BIGBANG's Daesung moves 13-year-old fan to tears... 'Sangnamja' PD: "Even staff were invited to the concert" [Interview ②]

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• Interview with Kim Jin-ho and Hwang In-mok, PDs of SBS Plus's new variety program "Sangnamja's Travel Guide in Kyushu"

(Continuing from Interview ①)

The PDs of "Sangnamja's Travel Guide" revealed behind-the-scenes stories about Kim Jong-kook after marriage, the shy Choi Sung-hoon, and BIGBANG's Daesung, who even moved a 2013-born fan to tears.

StarNews recently conducted an interview with Kim Jin-ho and Hwang In-mok, PDs who directed SBS Plus's new variety program "Sangnamja's Travel Guide in Kyushu," at SBS Prism Tower in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

"Sangnamja's Travel Guide," featuring mixed martial artist Choi Sung-hoon, singer Kim Jong-kook, and BIGBANG member Daesung, is a travelogue blending the three men's boundless competitive spirit, endless posturing, and childishness. It aired for the first time on the 21st.

Earlier, at a production announcement event, Kim Jong-kook said, "It was really hard, but I went far away for my family. I want to go straight home after work. But what can I do? I don't particularly enjoy going abroad for broadcasts, but I went to bring you a lot of joy." His remark, mindful of his wife's reaction, drew laughter.

In response, PD Kim stated, "Kim Jong-kook actually likes traveling. He probably said that at the production announcement event for fun. It seems he has been doing very well since getting married. He approached this program actively and with enjoyment."

PD Kim also recalled Choi Sung-hoon from his time on SBS's "Law of the Jungle." He said, "In the jungle, we could only see his side within that context, but this time we saw a new side of him. Choi Sung-hoon's YouTube channel is really fun, and the production team thought that aspect was key. Coincidentally, the production team for this program is the same as the 'Law of the Jungle' team, so they are all close. Choi Sung-hoon is surprisingly shy, but perhaps because they filmed in a friendly atmosphere, that vibe came through well in the broadcast." He expressed satisfaction.

Hearing this, PD Hwang also agreed, saying, "While filming this time, I realized that Choi Sung-hoon shows his true self much better when he is with people he is close to and comfortable with. Especially, his chemistry with the younger members is great."

Daesung, celebrating his 20th anniversary since BIGBANG's debut, properly fulfilled the role of the youngest member supporting Choi Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook in "Sangnamja's Travel Guide." PD Kim praised Daesung as a "variety genius," stating, "Choi Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook are sensitive and kind people. They are highly regarded even in the industry. That's why they like kind people. That is exactly Daesung."

He continued, "When I watch Daesung, I can't help but think, 'How can he be so kind and consistent?' He takes great care not only of his older brothers but also of the production team. On the last day of the trip, (Choi Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook) said, 'We would have been in big trouble without Daesung.'"

PD Hwang also praised Daesung's character, saying, "Whenever there was food, Daesung would personally feed it to the staff. Giving has become a habit for him. Everyone on set became a fan of Daesung. They were even invited to the concert."

"Sangnamja's Travel Guide" was filled with rich stories from the very first episode. Ko Git-jip (President) was a long-time fan of Choi Sung-hoon's Japanese wife, Yano Shiho, and the 2013-born customer who visited the restaurant was a huge fan of BIGBANG's Daesung.

Regarding the situation at the time, PD Kim joked, "We were surprised because Choi Sung-hoon didn't immediately call Yano Shiho from there. Moreover, we didn't expect Yano Shiho to answer the phone right away. Fortunately, we didn't see (Choi Sung-hoon) calling Yano Shiho separately during his break to apologize."

Regarding the 2013-born BIGBANG fan, PD Hwang shared, "Daesung himself was surprised and amazed. It seems like it was a fateful meeting. After filming at the restaurant, they took commemorative photos, and even then, that fan kept crying with emotion."

(Continuing from Interview ③)

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