Jeon Hyun-moo on 'World Cup Partner' Lee Young-pyo: "He's too strict... I might lose contact" [Sadang-gwi]

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Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo shares his true feelings toward Lee Young-pyo, a KBS soccer commentator who will be his broadcast partner for the '2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup'.

According to the production team of the KBS 2TV variety show 'The Boss Has Donkey Ears' (directed by Choi Seung-hee, hereinafter 'Sadang-gwi') on the 29th, Lee Young-pyo will appear as a new boss in the episode airing on the 31st.

In that day's broadcast, Jeon Hyun-moo, the MC, says, "Young-pyo is too strict. After he returns from Mexico, I think I might lose contact with him," reacting to Lee Young-pyo's schedule, which is packed as if a day were 28 hours long.

Jeon Hyun-moo will serve as a soccer caster for the '2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup' and will coordinate with commentator Lee Young-pyo. He is scheduled to make his debut as a soccer caster in South Korea's Group Stage match against South Africa on June 25.

Lee Young-pyo, who has earned the nickname 'Octopus Young-pyo' for his accurate predictions during every World Cup, says on that day's broadcast, "I think the World Cup broadcast with Jeon Hyun-moo will achieve the highest viewership."

Jeon Hyun-moo smiles and recalls, "When Lee Young-pyo appeared on 'Happy Together' in the past, I said I was glad I wasn't doing soccer broadcasting then," adding, "I still remember those words," bringing up a past grievance. In response, Lee Young-pyo immediately offers a formal apology, saying, "If I said that, I sincerely apologize," which brings laughter to the set.

Lee Young-pyo then displays his witty charm, saying, "Back then, I was a closed-off person. Now, I am wide open."

Meanwhile, singer Shoon, who defeated the 'passionate boss' Lee Young-pyo who lives as if a day were 28 hours long, appears and draws attention. Lee Young-pyo reveals the story behind forming a running crew with Shoon, saying, "I am a former athlete and Shoon is a singer, but I lost to him in our first run together."

Additionally, Lee Young-pyo firmly states, "Announcer Eom Ji-in probably won't be able to run," eliciting laughter from Eom Ji-in. He then recalls the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Round of 16 match, claiming, "Ahn Jung-hwan's headed winning goal against Italy was at least 60 percent my contribution. Ahn Jung-hwan just put his head to the ball and got a goal for free." The episode airs on the 31st at 4:40 p.m.

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