Park Ji-hyun: "I Handled 60,000 Hongeo in Mokpo" — Blind Challenge [Rascal]

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Singer Park Ji-hyun reveals her surprising past as a "Mokpo knife master" who processed about 60,000 hongeo (salted skate) before her debut on 'Radio Star'. In the studio, she blindfolded herself to tackle the task of preparing hongeo, astonishing everyone. She also shares updates on her busy schedule as a top-tier artist, managing over 20 events in a single month and completing nationwide tours.

The episode airing Wednesday night on the 29th on MBC's 'Radio Star' (planned by Choi Yun-jeong; directed by Yoon Hye-jin, Hwang Yoon-sang, Byun Da-hee) features a special "Miracle Rascal" segment with Yoon Mi-ra, Gangnam, Han-da-gam, and Park Ji-hyun.

Although Park Ji-hyun has shed her label as an entertainment novice and returned to 'Radio Star', she could not hide her nervousness from the very beginning of filming. The MCs teased her, noting that despite her active appearances on many variety shows, she seemed particularly tense on this program.

To ease her nerves, Park Ji-hyun performed a medley of dance tracks honed during her nationwide tour. She explained that she selects songs for concerts to appeal to audiences of all ages. Her continuous singing and dancing heated up the studio atmosphere.

She also shared recent updates on her hectic schedule traveling across the country. Park Ji-hyun handles more than 20 events per month, traveling long distances from Mokpo to Samcheok, covering every corner of the nation. She confirmed she is simultaneously managing nationwide tour concerts and working on drama OSTs, proving her status as a leading artist.

She confessed that it still amazes her when, during intermissions to change costumes, multiple staff members rush toward her quickly. Sharing the honest thought that seeing her reflection in a full-length mirror made her feel like "I've truly become an entertainer," she brought laughter to the studio.

When asked about her popularity in her hometown of Mokpo, she revealed hidden confidence. Park Ji-hyun mentioned that during a competition program, banners bearing her name were hung all over Mokpo. "It was just me everywhere. They thought I was my own LINE," she said. When prompted to name the number one person in current-day Mokpo, she immediately pointed to herself, causing a stir in the studio.

She also revealed how her recognition has changed since appearing on 'I Live Alone'. Previously, mostly older fans knew her, but as she grew into "MBC's son," people of all age groups now recognize her. She added that fans treat her with special guidance (or perhaps teasing) through DMs and letters, viewing her as a child they are raising with parental affection, which brought laughter to the studio.

Most notably, on this day, Park Ji-hyun shared her experience of helping her parents sell seafood before her debut. Having processed over 60,000 hongeo in about six years, she expressed confidence that she could prepare hongeo even with her eyes closed. She then proceeded to challenge herself by blindfolding both eyes while preparing hongeo, completely turning the studio upside down.

Her unique world of songwriting is also revealed. Park Ji-hyun explained that she often draws lyrical inspiration from various objects and shared lyrics she wrote herself. A quiz followed where participants guessed what object was referenced in the lyrics. The MCs were surprised by the unexpected answers and became captivated by her distinctive imagination.

Her surprising athletic background of boxing for about ten years is also disclosed. Park Ji-hyun demonstrated her jump rope skills, which she honed while boxing, by attempting double-under jumps. She showed determination to continue jumping rope until filming ended, burning her entire body until the final moment.

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