[Official] Bata, set to marry Ji Ye-eun in December, shares a glimpse into his daily life… "Making an appearance on 'Omniscient Interfering Viewpoint'"

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On the show 'Omniscient Interfering Viewpoint,' Shimizu, a workaholic who prioritizes his colleagues and is known as a "K-POP choreography master," and Hwang Jae-gyun, the "eternal number 10" who completed his final game on the field alongside fans and people who have supported him, made their appearances, delivering a moving Saturday night.

In Episode 419 of MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering Viewpoint' (hereinafter referred to as 'OIV'), which aired on the night of the 10th, the workaholic daily life of Shimizu, the "golden youngest member" of the dance crew Lachica, was revealed. The episode garnered a strong response, recording a viewership rating of 2.1% among the 2049 demographic and ranking first among variety programs in the same time slot (provided by Nielsen Korea).

There are more than 60 choreography proposals by Shimizu that have been officially adopted, including aespa's 'Whiplash' and IVE's 'I AM.' Underpinning these achievements was his relentless passion for the stage. He checked work messages immediately upon waking up and processed a densely packed list of tasks. As the dedicated performance director for IVE, he meticulously designed everything from year-end stage concepts and arrangements to choreography, lighting, sets, and costumes. His thorough analysis, which leveraged each member's strengths—such as An Yujin's refreshing movements, Jang Wonyoung's killing points, and Rei's iconic expressiveness—allowed viewers to feel the true power of a choreography master who has created numerous legendary stages.

Notably, it was eye-catching that what Shimizu values most for delivering the best stage is the people he works with. Believing that "it is the performers who elevate the quality of the stage," he prioritized securing fair pay for dancers and put effort into team composition to ensure they could work under good conditions.

During Lachica's creative process with Gabi and Rian, the trio's solid teamwork and loyal commitment stood out. They revealed a principle of not disclosing externally whose choreography was adopted in a completed proposal. This is because an idea that starts from one person only becomes 'Lachica's' dance after going through everyone's consent and hands. The process of creating choreography to Lisa's 'SaWaDiKa' also showcased their unique "synchronization" chemistry, where they naturally built upon each other's ideas. It became clear that this commitment to prioritizing the team over individual achievements stemmed from the camaraderie among Lachica members who have been together for a long time.

In Hwang Jae-gyun's final game, which was subsequently revealed, his sincerity as an athlete, maintained over a long period, shone brightly. Much like his retirement statement, "I was not the most talented genius nor always a perfect player, but I loved baseball more than anyone else," he remained faithful to the duties of a baseball player until the very end. Ahead of his retirement ceremony, which had been postponed once due to extreme heat, he did not stop training in preparation for a possible final at-bat opportunity. He even cut off his long hair, which he had carefully grown for a long time with stubbornness akin to that of a "bullfrog," in response to the fans' support. Rather than focusing on an event that might be his last at-bat, he prioritized the team's victory first. When KT won 5-2, breaking the curse of losing in retirement games, his joy was evident, showing Hwang Jae-gyun as a player who stayed with the team until the end.

Fans responded to his sincerity with cheers that transcended team boundaries. Although it did not seem easy for him to play amid fierce competition for standings, when the score gap widened again by three runs, Manager Lee Kang-cheol called up Hwang Jae-gyun, fulfilling a promise made at a previous press conference. The scene where KT home fans and Lotte away fans sang the cheer in unison for him, who stepped into the batter's box for the first time in 345 days, delivered an emotion beyond just the game. As cheers filled the field, remembering the journey he had walked rather than the result of his final at-bat, Hwang Jae-gyun was so overcome with emotion that he covered his face with his glove. Fans' cheers such as "My first player and my last player" and "The eternal number 10 in my heart" made it clear what kind of existence Hwang Jae-gyun was to them.

Hwang Jae-gyun's 20 years were also an unforgettable source of pride for those who had stood by his side. His close friend, the agent who accompanied him on his journey to Major League Baseball, flew in from the United States. His parents sent a tearful video message to their son, who had overcome the hardships of his rookie days on his own and finally found success. A manager of 23 years, who had played alongside him, appeared wearing a high school baseball team uniform and said, "I felt proud as if you had achieved my dream for me. You were my pride as a baseball player," bidding farewell to his friend in a touching manner. It was a moment when the time of one player who endured with consistency became an eternal memory for family, friends, colleagues, and fans. Hwang Jae-gyun's sincerity conveyed before the fans and the continuous chanting of his name from the stands filled the end of his 30-year baseball career with passionate love, leaving a deep lingering impression.

Meanwhile, in the next episode, Oh Sang-wook, the Asian Games double champion known as the "Fencing King," and Bata of We The Boyz, a key figure in K-POP hit choreography, will make an appearance alongside In-gyu.

Oh Sang-wook, after a brief sweet rest following his return home, is set to begin training for the National Sports Festival with other gold medalists. He will share the behind-the-scenes story of his victory, achieved despite suffering from a lumbar disc herniation and an ankle injury.

Following this, the episode will feature Bata's daily life as a devoted lover ahead of his marriage to actress Ji Ye-eun on December 12, an unrestrained diss battle among the full lineup of We The Boyz, and the set of their first music video shot to their own song. Moments filled with laughter and energy from their main profession are anticipated, building expectations.

'Omniscient Interfering Viewpoint' airs every Saturday night at 11 p.m. on MBC.

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