Cementing its status as a powerhouse among Tuesday variety shows by consistently ranking near the top in viewership ratings and OTT buzz, the producers of SBS's 'Whenever Possible,' released stills of the hosts and guests searching for spare moments in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, ahead of the upcoming broadcast on August 25.
On this day, true to his reputation as the entertainment industry's ultimate "too-much-talker," Cha Tae-hyun dominated the atmosphere right from the opening by relentlessly sharing his recent updates. However, as Jin Ki-joo, the actor from his agency appearing alongside him, was overwhelmed by her talkative CEO's momentum and left exclusively giving reactions, Yu Jae-seok couldn't just watch. Putting the brakes on Cha, Yoo brought laughter by saying, "Let's hear Ki-joo's voice instead of your stories."
Even after this, as Cha continued to monopolize the audio, Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeon-seok launched a multi-pronged counterattack. Yu Jae-seok stepped in with dedicated man-to-man marking to shut Cha Tae-hyun's mouth, while Yoo Yeon-seok provided close care to variety show novice Jin Ki-joo, passing on tips on how to secure her speaking turns by telling her, "You must never give an opening in the conversation."
Meanwhile, Jin Ki-joo, who experienced a rigorous variety show boot camp, showed clumsy, beginner-like moments such as walking with her back to the camera, but quickly adapted to the program's dopamine-fueled games with her spirited charm. However, after pouring all her energy into every game, she reached the verge of collapse right after a match, lamenting, "What is going on?", turning the set into a sea of laughter.
Whether Jin Ki-joo successfully safeguarded her share of the talk amidst agency CEO Cha Tae-hyun's overwhelming audio offensive will be revealed when 'Whenever Possible,' airs at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)