Actors Lee Jeong-eun and Ryu Deok-hwan celebrated their first-ever dopamine party on 'Whenever Possible.'
On the episode of SBS's 'Whenever Possible' aired on May 13th, the two MCs, Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, joined forces with their "gap friends" Lee Jeong-eun and Ryu Deok-hwan, delivering a day filled with laughter at Hanyang Academy and a lottery ticket shop.
The show heated up from the start with the unexpected connections between Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Jeong-eun, and Ryu Deok-hwan. Yoo Jae-suk mentioned, "Wasn't 'More Beautiful Than Heaven' directed by Kim Seok-yoon, who worked with me on the variety show 'Kung Kung Ta'? And Yoo Yeon-seok added, "The assistant director back then was Shin Won-ho PD, who I worked with on a drama." The group was thrilled by the crossover of drama and variety worlds. Lee Jeong-eun shared her excitement, saying, "Han Ji-min, who was in 'More Beautiful Than Heaven' with me, told me I must try out 'Whenever Possible.'" Yoo Jae-suk reminisced about Han Ji-min's legendary performance, heightening the anticipation for the perfect synergy among the four.
The first "gap owner" (applicant) they visited were high school seniors at Hanyang Academy. A surprise birthday party for Yoo Yeon-seok made him blush, unable to hide his smile at the cute message, "Happy Birthday, Uncle Yeon-seok."
After securing two bonus coupons and a good dose of luck, they embarked on a "relay air game." Cheered on by the explosive energy of the gap owners, Lee Jeong-eun and Ryu Deok-hwan admitted, "My hands are shaking," as they entered a state of high tension. Yoo Yeon-seok, dubbed "Yoo One-move," succeeded on the fifth attempt, heating up the atmosphere even more. Lee Jeong-eun joked about needing powder to wipe her sweat, while Yoo Yeon-seok confidently chanted, "I'm doing great! It's going to work out!" turning the scene into a sea of laughter. In the end, Yoo Jae-suk dramatically succeeded in the final challenge, thanks to the fervent support of the gap owners.
Riding the wave of success, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Jeong-eun, and Ryu Deok-hwan headed straight to a recommended beef soup restaurant. Yoo Jae-suk mentioned, "Even my son Ji-ho has been into beef soup lately," proving its popularity among the MZ generation. The conversation flowed more freely over food, leading to a hilarious discussion about nicknames. Yoo Yeon-seok joked, "I used to be called 'brother,' but this year, I've accepted being 'uncle.'" Yoo Jae-suk playfully responded, "The 'uncle' on the cake earlier caught my eye more than anything." When Yoo Jae-suk suggested "madam" as a polite term for Lee Jeong-eun, she quickly shot it down, preferring not to be called that, which led to more laughter. Lee Jeong-eun then generously paid for lunch, including the meals of Hanyang University juniors they met at the restaurant, showcasing her true "Hanyang daughter" charm.
The next meeting with a gap owner took place at a lottery ticket shop. The second gap owner couple shared their fateful love story, from falling in love at first sound to saving the wife's life with a liver transplant, touching everyone's hearts. The game, "Human Zero," started with one bonus coupon. The rule was challenging: succeed by standing up in a different number than the one called by the production team. Yoo Jae-suk declared, "This is a battle of wits between the production team and us." They managed to succeed in just three attempts. Lee Jeong-eun rallied everyone with "It's all about momentum!" while Ryu Deok-hwan humorously confessed, "I'm so nervous, I feel like crying," causing an uproar of laughter.
Eventually, after strategizing during "operation time" and perfectly following the gap owner's instructions, they thrillingly succeeded on the seventh attempt. The gap owner couple's debate over STOP/GO added to the humor, with Yoo Jae-suk expressing relief, "Deok-hwan almost couldn't sleep tonight. Thankfully."
Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Jeong-eun, and Ryu Deok-hwan completed a day full of adrenaline, spreading immense luck throughout Wangsimni. Especially for Lee Jeong-eun and Ryu Deok-hwan, experiencing the thrill of dopamine games for the first time through 'Whenever Possible' brought a fresh synergy and a full course of delightful laughter.
The "gap strategy" show 'Whenever Possible,' hosted by the two MCs Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, gifts moments of luck in the brief gaps of everyday life. It airs every Tuesday at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)