gap of viewers for a long time," he said, raising expectations for "Whenever I Have a Time," which has established itself as a successful season system.

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