Kim Won-hoon Shares Candid Thoughts on ‘How Do You Play?’ Appearance
Comedian Kim Won-hoon has opened up about his recent appearance on the popular MBC variety program, ‘How Do You Play?’. During the broadcast on the 20th, viewers witnessed the cast, including Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Ha Guk-ju, and Joo Woo-jae, conducting auditions for singers for a short-form drama’s second season OST. Kim Won-hoon featured in the segment as the character ‘Oh Bong-sik’, making a distinct impression.
Facing Expectations and Unexpected Scenarios
Despite his individual efforts and character setup, Kim Won-hoon acknowledged that the response did not fully meet the cast’s expectations. As the situation unfolded differently than anticipated, Kim Won-hoon humorously presented his own imagined worst-case scenario. He remarked, “The truly self-destructive situation is this: Kim Won-hoon chose ‘How Do You Play?’, but then gets cut from ‘Pyeonstorang’ and also cut from ‘How Do You Play?’.” This statement drew laughter from those present.
He added, “‘How Do You Play?’ is good. It makes people really work hard.” He dispensed this joke to alleviate the tension he felt during the program.
Ambitions and Realities of Variety Work
Kim Won-hoon also expressed his past envy, stating, “When Seomin and Beom sunbae appeared on ‘How Do You Play?’, I was so jealous. I thought, ‘I can really do that kind of role well too.'” However, he admitted the reality was more challenging than he anticipated. “After actually trying it for about 30 minutes, I realized it wasn’t easy,” he confessed. “The name itself was difficult. The writer thought it was funny, but no one laughed,” he shared, reflecting on his disappointment.
Audience and Cast Reactions
Kim Won-hoon’s candid and relatable struggles elicited laughter from the production team. Viewers also responded positively, with comments such as “It’s funny because it’s so honest,” “Classic Kim Won-hoon self-deprecation,” and “You can feel the variety show ambition.”
Kim Won-hoon’s Growing Media Presence
Following significant popularity gained through the YouTube channel ‘Shortbox’, Kim Won-hoon has expanded his broadcast activities and is actively participating in various entertainment programs.
