Byun Jin-seop: "I almost sang 'Wish List'" — A surprising confession [Day & Night]

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Singer Byun Jin-seop, who became South Korea's first million-selling artist, reveals the hidden behind-the-scenes story of his national hit song "Wish List."

In the fourth episode of MBN's "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night," episode 32, Byun Jin-seop shares the story of how the legendary second album track "Wish List," which unofficially sold over 4 million copies, nearly became a song by Lee Moon-se.

Byun Jin-seop recalls that he never thought "Wish List" would become a hit. "Noh Young-sim, who was a student at the time, suddenly came to see me one day and sang it to me directly," he remembers their first meeting. However, since Byun Jin-seop had already finished recording his album, he told her he would include it in his next album. In response, Noh Young-sim made a shocking remark: "If you're not going to do it today, I'll take it to my older brother Lee Moon-se." Byun Jin-seop then reveals the untold story behind the legendary hit: "I didn't want to give it to someone else. So I went to the recording studio, recorded 'Wish List,' and included it like a bonus booklet."

In particular, Byun Jin-seop honestly confesses that he and Noh Young-sim have lived like close siblings ever since, saying, "Noh Young-sim looks exactly like me," which brings laughter from the audience. Byun Jin-seop then performs a live stage of "Wish List" on the spot, creating a remarkable scene where everyone in the studio stands up in appreciation of his song.

Hwang Young-jo reveals his special affection for "I Am a Natural Man," the only program he consistently watches. Although he rarely watches TV, Hwang Young-jo says "I Am a Natural Man" is his favorite program. "I always make sure to watch 'I Am a Natural Man.' I have a strong desire to go on the show with it. I also like Lee Seung-yoon and Yoon Tak," he confesses. He even goes so far as to say, "I really want to go on the show someday. I don't need any appearance fee," expressing his sincere wish to appear without compensation, surprising everyone.

Additionally, Byun Jin-seop expresses a bittersweet sense of betrayal toward Hwang Young-jo, sparking laughter. Byun Jin-seop confesses, "Hwang Young-jo gave me the running shoes he wore when he ran the marathon, even signing them. So I proudly told everyone around me, 'These are the shoes Hwang Young-jo wore when he won the Olympic gold medal.'" However, he later discovered doubts that the shoes were actually the ones Hwang Young-jo wore during practice. As Kim Ju-ha, Moon Se-yoon, and Jo Jjae-je show interest in the truth behind the shoes, curiosity builds about what story Hwang Young-jo will reveal.

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