In 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae-suk shares his struggles with nurturing new talent in the world of variety show MCs.
The upcoming episode of SBS's 'Whenever Possible,' will feature actors Seo Hyun-woo and Kang Ha-neul, who are expected to captivate Magok-dong with their unpredictable wit and perfect chemistry.
During a recent filming, Yoo Jae-suk, affectionately known as the 'mother of MCs' or 'Mama MC,' opened up about his unique challenges, drawing considerable attention. His moment of empathy was sparked by none other than the owner of a botanical garden. Upon hearing the owner's struggles with plant care during the rainy season, Yoo Jae-suk nodded in agreement, saying, "Raising anything is hard." He then subtly shared his own difficulties, stating, "It's tough for entertainment companies to raise stars, just like it's hard to raise kids or plants." Yoo Yeon-seok chimed in, "It's tough for you too, right? Raising MCs. You're the 'Mama MC' after all," to which Yoo Jae-suk responded, "It's challenging. Not everything grows just because you raise it," turning the set into a sea of laughter with his unique perspective.
Moreover, 'Mama MC' Yoo Jae-suk heightened interest by creating a stage name for Yoo Yeon-seok's television show appearances. He suggested, "Since I'm Seok, let's make it Seok and Sik for Yeon-seok," gifting him a new nickname. Kang Ha-neul was particularly taken with Yoo Jae-suk's naming skills, exclaiming, "That's pretty good. Yeon-seok hyung's alter ego!" Yoo Jae-suk then formalized it, "Use Yeon-seok for drama and film activities, and Yeon-sik for variety shows," making everyone around him smile.
In addition, Kang Ha-neul and Seo Hyun-woo revealed nicknames just as impactful as 'Yeon-sik.' Kang Ha-neul shared, "I was always called 'Garlic' (maneul) when I was younger. It still sticks." Seo Hyun-woo added quietly, "I was called 'E.coli,' a blend of psycho and crazy." Yoo Jae-suk burst into laughter at this unexpected self-disclosure, saying, "That was really powerful."
Will Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, reborn as 'Seok and Sik,' along with 'Garlic' Kang Ha-neul and 'E.coli' Seo Hyun-woo, have a day as memorable as their nicknames suggest? The anticipation for the main broadcast of 'Whenever Possible,' is certainly on the rise.
'Whenever Possible,' airs on the 15th at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)