[On site Y] "Is there a top star on YouTube? We're different"...900th 'Ras', Reasonable Confidence (Roundup)

A meeting was held to commemorate the 900th anniversary of MBC's flagship talk show Radio Star.

Producer Kim Kook-jin, Kim Gu-ra, Yoo Se-yoon, Jang Do-yeon, and Kim Myung-yeop attended the 900th anniversary meeting of "Radio Star" at the MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, this morning (22nd) to talk about the past, present, and future of the program.

"Radio Star," which began broadcasting in May 2008, is loved by viewers by disarming guests with the words of a rustic murder that they don't know where to go, bringing up real stories. As MBC's longest-serving entertainment show and the longest-serving talk show on the ground, it has produced numerous topics and characters for 19 years and has been watching every Wednesday night.

At the event, the MCs expressed their overwhelming feelings about the 900th anniversary. Big brother Kim Kook-jin said, "I'm surprised that it's the 900th episode. I just did it when I first started, but the 900th episode came. It's very surprising and it's a good feeling to come this far," he said.

Kim Gu-ra said, "I've been doing 'Radio Star' for 18 years. I've seen more than 1,000 episodes of "One Night" in the past. I have to work hard again, but 'Radio Star' will soon be the 1,000th episode. Thank you for being able to participate in such a program. An actor named Sean Connery has appeared in many works, and isn't the "007" series the representative one? "I'm grateful that 'Gimgura' reminds me of 'Radio Star'," he said. "It's more meaningful to get on and off in the middle and then get on again," said Yoo Se-yoon, who said, "It's a great honor to be with you in the longevity program." I also think it's very good for my image because I have individualism," he said honestly, drawing laughter.

Jang Do-yeon said, "It hasn't been long since I joined, so I'm embarrassed and embarrassed to be sitting at the 900th anniversary. "Radio Star" started in 2007, but my debut was also in 2007, so I forced my relationship. I will try hard to stay still and take the place well until the 1,000th inning," he said with humility. Asked about the secret of

'Radio Star' being loved for such a long time, Kim Gu-ra said, "Wouldn't talk shows be the most common form of entertainment? I think there is also a handicap in the programs that heavy MCs do. When I saw it on a talk show at the beginning, it was a bit real-based, not authentic. It was lightweight and focused on efficiency. It's hard to talk comfortably, but I think it's because it's a comfortable program," he said.

Over the past 19 years, 1,814 guests have appeared on Radio Star alone. As for the most memorable guest, Kim said, "I can't forget Solbi's Roman princess. Solbi is the only guest I want to invite again," he said, sending a love call. Yoo Se-yoon replied, "If you look at the emphasis of laughter, the episode where Park Joon-hyung and Brian laughed a lot came out," and Jang Do-yeon said, "I remember Hong Jin-kyung, the main character of the meme, which is the button of laughter." I also saw it this morning," he said.

Kim Gu-ra said, "I don't remember having fun because the texture is a little different. Actors sometimes appear, but our program is a little difficult. But when Kim Min-jae came out, he was very shy, so I kept asking him, and he answered in a short answer. "But later, Kim Min-jae said that there was some because of me in Dongsang Imong, and that he was grateful that I kept asking him even though he didn't answer well," he said, drawing attention."

Recently, talk content has also been booming on YouTube. There are also concerns that top stars may be losing ground in the competition for casting as they are drawing strong attention with their appearances on YouTube. Moreover, as viewers leave TV, viewers' ratings are gradually falling, and some say that the power of terrestrial broadcasting may be weakening.

Producer Kim Myung-yeop said, "There are times when it is right and bitter that terrestrial entertainment is less influential and less popular, but I still feel that many people are paying attention to 'Radio Star' as it always ranks at the top of the top of the popularity index. I thought it was an entertainment show that often goes up on In-class Dong (a YouTube video showing a sharp rise in popularity). I'm still trying not to lose buzz," he said.

"YouTube talk contents can be compared because they invite superstars to drink or have one-on-one talk, or 'Radio Star' can be compared." However, some of the guests are for personal friendship or promotion, and some of us really wanted to come out, and some of us show good talk by showing chemistry with the MCs. You can also hear pleasant, fun, and honest stories that you have not heard anywhere else. In that sense, I think 'Radio Star' is on a path that only terrestrial entertainment can and should be done that anyone can enjoy watching."

At the same time, "There are many actors who like Jang Do-yeon, but there is no answer when I contact them to ask them to appear on the show. I hope you don't just say that you like me just by talking. I won't mention my real name," he said, drawing laughter.

Kim Gu-ra said, "Even in the heyday of 'Radio Star' in the past, top actors did not appear. Due to the nature of their jobs, they have to think about whether it would be helpful to show them all of their simple appearances. There was once a time when it was a promotional trend to be in the news, but I don't pay much attention to appearing in top stars. On the contrary, it is a famous program, so there are people who are nervous when they appear on 'Radio Star'. I think it would be nice if I could give the cast a pleasant tension like this," he said of the presence of "Radio Star."

Kim Kook-jin said, "On a positive note, people who did well on YouTube appear on 'Radio Star'. I think that's the charm of 'Radio Star'," he said, giving a short but heavy shot.

Through numerous changes, the current 4MC composition has been formed. Earlier in the 800th episode, Ahn Young-mi was the only one with Hong, but Jang Do-yeon, a junior who inherited the position as she dropped out due to childbirth and childcare, joined in the 900th episode.

Jang Do-yeon said, "Many people have passed through my place, and they are greedy. There are lucky things, but what I feel while recording every week is that there is a reason why it lasts long. All the MCs are firmly standing in the entertainment industry. It's heavy, but it has a naughty side inside. I also see him filling in the lines in the middle of the conversation, and I think it's a very good educational field," he said.

It also tipped off about the 900th special. Producer Kim said, "We've been preparing for almost five months. The recording time was the same as usual, but two episodes came out. I think you can look forward to who will come out. I can tell you that the legendary episode came out. He explained, "The subject is Gugwan and Myeonggwan."

Then, Kim Gu-ra tackled him, saying, "The PD is too aggressive," and added, "There are no great people coming out, it's slightly distorted than the original lineup, but it was much more fun thanks to him. I think that's the strength of 'Radio Star'. The guest is not flashy, but the content was really fun," he said, causing laughter with his unique honesty.

[Photo = Courtesy of MBC]


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