'What Do You Do for Fun?' brings in Honam region stars Yunho and Kwak Bum
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Comedian Yang Sang-guk, known for his Gyeongsang dialect, will depart the MBC variety show 'What Do You Do for Fun?'
- U-Know Yunho from TVXQ and comedian Kwak Bum, both hailing from the Honam region, will take over.
- The upcoming episode will feature the two new cast members interacting with the show's hosts.
The popular MBC variety show 'What Do You Do for Fun?' is set to introduce a new lineup of cast members, shifting its regional focus. Comedian Yang Sang-guk, who has been a part of the show representing the Gyeongsang region with his distinct dialect, will be departing.
Taking over the baton from Yang Sang-guk are two personalities from the Honam region: U-Know Yunho, a member of the K-pop group TVXQ, and comedian Kwak Bum. Yunho hails from Gwangju, while Kwak Bum is from Jeonju, both prominent cities in the southwestern Honam area of South Korea.
The upcoming episode, scheduled to air on June 6th, will feature Yunho and Kwak Bum as they join the show. The segment is titled 'Honam Brothers,' highlighting their shared regional background and promising a new dynamic for the program.
Fans can anticipate seeing how the new members will interact with the existing cast and bring their unique regional perspectives and comedic talents to 'What Do You Do for Fun?'. The show continues its exploration of various themes and challenges through its diverse cast.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.