Yoo Ho-jin certified as a top-tier magician: "First Asian to win FISM Grand Prix... 'America's Got Talent' finals upcoming" [Las][★Night TView]

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Magician Yoo Ho-jin spoke about his popularity in the United States.

The the 12th episode of MBC's variety program 'Radio Star,' themed "Forget the Heat~ Let It Go," featured Hong Hyun-hee, Kim Moon-jeong, Lee Chang-ho, and Yoo Ho-jin as guests.

On that day, Yoo Ho-jin said, "It feels like magic to appear on 'Radio Star.' I'm thrilled to be in this space I've only ever seen on TV."

He then added, "I was the first Asian to win the Grand Prix at the World Magic Championship (FISM)," surprising the audience. Kim Gu-ra remarked, "(Lee) Eun-kyung and (Choi) Hyun-woo couldn't even make it there."

Yoo Ho-jin stated, "I have performed with The Illusionists, the world's top magic team in the U.S., and I am currently a leader and member of the Hundred Fingers magic troupe."

He also announced that he is approaching the finals of 'America's Got Talent.' When asked about the prize money, he replied, "It's approximately 1.5 billion won, which is equivalent to Hanwha's value."

Regarding whether he had already won the prize money, Yoo Ho-jin said, "Live filming takes place in August, and September will be the finals. If I win, I'll return."

Explaining his popularity in the U.S., Yoo Ho-jin said, "When I walk down the street, people recognize me and honk their car horns. At Universal Studios, they say, 'You're a magician!' Even babies ask me to perform magic tricks."

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