Shin Ki-ru, in the end, shed tears: "I have not been happy even once this year" (Comprehensive summary of 'Jeomjeok Chamsyeon Sijik')

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Comedian Shin Ki-ru burst into tears during a surprise event by fans.

In Episode 423 of the MBC variety show 'Jeomjeok Chamsyeon Sijik' (hereinafter 'Jeomchamsi'), broadcast on the 7th, the daily life of Shin Ki-ru was revealed as she held her first fan meeting to mark her 21st anniversary since debut.

First, the passionate challenge of Kim Gwang-jin, "the hippest 63-year-old in South Korea," and the ongoing youth of 'Team Gwangjin,' united by friends of 55 years, were unveiled. What shone through this process was the deep friendship and pure passion of 'Team Gwangjin,' who serve as each other's wings despite having passed their sixtieth birthday. Director Oh Se-il, who had exclusively handled the hair of top stars, led the stylish styling, while elementary school classmates Im Jin-a and Noh Young-gon took on the roles of assistant and assistant's assistant, respectively, working in harmony. Responding to their solid support—such as bringing out personal belongings without hesitation and diligently inflating balloons with the declaration, "We must do well so that this song can take flight"—Kim Gwang-jin also perfectly executed bold concepts such as a rock star who flew away while throwing out trash, a man who loved fashion, and a man who flew away while fishing, rivaling professional models.

The companionship of 'Team Gwangjin,' which even turned the workplace into a pleasant journey, left a deep impression. "Thanks to Gwang-jin, I've been able to visit many places I hadn't been to before, which is great," said members of 'Team Gwangjin' who enjoyed work as if it were a trip. For them, experiencing a university festival for the first time in their lives became another special memory. While enjoying the heat of youth on campus, they spread out mats and sat around sharing homemade Dongpo pork that Noh Young-gon had carefully prepared over one night and two days. It was a dish he used to make for his daughter who passed away earlier. Watching the couple of classmates fill their lives with happy memories instead of sorrow, Kim Gwang-jin expressed deep respect. The classical music echoing across the campus and their picnic provided romance like a scene from a movie.

The power of music that bloomed in the middle of the festival triggered a wave of profound emotion. After watching the busking performances of the youth with affectionate eyes, Kim Gwang-jin grabbed a microphone on the spot and shared his representative song 'Letter,' fostering warm interaction connecting generations. Subsequently, when he passionately sang 'Tokyo Girl' and 'Fox' with a sweet voice on the main festival stage, countless youths responded in unison, filling the autumn night campus with overwhelming shivers and group singing. Like the promise to "stay together forever until I need a cane," as long as there are yesterdays to cherish memories of and tomorrows to look forward to, the youth of 'Team Gwangjin' was an "ongoing" state that would never fade.

Following this, Shin Ki-ru's day was depicted as she held her first fan meeting with a capacity of 1,000 seats to mark her 21st anniversary since debut, welcoming spring. Her struggle to relieve extreme tension, which she felt for the first time in her life, through binge eating elicited bursts of laughter. After completing "oiling her throat" with frozen samgyeopsal (pork belly) from the morning, she continued to inhale donuts and bread in the waiting room to calm her nerves. In response, colleagues such as the Hong Yun-hwa and Kim Min-gi couple, the Hong Hyun-hee and Jay Soon couple, Song Eun-i, Lee Yong-jin, and Pung-ja, along with loyal regular shop owners, all appeared to become her solid cheering squad.

The "no-con show," which began backed by countless cheers, immediately captured attention with a bold opening where she sat in a chair instead of appearing standing, listening to staff as they entered. Even when drinking water or letting out unreserved burps, the audience of over a thousand responded with enthusiastic cheers and applause. It was a spectacular scene where unconditional support poured out from fans who affirmed and loved the very existence of comedian Shin Ki-ru, who had endured silently.

Towards the end of the performance, Shin Ki-ru passionately sang Yoon Bok-hee's 'If I Were' with a trembling voice, pouring her heart out to the fans. She finally let go of the tears she had been holding back during a surprise slogan event. The reason was, "I have not been happy even once this year, but I am so grateful that today you made me feel like 'I am a happy person.'" Shin Ki-ru could not stop her tears in the backstage after the performance ended, looking at her colleagues. It was a moment when the time of a silent comedian who had endured was finally rewarded with passionate love and happiness.

Meanwhile, next week's 'Jeomchamsi' will unveil the daily life of XLOV, the first gender-free idol in K-pop, who breaks existing frameworks, dismantles stereotypical prejudices, and proves their limitless presence. Following this, a new journey of the "Food Ingredient Expedition Team," consisting of "food ingredient manager" Lee Young-ja, Chef Yoon Nam-no, and Boom, will unfold. As they set out to find the real wasabi as the "Artist of the Day," a new world of bizarre dishes such as wasabi leaf kimchi is expected to stimulate viewers' salivary glands.

'Jeomchamsi' is broadcast on MBC every Saturday at 11:10 p.m.

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