Hong Jin-kyung Bursts into Laughter as Her Mother Reveals Desire to Meet First Love Before Death

Ju Woojae, the brain of the Netflix variety show 'Screwballs,' bursts into tears during filming.

On the 20th, in 'Screwballs,' the fates of Ju Woojae in his teens, Kim Sook in her 20s, Hong Jin-kyung in her 30s, Jang Woo Young in his 50s, and Jo Se Ho in his 80s are reversed, leading to a fierce battle where the outcome remains unknown until the very end. Amidst this, attention is focused on the reason behind Ju Woojae's tears.

Ju Woojae, who usually maintains a cool image as a top-tier brain, has been called 'Crybaby Woojae' in 'Screwballs' due to his overflowing emotions and frequent tears.

Last week, upon entering the room for those in their teens, Ju Woojae confidently stated his conviction, saying, "It's not a game you win just by having a lot of money. In the end, it's about time." Having spent a busy youth, he grumbled, "I wish school classes passed by faster like this," yet he was considered a strong candidate for first place as he never rested for a moment to keep time and earn money.

However, Ju Woojae faces a crisis when he opens up his mother's true feelings to use the 'parents' chance.' After reading a letter containing his mother's sincere heart that he never knew, Ju Woojae sobbed for a long time, moving people with his words: "I only thought about myself until the end. I didn't think about it."

Ju Woojae's mother wrote, "The reason my son Woojae is frail is..."

When asked, "What is the one thing you want to do right before you die?", Hong Jin-kyung's mother revealed, "I want to meet my first love," causing Hong Jin-kyung to burst into laughter. Hong Jin-kyung exclaimed, "It's a good thing Dad passed away, but why a first love?"

'Screwballs' features the same team from 'Beat Coin,' which aired on KBS2 from July 2022 to January 2024.