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Lee Kwang-soo nearly breaks down shoveling cow dung on "Farming Boys" new season

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Korean variety show "Farming Boys" returns for its fourth season with cast members Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Woo-bin, and Do Kyung-soo.
  • The new season features the trio undertaking farm work, including the laborious task of shoveling cow dung, leading to comical breakdowns from Lee Kwang-soo.
  • The show's humor stems from the cast's interactions, their struggles with farm chores, and their playful banter, with one episode highlighting the smell of cow dung and an unexpected moment of Lee Kwang-soo sniffing Do Kyung-soo's backside.

The latest season of the popular Korean variety show IP "Farming Boys" has returned, this time titled "Bean Farming," featuring the beloved trio Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Woo-bin, and Do Kyung-soo. The show promises a blend of healing and humor as the three stars immerse themselves in rural life.

From the outset, the cast embraced the show's theme with gusto. Kim Woo-bin appeared in a full denim suit, prompting Lee Kwang-soo to question the extent of their commitment. Upon Do Kyung-soo's arrival, he too seemed bewildered by Kim Woo-bin's attire, asking why his co-star was dressed that way. This fashion choice echoed Kim Woo-bin's previous season appearance in a white suit, reinforcing his persona as someone who always dresses up for the occasion.

Their first task upon arriving at the farm was shoveling cow dung mixed with wood chips. This initial cleanup alone took an hour and a half, a challenging start that visibly fatigued Lee Kwang-soo. At one point, after a photographer accidentally stepped on scattered dung, a frustrated Lee Kwang-soo exclaimed, "Why do you always step on what's been cleaned!" He even vented, "Why clean it if it's just going to be pooped again!" This led him to jokingly label the show "Poop Farming" if the primary task was indeed cleaning up after cows.

The humor continued the next morning as the cast woke up at 6 a.m. for work. Do Kyung-soo discovered his jacket still carried the odor of cow dung from the previous day and attempted to share the smell with his co-stars, who recoiled. Kim Woo-bin added to the jest, comparing the smell to human excrement rather than cow dung. In a bizarre turn, Lee Kwang-soo then inexplicably sniffed Do Kyung-soo's backside, leaving the younger star stunned before questioning his actions. The show, available on iQIYI, continues to deliver laughs through such unscripted, chaotic interactions.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.