Ji Sang-ryeol: "I'm the reason RESCENE is succeeding" — G.C Hammer's bold presence

Entertainer Ji Sang-ryeol stood before a music video camera for the first time in about 20 years, exploding with his signature unfiltered wit and "meddling instinct." After participating as a featured artist for Mighty Mouth's new song, he went as far as making a surprise visit to the music video set to insist on his appearance, and even personally recruited junior singer Park Seo-jin, shaking up the entire scene. Moving beyond the original plan of only participating in the recording, he essentially traversed the space between the production crew and the artists.

In the episode of KBS 2TV's "Mr. House Husband Season 2" broadcast on the 19th, the music video challenge of G.C Hammer Ji Sang-ryeol, who is preparing for a comeback, was revealed. Young Tak appeared as a special guest during the broadcast, and the Park Golf challenge of Park Seo-jin's family was also introduced. The highest viewership rating of the broadcast was 3.5%, recorded during the scene where Park Seo-jin plays the janggu in Mighty Mouth's "Soju Night" music video.

Ji Sang-ryeol's full-scale participation began after the recording of Mighty Mouth's new song "Soju Night." While he participated in the featured recording under the name G.C Hammer, it was reported that he had initially indicated to Mighty Mouth that he had no intention of participating in the music video filming.

The problem was that Ji Sang-ryeol's intention did not last long. Mighty Mouth proceeded with the music video filming thinking he would only do the recording, but Ji Sang-ryeol eventually tracked down the filming set himself. When Mighty Mouth was flustered by his sudden appearance and asked, "Why did you come?", Ji Sang-ryeol shot back, "What do you mean 'why'? We are one team," naturally securing his place on set.

The final card played by Mighty Mouth was the intention of ICHILLIN' member Yeju, the female lead of the music video. Although the intention was to leave the decision of his appearance to Yeju, Ji Sang-ryeol did not back down even here.

He emphasized his "contribution," claiming, "I opened the way, so RESCENE is doing well," implying he was someone who recognized RESCENE's potential early on. While his signature exaggerated self-promotion drew laughter, Yeju, who happened to appear on set, also welcomed his appearance, ultimately resulting in his joining the music video.

Ji Sang-ryeol's confidence grew even more once filming began. He brought up anecdotes of teaching acting to Gong Yoo and Gang Dong Won in the past, and even critiqued Mighty Mouth's acting, saying, "Didn't I act in the dramas 'Dae Jang Geum' and 'Lee San, Wind in the Palace'?"

The set turned into a sea of laughter due to the unexpected acting coaching from an entertainer whose main profession is not a singer. MC Eun Ji-won reacted bluntly, saying, "If it were me, I would have even removed the featuring. I would have stripped away everything recorded," and Mighty Mouth added to the laughter by pretending to push Ji Sang-ryeol out of the set, asking, "Don't you have bodyguards?"

However, Ji Sang-ryeol's persistence was not easily broken. Exhausted by the long waiting time, he shouted, "Withdraw!" and even threw off his wig, but his attitude changed immediately when he heard it was his turn to film. The sight of him putting his wig back on and heading toward the camera was a scene that combined his unique "professional grit" as an entertainer with his variety-show style of self-deprecation.

In particular, Ji Sang-ryeol, who returned to music video filming after about 20 years, showed unexpected skill. He received praise from the director for perfectly handling a scene making a bomb shot (mixed drink) in one take, and his filming footage actually increased beyond the originally planned two shots.

Ji Sang-ryeol's activity did not stop at his own appearance. He even prepared a secret card for Mighty Mouth. He made a surprise appearance at the set by personally recruiting the singer Park Seo-jin.

Appearing with a janggu, Park Seo-jin confessed, "My sister and brother refused, so I came instead." Watching the situation, Eun Ji-won and Lee Yo-won reacted by saying, "So you were the bomb disposal squad," showing signs of apology. It was a moment where Ji Sang-ryeol's recruitment power once again led to a variety show twist.

Park Seo-jin perfectly handled both his janggu performance and his cameo filming. As the sudden appearance of Park Seo-jin instantly lifted the atmosphere on set, even Mighty Mouth, who had previously shown reluctance toward Ji Sang-ryeol's sudden joining, had no choice but to acknowledge his presence.

Mighty Mouth expressed their gratitude toward Ji Sang-ryeol, saying, "The older brother looks a bit different now." To this, Ji Sang-ryeol boasted his recruitment ability once again, saying, "The only one who can move Seo-jin is Ji Sang-ryeol."

Ji Sang-ryeol's actions on this day are more than just spontaneous variety show antics; they reflect his long career in broadcasting. Over many years, Ji has built a character based on his unfiltered speech and ability to connect with people. His ability to constantly react to others and connect unexpected people to create situations has been his signature strength in variety shows for a long time.

This was clearly evident during the music video filming. By centering himself, expanding the situation, recruiting juniors, and changing the atmosphere on set, he ultimately created more content and entertainment. He went beyond the role of a "featured singer" and turned the entire production site into a variety show stage.

The name G.C Hammer also symbolizes Ji's new challenge. As an entertainer well-known to the public, his attempt to build a new character through music makes this comeback more than just a simple event. The process of a long-time entertainer stepping to the forefront with a musical identity is becoming content in itself.

Eun Ji-won provided further encouragement. After seeing the results, he marveled, "The results are so good. Are you going to drop the name Ji Sang-ryeol and return as G.C Hammer?" It was a moment where the line between entertainer Ji Sang-ryeol and musician G.C Hammer began to blur.

Jokes regarding Ji's girlfriend, Shin Bo-ram, also followed. Eun Ji-won teased, "Shouldn't we meet Bo-ram? I'm curious what she thinks," bringing laughter to the set. By bringing his personal life into the variety show atmosphere, the broadcast maintained its characteristic improvisational mood.

Most importantly, interest is growing in whether Ji's long-held dream of appearing on "Music Bank" will become a reality. After filming, Mighty Mouth shared news that they had not previously disclosed: an appearance on "Music Bank." For Ji, who has mentioned the "Music Bank" stage whenever possible, this feels like a step closer to his dream stage.

As his variety character and musical activities intertwine, G.C Hammer's comeback is expanding into a full broadcast narrative. While making jokes about his overwhelming presence, Ji Sang-ryeol ultimately secured both laughter and practical results through his actual filming and recruitment. Standing before the music video camera again after 20 years, he didn't just show a new side as a singer; he reactivated the skills of "entertainer Ji Sang-ryeol" on a musical stage. All eyes are now on whether the G.C Hammer project, sparked by Mighty Mouth's "Soju Night," will lead to the "Music Bank" stage.