Heo Kyung-hwan's comedy, sometimes 'anxious~' reasons [Han Hae-seon's X-ray]

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Comedian Heo Kyung-hwan's comedy depends on whether those around him can mimic it.

Although Heo Kyung-hwan recently became a fixed member of the MBC variety program 'What Are You Doing Now?' (hereinafter 'Nolmwo'), he has often appeared to have somewhat less flair than during his internship days.

Heo Kyung-hwan's momentum remains strong, but it is difficult for the perfect moment to arise for him to use catchphrases. Whether it is 'Nolmwo' or 'Radio Star', in any variety show, when Heo Kyung-hwan appears for the first time or after a long absence, the MC and cast create a situational comedy tailored to him as a gesture of welcoming the guest. However, if he appears every week, the situation changes.

Nevertheless, Heo Kyung-hwan has created so many catchphrases over his 20-year comedy career that at least one of his catchphrases will inevitably be used within a single variety show episode. "I'm doing it~", "Unbalanced~", "I'm anxious~", "Let's say it~ One-two~", "I'm coming back to life, I'm coming back to life", "I'm curious?", "It's~ a bit smelly", "Isn't this the taste~", "Zai~ Zai~ kid", etc. Since there are many self-deprecating catchphrases, Heo Kyung-hwan can use them when he cannot generate his own laughter, or when something does not go as planned, making them easy for other members to borrow.

Heo Kyung-hwan's catchphrases often feature a seemingly casual tone blended with a Gyeongsang-do accent, creating an addictive rhythm. The person who utilizes this best is Ju Woo-jae. Ju Woo-jae, also from the Gyeongsang-do region like Heo Kyung-hwan, adds his own crooked physicality to perform even more exaggerated versions of "Unbalanced~" catchphrases.

Another way to best enjoy Heo Kyung-hwan's catchphrases is that they must become a 'group participation type', like a group chant. 'Catchphrase comedy'is most suitable for public comedy, but in recent times when the stage for public comedy has disappeared, it can be difficult to use them. Therefore, in 'Nolmwo', it is important for Yoo Jae-suk or other members to chant Heo Kyung-hwan's catchphrases together. Alternatively, if they constantly push him into a corner with their sharp attacks, Heo Kyung-hwan might be able to turn the tables and come back to life.

Recently, in 'Nolmwo', the focus has shifted to new faces like Park Myung-soo, Jung Jun-ha, Yang Sang-guk, and Byun Woo-seok, who appear one or two at a time, leaving Heo Kyung-hwan's comedy in an 'anxious~' situation. Currently, 'Nolmwo'has only four fixed members, so there is a high possibility that guest appearances will continue in the future. In this situation, Heo Kyung-hwan may need to push his catchphrases forward with even more determination, or he may need to find another breakthrough.

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*This content was translated by AI.