Former 'Misuda' star Guzal flirts with Tak Jae-hun

'Misuda' star Guzal shows bold interest in Tak Jae-hun, asking, "How about me? I've never been married."

Guzal Turzunova, a broadcaster from Uzbekistan, instantly flipped the mood of a variety show by expressing bold interest in Tak Jae-hun, a broadcaster 17 years her senior. What began as a candid confession about her marital status quickly turned into active flirting toward Tak, leaving the cast in fits of laughter.

On the 9th, Eva Popiel and Guzal, who were stars of the KBS 2TV show 'Misuda', appeared on the YouTube channel 'No-holds-barred Tak Jae-hun' to converse with Tak Jae-hun and Shin Kyu-jin. The two appeared on screen after a long time, reminiscing about their 'Misuda' days while sharing honest stories about marriage and dating.

Guzal, born in 1985, first cleared up unexpected misunderstandings surrounding her. She stated, "I haven't married. People keep thinking I'm married or divorced, which feels unfair." She continued with a joking complaint, explaining her single status through her characteristic honest way of speaking: "I should have gone. These days, it's about capability. Since I haven't gone, I lack the capability."

The atmosphere then shifted into a full-blown 'blind date talk.' When Eva asked Shin Kyu-jin what he thought of Guzal, Guzal showed an active attitude toward Shin, who is four years younger than her, saying, "You don't even check the compatibility for a four-year age gap? Thank you. I will serve you well."

As bold comments that seemed to oscillate between variety show jokes and actual blind dates continued, the studio atmosphere heated up even further. However, an unexpected turn occurred. When Tak Jae-hun asked, "What style do you like?", Guzal instead turned her interest toward him. When Tak said he liked her, Guzal retorted by asking, "I like you. Are you single? Do you not even have a girlfriend?", expressing her interest overtly.

The mood did not cool down even after she learned Tak's age. While surprised that Tak was born in 1968, Guzal remarked, "You look so young." Although there is a 17-year age gap between them, Guzal acted as if she didn't care much about the difference, countering, "I shouldn't look at age either. If I do, I'll never be able to get married."

This was the moment when her interest in Tak transcended simple banter between cast members and became the central topic of the broadcast.

When Eva eventually tried to introduce an acquaintance to Guzal, Guzal shouted, "No, why are you taking him away? He's mine!" Then, she directly flirted with Tak, asking, "How about me? Aren't I okay? I've never been married." The expression 'I've never been married' emphasized her single status, drawing laughter by connecting to her earlier explanation of being unmarried.

Guzal is one of the representative foreign broadcasters who worked in Korea in the past. Having made a name for herself through 'Misuda' in the late 2000s, she left a strong impression on viewers with her background as an Uzbekistani, her fluent Korean, and her honest views on Korean culture. At the time, 'Misuda' gathered significant attention by presenting stories about Korean dating, marriage, work, and culture from the perspective of foreign women in an entertainment format.

For Guzal, 'Misuda' holds more meaning than just a program she appeared on. During a time when channels to introduce the daily lives and perspectives of foreigners living in Korea to the public were limited, she imprinted her character and name on the public through this variety show. The fact that the modifier 'former Misuda star' still follows her even after a long time signifies how strong her public recognition was back then.

A particularly eye-catching part of this appearance was that Guzal actively explained her marital status. As time passes after becoming a familiar face to the public, there are many cases where a person's past broadcast image is remembered rather than their current situation. Guzal also directly corrected the vague perception that she 'must be married,' turning it into variety show material instead.

Tak Jae-hun also did not shy away from Guzal's directness. Born in 1968, Tak is 58 years old this year; he began his musical activities in the late 1980s, was a member of the group Country Kkokko, and expanded his career into variety shows and broadcasting. In particular, his unique quick wit and cynical jokes, which have earned him the nickname 'the devil's wit,' are considered variety assets that shine even more when the other person's direct comments are strong.

The conversation between Guzal and Tak was closer to a scene combining the exaggerated situational acting and impromptu wit unique to YouTube variety shows rather than a real attempt to confirm dating possibilities. However, since Guzal directly asked "How about me?" and countered his age by saying "I shouldn't look at age either," the broadcast created a definitive highlight for viewers.

It is interesting to note that Guzal, who was a foreign panelist observing Korean society on 'Misuda' in the 2000s, is now revealing her own dating and marriage stories with the same fearlessness on 'No-holds-barred Tak Jae-hun.' While her past focus was 'Korea through the eyes of a foreigner,' she has evolved into a central figure in Korean variety shows, driving the conversation herself.

In particular, Guzal's joke that "I lack the capability because I haven't married" can be read as a way to subvert social expectations regarding marriage. Even though marriage should not be a standard for proving personal achievement, the private lives of celebrities are often subject to intense scrutiny. Guzal did not treat this as a serious defense, but instead turned it into comedic material, proactively defining her own current status.

Ultimately, the most striking part of the broadcast was Guzal's honesty. Her way of expressing interest toward both Shin Kyu-jin and Tak Jae-hun without hesitation—while using her single status as a punchline—mirrors the direct charm she showed on 'Misuda.' Even with a 17-year age gap, her direct question to Tak captured viewers' attention as a moment of genuine, unfiltered personality.