Jin Seon-kyu counters Jang Hang-jun's absurd bribery and cash claims

Actor Jin Seon-kyu will face absurd allegations from director Jang Hang-jun on the second episode of SBS variety show 'Master Hang-jun' airing on the 22nd. Jang is expected to claim Jin hid cash in dried persimmons and used 100-year-old wild ginseng to secure a drama role.

Actor Jin Seon-kyu is set to counter director Jang Hang-jun's endless "slanderous outbursts" with sharp-witted remarks. The upcoming episode promises laughter as Jang Hang-jun pours out absurd claims—ranging from bundles of cash hidden inside dried persimmons to bribery involving 100-year-old wild ginseng—while Jin Seon-kyu directly pushes back. Attention is focused on the variety chemistry these two close friends will display as they exchange unrestrained jokes.

Jin Seon-kyu will appear as a guest on the second episode of the SBS variety show 'Master Hang-jun,' which airs on the 22nd at 9:00 PM. During the broadcast, Jang Hang-jun is expected to use his signature sly wit to recall memories of his first meeting with Jin Seon-kyu, claiming to have felt slighted. However, what begins like a serious exposé is expected to turn into a comedic skit filled with Jang Hang-jun's characteristic exaggeration and bluffing.

During a recent recording, Jang Hang-jun recalled an after-party at an awards ceremony where he first met Jin Seon-kyu. He claimed, "Jin Seon-kyu treated me poorly," asserting that Jin Seon-kyu was more excited to see writer Kim Eun-hee than him. While Jang Hang-jun appealed for sympathy as if he had been pushed to the sidelines, Jin Seon-kyu's reaction was unexpected. He honestly explained, "I didn't know Hyung Hang-jun well at the time," instantly turning Jang Hang-jun's grievances into a source of laughter.

Jang Hang-jun's attacks did not stop there. As his so-called "Slander-jun" mode fully activated, he unleashed absurd allegations against Jin Seon-kyu. Jang Hang-jun caused a stir in the studio by claiming, "While I was eating the dried persimmons Jin Seon-kyu sent to my house, I found a bundle of 50,000 won bills underneath." This unbelievable story, suggesting cash was hidden inside a gift of dried persimmons, left Jin Seon-kyu flustered.

Furthermore, Jang Hang-jun raised suspicions of bribery regarding a role in the drama '100 Days of Deception.' He escalated the level of slander by claiming that Jin Seon-kyu "secured the role using a 100-year-old wild ginseng root." It is reported that the absurd progression—moving from cash in persimmons to wild ginseng—combined with Jang Hang-jun's sly way of speaking, turned the set into a sea of laughter. These claims are playful skits based on the two men's friendship rather than actual allegations of misconduct.

Jin Seon-kyu did not remain silent in the face of Jang Hang-jun's continuous claims. He fired a direct shot at Jang Hang-jun, asking, "Hyung, do you have pathological lying?" He added to the laughter by responding, "Hyung, it's time to take your medicine," and "Take your medicine, take it," as if attempting to stop Jang Hang-jun's outburst. This created a situation where Jang Hang-jun, who was appealing for sympathy, found himself being countered by Jin Seon-kyu.

Kim Pung joined the "suppression operation" in the role of an assistant director. Kim Pung joined in to restrain Jang Hang-jun's slander, performing a skit as if trying to feed him medicine by saying, "Director, ah~ open your mouth." The commotion, which began with the talk of a single person, turned into a more pleasant atmosphere as it led to a joint counterattack by Jin Seon-kyu and Kim Pung.

While the claims may sound like serious exposures, the core of the segment is jokes and wit that target each other's flaws. As Jang Hang-jun's exaggerated slander meets Jin Seon-kyu's direct responses, the two men's long-standing friendship is expected to be naturally revealed. Anticipation is building for the second episode of 'Master Hang-jun' to see how Jang Hang-jun's unrestrained imagination—stretching from cash in dried persimmons to 100-year-old wild ginseng—will end against Jin Seon-kyu's sharp counterattacks.

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