'Department Head Kim' Actor Yoon Kyung-ho, Finally Speaks During 13-Hour Silent Vow: "Time Extended by 5 Minutes Each Time" [Cultu Show]

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Actor Yoon Kyung-ho appeared on a radio program while undertaking a 13-hour silent vow tied to the viewership rating promise for his drama, but ultimately broke his silence.

On the 13th episode of SBS Power FM's 'Two O'Clock Escape Cultu Show' (hereinafter 'Cultu Show'), actors Yoon Kyung-ho, Son Na-eun, and Joo Sang-wook from the SBS Saturday-Sunday drama 'Department Head Kim' made an appearance.

That day, Yoon Kyung-ho had previously stated that as part of the viewership rating promise for 'Department Head Kim', "If we surpass 13% in ratings and schedules are properly coordinated, I will undertake a 13-hour silent vow."

'Department Head Kim' surpassed the 13th% viewership mark within its first week, prompting Yoon Kyung-ho to begin his silent vow at 7 a.m. that day.

Joo Sang-wook, who initially proposed this vow, remarked, "During the press conference, (Yoon) Kyung-ho was talking too much, so we jokingly suggested the silent vow as a promise. But it exceeded 13% in just two episodes." He added, "Honestly, no one could have predicted such high viewership. I was genuinely surprised after seeing the first-week ratings."

Joo Sang-wook further explained that if Yoon Kyung-ho spoke during his silent vow, five minutes would be added to the duration. Son Na-eun noted, "He made a comment while waiting, so five minutes have already been added."

Joo Sang-wook suggested, "Since you're on the radio, just speak freely and extend your silent vow to 20 hours." In response, Yoon Kyung-ho wrote on a whiteboard, "Does that mean I can talk all at once? I'll hold back until the very end."

Yoon Kyung-ho finally spoke before the commercial break, rapidly saying, "I couldn't have imagined this at first. I worried whether I could endure it or even physically manage the filming, but I was grateful when the director personally reached out to me."

He continued, "Ten years ago, I had a minor role in 'Missing Noir M', directed by the same director. I will never forget how he helped me perform comfortably back then. That's why I felt compelled to take this role. I also have a connection with writer Nam Dae-jung from our previous film collaboration. It was an honor to work alongside actors So Ji-sub and Choi Tae-hoon."

He added, "I'm still bewildered as to why I made this vow, but I didn't expect viewers to show such overwhelming support." Expressing his gratitude to the audience, he remarked, "I was worried about leaving the radio without saying a word," just as a commercial aired, drawing laughter from everyone.

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