'Ten-Million Director' Jang Hang-jun Rejects Yoo Jae-suk's Casting: "You're Too Set in Your Ways" [Happy Together]

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'Yoo-neunim' (a portmanteau of Yoo Jae-suk and 'Haneunim,' meaning God), Yoo Jae-suk, was rejected by 'Ten-Million Director' Jang Hang-jun for a casting role.

KBS 2TV's variety show 'Happy Together - Because I'm Not Alone' (hereinafter referred to as 'Haetu') is a storytelling music audition where MC Yoo Jae-suk, who reads people; director Jang Hang-jun, who weaves stories; and singer Yoon Jong-shin, who listens to music, lend their ears to the narratives and harmonies of various 'Life Teammates.' The show brings together life teammates from across the country, sharing their stories and stage performances, while the 'Glasses Trio'—Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin—creates a warm atmosphere with each episode. Recently, on the 24th, the program made headlines by winning the 'TV Variety Category' at the 317th 'PD of the Month Award' announced by the Korean PD Association.

In the upcoming broadcast of 'Haetu' Episode 7 on the 28th, special MC Sung Si-kyung joins the 'Glasses Trio'—Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin—to meet the Life Teammates competing in Preliminary Round D.

Among them, it is reported that Yoo Jae-suk is willing to give up everything to be cast by director Jang Hang-jun, sparking curiosity among viewers.

During a moment when Jang Hang-jun praised an actor contestant's acting potential—a highlight of his professional role—Yoo Jae-suk timidly voiced a complaint. He revealed that he had once been rejected by Jang Hang-jun for casting, saying, "He told me to cast me, but he wouldn't listen," surprising everyone present.

In response, Jang Hang-jun sharply analyzed, "(Yoo) Jae-suk is too set in his ways. You're 'Yoo-neunim,'" decisively rejecting Yoo Jae-suk's proposal once again. Adding to the moment, Yoon Jong-shin chimed in with, "Jae-suk can only play the role of Yoo Jae-suk," driving a final nail into the coffin and turning the scene into a sea of laughter.

Eventually, Yoo Jae-suk declared his intention to undergo a full image transformation, heightening interest. Despite the blunt feedback from his senior colleagues, he shouted, "I can break my image!" and is said to have actively showcased his unique charm built through numerous special appearances and sketch comedy performances, eliciting bursts of laughter.

Meanwhile, the announcement of the winner from Preliminary Round D—who managed to melt away the sharp judging minds of Yoo Jae-suk, Yoon Jong-shin, Sung Si-kyung, and even 'Ten-Million Director' Jang Hang-jun, who famously rejected Yoo Jae-suk—is expected to further fuel curiosity. Who will be the team that captures their hearts? Anticipation for the upcoming main broadcast is soaring.

'Haetu' airs every Friday at 8:30 p.m.

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