Joo Woo-jae, “It’s different when Yoo Jae-suk is here versus when he isn't” – Heo Kyung Hwan agrees

Broadcaster Joo Woo-jae, who always provides laughter with his cool and calm demeanor, finally burst into tears in front of an unexpected voice. In a variety show that began as a pleasant trip, the atmosphere changed instantly as a sweet live performance was followed by a word that pierced the heart. When the familiar voice saying, “Son, did you film well today?” flowed out, Joo Woo-jae and Heo Kyung Hwan could not control their emotions, and curiosity grew regarding the identity of the mysterious figure 'Owl' who designed the trip.

In the first broadcast of the MBC variety program 'What Is It, What Is It! What's Going On?' aired on the 9th, Haha, Heo Kyung Hwan, and Joo Woo-jae were shown traveling to Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This program, a spin-off of MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo', proceeds in a way where the three enjoy a trip according to a schedule pre-designed by someone whose identity is unknown. Unlike typical travel variety shows where the cast plans themselves, the situation where they do not even know where they are headed created unexpected fun.

The three, gathered in one place ahead of the trip, bickered before departure while discussing the activities they each wanted. Heo Kyung Hwan emphasized the meaning of the trip, saying, “First, the three of us must leave Seoul. If we stay in Seoul, it doesn't feel like a trip.” Haha suggested snorkeling and Joo Woo-jae wanted extreme activities, but the two engaged in a tense psychological battle by opposing each other's opinions. Rather than the excitement of the trip, the bickering over individual tastes unfolded first, drawing laughter.

Watching the confrontation between the two, Heo Kyung Hwan suddenly flipped the atmosphere by bringing up the phrase “a day without Jae-suk.” When Haha scolded him, asking, “Are you still talking about Jae-suk hyung even here?”, Joo Woo-jae explained that the atmosphere is different when Yoo Jae-suk is present versus when he is not, stating, “There is a Yoo Jae-suk mode and a No-Yoo Jae-suk mode.” Heo Kyung Hwan also joked, “I have Jae-suk syndrome,” while saying that it was good for the three of them to go on a trip together. Jokes using the familiar presence of Yoo Jae-suk were responsible for the laughter from the start of the trip.

Upon arriving in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the three enjoyed a break from daily life by practicing meditation and yoga. After refreshing their bodies and minds while breathing fresh air, they headed to the next schedule prepared by 'Owl', who designed their trip. At the meticulous plan that even included pre-booked accommodations, Heo Kyung Hwan added to the laughter by reacting, “Who is this person? Is it Jensen Huang?” As the trip progressed, the curiosity of the three grew, but the identity of the person who prepared the itinerary was not easily revealed.

An even more special event was waiting at the accommodation. While the three were listening to a cassette tape containing songs by singer Hak-chul Kim, they were puzzled when the music suddenly stopped. However, a moment later, the sound of singing was heard outside the accommodation, and Hak-chul Kim appeared there in person to perform 'Are You Still Beautiful' live. The three could not hide their surprise and emotion at the unexpected surprise performance. Hak-chul Kim revealed that he came at the request of 'Owl' and left the spot after finishing the song.

While Hak-chul Kim's appearance added a touching atmosphere to the trip, the curiosity of the three actually increased. They continued to speculate to find out who 'Owl', who gifted them such a special experience, actually is. There was talk that Yoo Jae-suk might be behind it, but there were no clues to be certain. Ultimately, the three began to look for hidden messages by playing the cassette tape again. And a single phrase flowing from the tape completely changed the mood of the trip.

When the familiar voice saying, “Son, did you film well today?” was heard, Joo Woo-jae and Heo Kyung Hwan poured out the tears they had been holding back. The appearance of being full of laughter and jokes earlier vanished without a trace, and the weight of emotion surrounding the three was fully conveyed. However, the owner of the voice and the specific story contained within it have not yet been revealed, leaving curiosity. A trip that started with laughter was powerfully decorated at the end of the first broadcast as it moved from Hak-chul Kim's live performance to a moment of tears.

Who is the veiled Owl, and what story is contained in the voice that made both Joo Woo-jae and Heo Kyung Hwan cry? The program, which started from a deduction to find the person who simply prepared the travel course, threw new questions through unexpected emotional devices. In particular, since the affectionate title “Son” and the greeting after filming led to the tears of the two, attention is focused on whether the connection between this voice and the cast will be revealed in the next broadcast.

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