Calls to Axe 'My Little Old Boy' Grow as Yoon Mi-ra, 75, Joins as Its Oldest Cast Member

Public reaction to actor Yoon Mi-ra's arrival on SBS's "My Little Old Boy" is taking an unexpected turn: some viewers find the show's direction and setup unpleasant and uncomfortable, and calls for its cancellation are being raised. Yoon, 75, joins as the program's oldest cast member.

A preview that split viewers

A trailer announcing Yoon's addition aired at the end of the show's broadcast on the 18th, and her presence stands out even in that short clip. It shows her devoting herself to skin care from early morning. When Jo Hye-ryun marveled, "Your skin is art," Yoon skipped any special secret and described a simple routine: washing her face with water alone, then applying lotion and lip balm.

The conversation about her youthful looks took an unexpected turn. When an acquaintance expressed amazement that she has no wrinkles on her neck, Yoon said, "I wonder if it's because I never married. No regrets." She added, "Only the husband is missing, but I have three dressing rooms. What really eats at you is a husband." Her remark that she has no regrets about not marrying shows an attitude of building her own life regardless of marital status, and the candor has become part of her personality, from skin care to views on marriage to past experiences in show business.

From YouTube and "Radio Star" to a variety show

Yoon has spoken of the pressures of her younger years, when she was loved for her striking looks. She has said she received sponsor offers again and again during her entertainment career. "When I got home after filming, black cars and men were waiting in front of my house," she recalled.

Her uninhibited approach began on YouTube. Appearing on MBC's "Radio Star" in July, she announced she had opened a channel and spoke of her resolve. "I have to show useful content so I don't disappoint my subscribers," she said, adding, "I decided to show everything I have." She then surprised the cast by saying, "That's why I even put on a swimsuit." Rather than narrowing her activities because of her age, she took on a new challenge.

Backlash and a rival show's gain

Viewers who object to the show's direction are directing their support to "Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2," MBC's program in the same time slot. A heated debate is under way, with cancellation of "My Little Old Boy" itself being mentioned. Attention now turns to what daily life Yoon, a longtime actor, will show on the variety program at 75, and what kind of fun and empathy it will bring viewers.

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