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Veteran entertainers reunite on Jacky Wu's YouTube show, showcasing talents and mishaps

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese entertainer Jacky Wu's YouTube show "Next Up" featured guests Kuo Tzu-chien and Yu Tzu-yu.
  • Kuo recounted his early career as a prop assistant when Wu was already famous, highlighting Wu's enduring popularity over 44 years.
  • The episode included a "snake show" reenactment by Kuo and a go-karting experience for the guests.

The latest episode of Taiwanese variety king Jacky Wu's YouTube channel, "Next Up," welcomed long-time friends Kuo Tzu-chien and Yu Tzu-yu for a reunion. Wu, celebrating 44 years in entertainment, was met with a humorous reflection from Kuo, who recalled working as a prop assistant when Wu was already a star. "The funniest thing is, when I was doing props back then, Brother Gua was already famous, and he's still famous now!" Kuo exclaimed.

The funniest thing is, when I was doing props back then, Brother Gua was already famous, and he's still famous now!

— Kuo Tzu-chienReflecting on Jacky Wu's long-lasting fame.

Kuo Tzu-chien, known as the king of impersonations, shared the origins of his talent, tracing it back to imitating a Hunan accent in middle school and later perfectly mimicking his school dean. He demonstrated his versatile skills on the show by recreating a classic night market "snake show," complete with dramatic snake introductions and exaggerated sales pitches, earning praise from Wu for his captivating performance.

One microphone is enough to attract business, and the snake soup is sold out, truly amazing!

— Jacky WuPraising Kuo Tzu-chien's 'snake show' performance.

Yu Tzu-yu, who transitioned from folk singer to actress, discussed her career path, including her role in the acclaimed film "Little Big Women." Both guests also shared anecdotes about the high-pressure television environment of their early careers. Kuo described the demanding single-camera shoots where a single mistake by one person required a full retake, while Yu admitted to being an "NG king" during her time on the sitcom "My Secret Garden," developing a habit of apologizing even when not at fault.

This is not easy to drive!

— Jacky WuReacting during the go-karting experience.

Beyond the conversations, the trio engaged in a go-karting session, with Wu expressing surprise at the difficulty of driving. Kuo, leveraging his mechanical background, quickly adapted, while Yu showcased her agility. The episode concluded with a chaotic barbecue session, where the three admitted their limited cooking skills, leading to humorous struggles with basic kitchen tools and prompting Wu to jokingly chide the "three old people" for their culinary predicament.

Are these three old people messing around here, is this appropriate?

— Jacky WuJokingly scolding the guests during the barbecue.
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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.

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