Yang Sang-guk: "Walking the tightrope between likable and unlikable is not easy..." A heartfelt confession [Earnest Bite]

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Comedian and 11-year veteran racer Yang Sang-guk opens up honestly about recent controversies on "Earnest Bite."

In "Earnest Bite," the web variety show by Studio Suje, set to be released on the 2nd, MC Kim Ji-yu visits the site of Korea's largest racing competition and meets Yang Sang-guk, who is making his professional debut after 10 years of experience. To maintain peak performance in a high-speed racing showdown exceeding 200 km/h, Yang Sang-guk plans to show his dedication as "Racer Yang Sang-guk" by fasting all day long. After the race, Kim Ji-yu heads straight to Yang's "real favorite spot" for a protein-boosting side-Galbi eating show and an honest conversation.

In the video, Yang Sang-guk, meeting "car racing novice" Kim Ji-yu, says, "Anyway, it's a game where whoever enters first wins," adding a top-tier instructor-level explanation that brings laughter. Ahead of the race, Yang Sang-guk states, "I don't eat anything before the race," and explains, "I must race at speeds over 200 km/h inside a cabin where temperatures reach 70 to 80 degrees Celsius."

Yang Sang-guk says, "My goal is to avoid accidents and achieve good results and outcomes. First, I must make it to the podium (1st to 3rd place). Finishing 4th means nothing," revealing his unique determination ahead of his professional debut after 10 years. Shortly after the race begins, Kim Ji-yu, overwhelmed by the excitement on-site, becomes overly immersed in Yang Sang-guk's racing and cheers enthusiastically.

As curiosity grows about what rank Yang Sang-guk will finish in, he reunites with Kim Ji-yu after the race, saying, "Let's go get some protein," and heads straight to his favorite restaurant for the first time in eight months. Having fasted all day for the competition, Yang Sang-guk turns the scene into a sea of laughter with his bold "side-Galbi eating show," rivaling the intensity of his race on the circuit.

Alongside the eating show, he also shares his candid thoughts as he oscillates between "Racer Yang Sang-guk" and "Comedian Yang Sang-guk." Recalling the race, he says, "(After getting in the car) there's no one beside me. At that moment, I feel like my heart will burst. I don't want to do it, but once it starts, everything is forgotten," and pours out his deep sincerity for motorsports, admitting, "I hate it so much, but I love it."

Yang Sang-guk, who is so dedicated to racing that he holds the title of the first comedian to win after debuting as a racer, says, "Fans who love motorsports call me an athlete," and introduces his career as a racer, noting, "I renew my contract every year, and I've been doing this for 10 years." In particular, he showcases his intense passion for racing by stating, "Racing-related schedules take top priority throughout the year."

However, when asked by Kim Ji-yu which he would choose between "racer vs. comedian," he firmly replies, "If I were born again, I would still be a comedian," and adds, "I have never regretted this profession."

Yang Sang-guk confesses, "The most difficult period was when 'Gag Concert' was canceled. Since high school, my life, goals, dreams, and passion were only 'Gag Concert.' After its cancellation, I felt like my life was gone."

Furthermore, Yang Sang-guk spoke out without avoiding some negative reactions to his comedy. He says, "As an entertainer, I worry about how to bring laughter to the public," and shares his struggles: "Walking the tightrope between likable and unlikable is really not easy. I worry that if I come across as weak, people will say it's not funny, so finding that middle ground is not easy."

The production team of "Earnest Bite" hinted, "Yang Sang-guk plans to confess his painful growth pains toward laughter, along with his cool self-objectification."

Yang Sang-guk's story can be seen in "Earnest Bite," which will be released on the YouTube channel "Studio Suje" at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd.

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