Yoo Byung-gwon, 15-year bond with the late Kim Soo-mi... Reveals behind-the-scenes of their last contact [Law of the Jungle]

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Comedian Yoo Byung-gwon will reveal his special bond with the late Kim Soo-mi, which they shared for 15 years.

MBC's "Radio Star" (planning: Choi Yoon-jung / directing: Yoon Hye-jin, Hwang Yun-sang, Byeon Da-hee, Yang In-hye), airing on the 4th, will feature a special episode titled "Possible People," with appearances by Ahn Jae-wook, Jung Young-ju, Lily, and Yoo Byung-gwon.

On that day, Yoo Byung-gwon recalled the moment he first crossed paths with the late Kim Soo-mi. A video of his impression of Kim Soo-mi, which he had previously shown to friends, spread online and gained attention. This led to a contact from the production team of SBS's "Star King."

He shares the behind-the scenes story of how he came to co-star with Kim Soo-mi on "Stocking," vividly recounting his experiences during that time. After performing a voice imitation of Kim Soo-mi as "Hongje-dong Kim Soo-mi," he encountered an unexpected turning point in his life. He revealed that Kim Soo-mi was so surprised when she first saw Yoo Byung-gwon that, after the initial recording session, she even handed him a contract and proposed they work together. He stated that this connection has continued for approximately 15 years.

Yoo Byung-gwon reveals that Kim Soo-mi was not merely a senior figure in the entertainment industry, but someone akin to a life mentor. Above all, he shares an anecdote about how Kim directly assisted him in negotiating appearance fees for broadcasts and events, conveying his unique memories of the mentor who served as his steadfast support.

Amidst this, Yoo Byung-gwon recalls the memory of his last exchange with the late Kim Soo-mi, reflecting on the moment when he naturally assumed they would meet again.

Yoo Byung-gwon will also personally present his side character, "Jack Clean," complete with makeup. The Jack Clean character, who gained attention for appearing on the YouTube channel "House of Peace," is a figure with a turbulent past: a grandmother from Los Angeles who has had five husbands and five children. Yoo reveals the unique worldview of this distinctive character by sharing the incredible story of how he lived in Los Angeles before eventually coming to Korea.

Yoo Byung-gwon also candidly shares his plastic surgery experiences. He reveals that he has spent approximately 50 million won on cosmetic procedures to date. Adding his own calculation, he notes that when factoring in inflation, the amount would be equivalent to roughly 100 million won at current prices. Having undergone two eye surgeries and a nose job, he draws attention by recounting unique experiences from the surgical and recovery processes.

In another segment, Yoo Byung-gwon’s extraordinary family anecdotes turn the studio upside down. He reveals that he was heavily influenced by his actual maternal grandmother when creating the “Jack Clean” character. He explains that he drew much inspiration from her, as she had a love for dressing up and a free-spirited personality. He vividly recounts the intense daily life of his grandmother, who possessed an exceptional sense of fashion and was also a connoisseur of alcohol and a smoker—traits that even her family members found difficult to predict.

Yoo Byung-gwon also reveals the so-called "stir-fried anchovy incident" that occurred during his mother's menopause. He recounts how his mother, who had a personality as unique as his grandmother's, suddenly did something unexpected while making an ordinary side dish. He also vividly reenacts the story of taking his mother to a dermatology clinic, where she suddenly burst into tears. Hearing this, the MCs were left speechless by their mother's distinctive expressions and unusual emotional shifts, ultimately naming her "Mother of the Year" on "Radio Star."

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