"Na Young-seok variety shows, why do so many PDs appear? Is there a reason?" Lee Hyo-ri fires a blunt question [Star Issue]

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Super star Lee Hyo-ri sparked discussion by asking PD Na Young-seok a direct question.

Earlier, on the 24th, a video was released on YouTube channel 'Channel Fifteen' showing PD Na Young-seok and his team visiting the yoga studio operated by Lee Hyo-ri.

In the video, Lee Hyo-ri asked, "PD Na, I've always had one question while watching your variety shows. You appear quite often. Is there a reason?"

Although Lee Hyo-ri posed the question cheerfully, it drew attention from netizens because it touched on the consistent 'like or dislike' reactions that have always accompanied PD Na Young-seok's variety shows. The same response was observed last year with Netflix's 'Three Meals a Day in Kenya,' produced by PD Na's team. At that time, PD Kim Ye-seol stated, "The production team is aware that PD Na's frequent appearances generate mixed reactions. However, since there are viewers who enjoy this aspect, we consider it a key selling point."

While there are those who dislike it, it is also true that Na Young-seok is a 'star PD' capable of holding fan meetings for 2,000 people.

Responding to Lee Hyo-ri's direct question, PD Na Young-seok calmly replied, "I don't know. At some point, it just happened. When I was directing '2 Days & 1 Night' on KBS 2TV, I started joking around by giving missions, and gradually, I began appearing on screen. I thought, 'Should I try more?' and things grew from there."

However, when asked if he felt any discomfort from being recognized, PD Na quickly responded, "Yes, it's uncomfortable. Because I'm recognized so much, I try to avoid crowded places. I've really caught the 'celebrity sickness'."

Writer Kim Dae-ju advised, "If you've even held a fan meeting, you should stop." He then surprised Lee Hyo-ri by announcing, "The PD Na Young-seok fan meeting was sold out. 2,000 people attended."

In response, Lee Hyo-ri playfully teased, "Really? What did they give away? Just seeing your face?" adding to the laughter.

PD Na Young-seok humorously replied to Lee Hyo-ri's comment, "If you get the 'celebrity sickness,' come to yoga. I'll step on you," saying, "If it gets serious, I'll come."

Lee Hyo-ri also shared her sincere thoughts on variety shows. Responding to PD Na's question, "Do you plan to do something funny?" she said, "I have a desire to try something new. Times have changed, and thinking only about the old ways feels a bit off. Even if I have to work extremely hard, I hope there will be something new."

Meanwhile, PD Na Young-seok is preparing for the release of tvN's new variety show 'Youn's Season: Limited Edition.' The first episode is scheduled to air on May 3 at 7:30 p.m., featuring actors Jung Yu-mi, Park Seo-joon, and Choi Woo-shik.

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