*coming up next in Keyword Interview*
Which chili pepper* do you like the most? (* T/N: Slang term like wiener in English 🙄)
*LMAOOOOO*
I had all kinds of chili peppers from all around the world (?)
Haven't tried Italian ones yet
*LUL*
*Don't get this wrong They're talking about food...*
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~ Before shooting ~
YOU GRAB A GRIP, K?
*UFF DA*
When didn't I do it well?
Today, you gotta do well from the beginning of the show
Today's guest
NEEDS OPPA FOR SURE
#Limited_to_today's_guest #Must_attend_the_intro - You need to gather yourself
Gather ourselves and let the show!terview begin!
The hottest in Korea (?)
Show!terview with Jessi!
The safest oppa in the world!
The most hazardous hyung in the world!
Today's Guest Hong Seok-cheon
(Wel)(Come)
*Today's Guest*
*whoop*
★Priority on Male★
(disappointed)
Y'all know this is MY PROGRAM
(disappointed) I know honey, I know
*teary eyes*
Never had this warm welcome in Show!terview!
To be frank, he's not my style
But among the two of you, I have no choice but for him
Sadly, he already knew about this
I've run into him a couple of times in the SBS elevator
Never gives me the eye
(Sincere Man)
You were disappointed, honey?
Disappointed for some reason
I've gone through all episodes of Show!terview
Horse-king?
Why that hawt body...
And that's your type?
*a little bit?*
Better than him (?)
*LMAOOOOO*
NEVER
I've watched that show And yup, I found him interesting to look at
What kind of girl is your type?
Jessi
Do you like me?
WheRE'S mY coFfEE?
*OOF*
Honey, you did that jobs for no reason!
I've done it just right (?)
Why you made them big (?) You were pretty before you got the job done
You want me to remove them?
*LOL*
If I remove them...
Would be odd, right?
Feel like today's show will be insane...
[Show!terview with Jessi]
[Keyword Interview]
Figure out Hong Seok-cheon by his keywords!
First Keyword
1. Gifted Man
*GIFTED MAN OF ALL TIME*
(don't cha know?)
Start by psyched keyword!
May Jessi doesn't know
Hong Seok-cheon is part of Admission classes at three network companies
(ohmaigawwwd)
12th comedian admission class at KBS
Screenwriter admission class at SBS
Those all didn't fit me right
I took the test again, which was
Entered as MBC Television personality
through special employment
That's incredible!
I haven't seen other people passed the exams as such
His record is one and only record of the all time
Q. When did you make your official debut?
While I was serving in the military
I was on "National Singing Contest"
Hong Seok-cheon won the "Popularity Award of the year" in 1992
If you say that's my debut
- Which year was it? - 1992
Which song did you sing in the "National Singing Contest"?
♪"Dream" by Lee Hyun-woo♪
Do you know Lee Hyun-woo?
Dunno
Hey! He's Korean American!
(kinda gives the picture) Give me a sec, I gotta take a look
(showing off his talent) ♪ When I close my eyes ♪
♪ When I close my eyes you come over like a dream ♪
AWWWWWW OF COURSE!!!!
O Mai Gawwwwud
He's doing well?
*LUL*
Hi JeSsI ChAhahaaha
Speaking of "National Singing Contest"
The next program we'll mention is quite extraordinary
You were on "Popopo"
*ooof* (* T/N: Children's television series like "Sesame Street")
This oppa did?
Hong Seok-cheon Host of "Popopo" in 1999
Oppa, excuse us... No I mean sorry to ask this
Would you mind if I ask how old you are?
The host bot is broken at the fact of the unexpected past
51 years old
(He's never aged...)
Before I came out
I got fired after I came out
But hey
Just out of curiosity
Q. When did you come out?
When I was Thirty
Q. When did you discover your gender identity?
Wow that's back when...
Since I was in middle school?
Elementary or middle school
I found that "I am different"
'What is this?' but I didn't want to recognize it I refused to accept this
You were a bit scared and worried about how others will accept it
And I practiced religion
I practiced Christianity
Oh, Christian?
And now still
So I went through hard times
Until college days
I'm so happy to talk about this topic
Lots of gender minorities are in the closet
Yes, tons of them
And I feel sorry
And yet, the world we're living in is facing lots of challenges
You came out after "Guys n Girls" (* T/N: A sitcom similar to "Friends")
Right, after "Guys n Girls"
While appearing on "Popopo"
And came out
I've been on the show with kids for over two years
People around me kept asking me: "Do you have a girlfriend?"
"When are you planning to get married?"
"Isn't it so nice to activities with kids?"
Well that's so nice but...
When picturing my future,
I don't have any plans to get married, and I get attracted to men
And I can't have babies either...
My head was full of those concerns
(I know what you mean)
So when I turned thirty
The 21st century The new era of the new millennium begins
'In 2000, will people be willing to accept a person like me?'
That's what I had in mind Paradigm was shifted
But after I came out,
But after I came out, the world was just the same
I struggled so badly
I couldn't be on TV for three years
But isn't he the first case?
The first openly gay celebrity in Korea
He is this talented, I can't imagine how hard those three years must have been for him!
So I chose
Club DJ
(dang)
I still had to make money
Right, right
I danced and sang in clubs That's how I made money
Because life goes on
I still have a dream
What is it?
*RAPPER*
nO NO nOO NO noOooo
Why no nO NO?
(Judge) Show us what you got then
I was born in Cheongyang, Chungnam (* T/N: Chili Pepper is a local speciality)
♪ I grew up eating chili peppers in Cheongyang ♬
♪ I grew up eating tiny little chili peppers ♬
♪ But hey, I was thriving for eating big ones ♬
♪ That's why I moved to Seoul city ♬
♪ I dreamed of being a top ♬
♪ But I ended up being a top gay, oh snap ♬
Woot Woot Woot!!
But here's a thing
I got into a streaming site
And see a song named "Small Chili Pepper" by Hong Seok-cheon
Definitely stream!
That sPiCy title is promising!
(interested)
What if we drop a song?
(interested) Girl, what's up!
IMMA WRITE THE LYRICS!
And do the tunes... yes
Which chili pepper* do you like the most?
Which chili pepper* do you like the most? Tasty?
(* T/N: Chili is slang like a wiener in English 🙄)
Jessi Born and raised in America, the land of *SNL*
I had all kinds of chili peppers from all around the world (?)
Haven't tried Italian ones yet
*Don't get this wrong They're talking about food...*
Can't hear anything CAN'T HEAR ANYTHING...
How come I am in Chili pepper-colored clothes?
Human Red Chili Pepper (?)
How you gonna edit this...
Yo
Just talking about chili peppers!
Chili pepper, the spice! :D
You're weird!
You're the weird one!
Why always picking on me tho
Q. How did you manage to back on the air?
Returned to the air with playing a role in the SBS drama “Perfect Love”
After it was announced that I was cast to the drama
A group of protestors with signs crowed in front of the SBS building
Opposed Hong Seok-cheon's appearance
(Really?)
Almost like a terrorist attack on the broadcasting company, right?
The directors and the writers of the show said
"He didn't do anything wrong! What's your problem?"
(so) (touching) You must have deeply appreciated it
They're my true saviors
(That's so moving!)
And also Kim Soo-hyun, the screenwriter, added a scene of my character coming out
Wow...
"Yes, the rumor is true." Drama "Perfect Love"
Returned to the air as "Seung-jo", openly gay in the drama
"I was just born this way."
"If there was a way to change me"
"If there was a way to change me, I would change it by selling my soul to the devil."
So that drama allowed lots of people to
think about Hong Seok-cheon again
If I knew him back then
I would've freakin rooted for him
(lost her temper) Faq U!
(lost her temper) Faq U! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE????
(lost her temper)
(Awww thank you sweetheart... ♥)
Oppa, I have lots of friends who're gay
and friends who're lesbians
And I have lots of fans who're gay
Support them NO MATTER WHAT 🌈
It would've been much heartbreaking back in the day
Yeah back then... I was desperately struggling
Whenever I'm involved with an argument, I'll call you right away
YAS!!!!
BRING IT ON S*CKERS!
If I knew him well back then, I would've fought for him to the end
If you don't have any schedule?
Sleepover at my place! Be my guest!
(thonking...)
Can I come over tomorrow?
What?
I can come over right now tho...
Now you're doing well tho
Gotta help out someone else who's struggling(?) than you do...
Second Keyword
2. Itaewon (* T/N: Known as hometown of foreigners in Korea)
Can't miss Itaewon when talking about Hong Seok-cheon!
So you're from Cheongyang
Q. When did you settle down in Itaewon?
After graduating from college in 1995, I lived on my own in Seoul for the first time
Gyeongnidan-gil and Itaewon population is mixed with foreigners
Along with US military personnel (* T/N: Close to the US military base)
They just accepted people like me
Without a jaundiced eye?
Itaewon is the place where looked at him as just 'Hong Seok-cheon'
I started my first restaurant in Itaewon after I came out
Speaking of Itaewon reminds me of oppa
Whenever I swing by there, it gives me a vibe of the president visited there
[President of Itaewon]
I read news the other day
Closed restaurants in Itaewon due to COVID-19's economic blow
I closed those located in the main street of Itaewon
One thing I found very interesting was that
the news that I closed the last of the eateries in Itaewon
Was reported on news for 2 weeks
(fiery speech) Hong Seok-cheon is the symbol of Itaewon
(fiery speech) It's breaking news that Hong Seok-cheon left Itaewon with closing his restaurants
That gave me an idea that "My last 20 years in Itaewon were great"
A lot of people were so interested in my leave
That weight he was carrying as a self-employed and a guardian of Itaewon
Can't tell his business failed
And this not only applies to Itaewon but everywhere because of this mudafaka COVID-19
These inevitable situations caused by Pandemic
But I guess he really succeeded
And nothing lasts forever
Right!
*Breaking News* Hong is coming back for district head of the Yongsan District?
So I'd like to be the night president of Itaewon
Night district head!
The district head leaves the office at 5 PM
Those public officials
But frankly, Itaewon at night is...
more lively
Right The economy booms at night
(Serious) But at night!
And it seems like no one is expertise on night culture
It's the field which he's the most confident than anyone else
You really do have an idea
Sure he does Then what, he doesn't have an idea?
Everyone has their own idea
But hey this...
He's being slapped down today...
From what I see, you gotta
If you come out from the beginning, it won't work out for you
Go out again
And come back again
And I didn't expect him to treat me disrespectfully like this
Not his taste
So move on quick!
Third Keyword
3. Dad
Why dad?
Frankly, I'm dad
(shook) REALLY?
- (shook) - Yeah!
- (shook) - Adopted
OOOoh You adopted!
Daughter or Son?
Both daughter and son
They're from my sister
Oh so you took them?
How old are they?
One is 26, and the other is 21 years old
- One is 26, and the other is 21 years old - So they know?
Yeah sure!
- Do they know you're stepfather? - Sure, sure!
Since when...?
Adopted in 2008 Already 13 years since he became a dad
(touched)
He's such a good people!
Has a good heart
My sister, who gave birth to my children
She was raising her kids after her divorce
It seemed to be they needed a legal guardian
(I see)
In my point of view, there's a possibility that my sister can be remarried
Get remarried with leaving concerns behind
And I'll take care of the kids
For his sister and kids: 'I'll take care of them'
So it became legally possible, I decided to take them
But the kids were feeling uncomfortable...
- (understandable) Because they're in elementary school... - Because they're in elementary school...
So I waited
So I waited until my niece became a 7th grade
Because her last name will be changed
(That's a sensitive issue, yes)
I asked her "What do you think about it?"
I guess she didn't like it Because she was caring the others
She's in a sensitive stage
So a little sweet-talk
You know you have a wealthy uncle, right?
(LOL WUT)
They looked different at that word
(gotta be joking me)
With that said if I, by any chance
If I pass away all of sudden
OH MY GAUUUUD
(hilarious)
You will inherit my property, or it will pass on to someone else
'Hey uncle, do as you wish'
(cute!) Ohmaigawuwd...
The uncle's sense of humor leads the kids to open their hearts
Just in case
Just in case if my kids got bullied because of having an uncle like me
I sent them to study abroad when they were young
Ooh
A couple of promises I made with them while sending them for studying abroad
1. 'Make sure to use birth control devices while having sex'
2. 'And never do any drugs'
If you keep these two promises, I'll promise to support you until the end
And kept promises
But can't check every day whether they used birth control devices
Right
But on the other hand, that shows how close they are
Dat's right
Can't imagine that event in other households...
(I understand) When I was in middle school, my father said:
"Never, ever smoke. I'll buy you drink as much as you want."
That's not the same
(OOF)
That's something like
(super serious) You gotta be [ˈveri] close
I assume the relationship between your kids will be like a friend
A father who's more likely a friend than a real friend
I had a call saying that I'll have a mail around 11 PM on New Year's Eve
(what is it?)
3 minutes before midnight
My daughter
My daughter with her boyfriend
came over together in front of my apartment with bringing a cake!
(moving)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Celebrating 'Hey uncle, happy new year!' 'Stay healthy!'
'That's the joy in parenting'
The biggest joy that the world can offer you! ♥
One thing I am curious about
When your daughter is dating someone or being single,
do you introduce or detect her boyfriends?
Of course!
*sigh*
Some of them are not my type (?)
How come we
How come we don't have anything in common?
(cracking up)
GIRL, WHAT MAKES YOU ATTRACTED TO GUYS?
A common conversation between father and daughter
And calls his daughter's boyfriend
You two date? Well dating, and breaking up is up to you guys
it's your business
But make sure to use condoms
*blinking white guy meme*
Yeah that's embarrassing if you open it up
Someone who my daugther loves And someone who can make my daughter happy
He'll be always be welcomed
*Cool Daddy*
There are no such parents
When his son joins the military
he said 'I'm so jealous of you' (?)
*OOF*
Wait why? But why?
(OH LORD)
- (OH LORD) - I was jelly, honey!
So then as far as you're here on the show
Video letter to your kids ★
That's so random
(OH LORD)
Show!terview proudly presents: 'Video Letter' section
My dearest Daughter and Son
Thanks for growing up as healthy young folks
I am thankful that my girl has an awesome boyfriend now
But my boy is serving in the military And they were like
They took the very first picture in the military and sent one to me over
At the training center
And my baby girl asked me like:
'Among them, is there anyone who is your type?!'
*LUL*
That's so friendly father and daughter's conversation
There were ten something people
I found one of them is super cute, honey
Super cute
Make sure to use your military leave with him!
Your lunch is on me! ♥
So the conclusion is
- Main message of the Video Letter - Use your military leave with him! ♥
What you expected something heartwarming?
In Show!terview with Jessi
do something cliché?
*HAHAHAHAHAHAHA*
[Balance Interview]
Hilarious segment Balance Game!
(Balance?)
Something like this
Daughter vs. Son
Daughter
A fool for his daughters applies everywhere!
Cuz you two don't have in common?
(that was funny) *LOL*
Let's dive into real questions!
In a bathhouse
In a bathhouse, if it caught on fire
If the bathhouse caught on fire: 'You'll cover your face' vs.
If the bathhouse caught on fire: 'You'll cover your face' vs. 'You'll cover your private part'
My private part
Why?
Even if I cover my face
People will know that who I am
*LMAOOO*
(peak-a-boo) His scalp is his ID...
(peak-a-boo) Hong Seok-cheon
Then rather just cover the private part...
You instinctively cover here
If you don't have a towel?
*urgent*
(darn right)
Everyone has done it after taking a shower
Let's say that if that really happened
But then
- The photo will be taken and last forever
The picture of that(?) is exposed
People tend to evaluate it!
OoOh?
*Lewk at dat*
Are you insecure about it?
(Wut?)
Are you covering it because you're insecure?
Can you come out for a sec?
(oof... sorry)
Don't mess with me Or else we'll have face-to-face talk...
Assume that you're hiring a part-timer at the restaurant
Someone who's excellent worker but not your type man vs.
vs. Someone who's an awful worker but super handsome
Like this much level (?)
He's freakin'(?) lack of sense
That's how bad he is? :0
- Y'all know what I mean - Ahhh okay
But his appearance is just wow
Hyun Bin! Park Bo-gum!
Everyone!
OKAY! THAT!!!
I like that! The hawt option fired the guest up
I like that! That! The hawt option fired the guest up
I like that! That! Daaatt! The hawt option fired the guest up
But like zero sense!
NOT A PROBLEM!
JUST STAND THERE!
But then he's stinky!
NOT A PROBLEM!
I HAVE A SINUS INFECTION!!
*LOLLLLL*
Let's say he can't smell from today...
The workers from your restaurant were all good-looking, right?
Good-looking!
I remember!
The thrilling memory of entering a WHOLE NEW WORLD
At first, only good-looking folks worked with me
'Hawt Boys' Marketing to take over Itaewon
It went big! The lady customers
even the cuisine wasn't tasty, but my restaurant was too full!
(that doesn't make any sense lol)
But then
But then it went well
They know they're good-looking Some of them were a bit like
Some of them were lazy
They're stolen by the others!
(I know whatcha mean)
So I mixed it in half and half
Half of hard-working workers (?)
And the half of good-looking workers (?)
The Part-timers' War
(I have nothing to do with this!) Seems like I'm working more than he does blah blah
Their differences stimulated each other
Complementary Strategy
Jung-shik is 'Hard-working Worker' vs. 'Visual Worker'
Hard-working worker ★ DUHHHH
- (frustrated) - (why're you asking this?)
*Never Ever Seok-cheon's style at all*
We were told that
We were told that you're rooting for someone
(I am?)
(Stay Tuned!)
OoOoOh?
Isn't that someone who's out there?
(hellow)
*Good-Looking*
That's my ♥ Manager ♥
Hard to discover this visual in Show!terview shooting
*HAWT DAYUM*
Why my managers don't look like him?
JK♥
(He looks way better in person)
Kinda... looks like Kwon Sang-woo...
Ohhh right!
They look pretty familiar
Is he your real manager?
He used to be...
He's from the boy band group "Mr.Mr"
Damn this dude gonna hit big tho
Currently I'm working as Seok-cheon hyung's manager
And my name is Kwon Doyeon
Your last name is 'Kwon'?
Why?
He shares the same last name with Kwon Sang-woo...
[Note] Lots of good-looking fellas in the Kwon family
How old are you?
31 years old
Looks younger than your age
And I'm 34 years old
MA'AM?
(appealing) In Korean age...
(ooof) Why you're introducing your age?
Doesn't seem to be interested at all
Not interested at all?
(OOF)
- (OOF) - WHATEV
What do you think of Jessi nuna?
So pretty
(deep bow)
Wait!
Does he like girls?
That's an important topic at least for today (?)
The thing I don't like the most about him is that (?)
he likes girls (?)
(Copy that)
Thanks for appearing on the show! :D
The thing is I guess I need to hang out with you more often
He's the best oppa, if you become a friend with him ♥
[Ending Scene]
I guess today is the first time I've ever didn't talk much(?) like this
It's interesting to listen to what others say, right?
The talk show host who doesn't like listening to others
(That's Jessi) The talk show host who doesn't like listening to others
Cuts into others
But today
Listening to what the other saying was more interesting ♥
Very dIFFerent
How did you feel about Show!terview?
[Show!terview with Jessi] has a subtle charm that makes the others to be themselves
(Rigggght?)
Different than the others
That's because of you
I see you're a very attractive host
* Certified by the Nation's host *
Lemme think about that again honey
(Just kidding lol)
Anywho, I found today that
YouTube's attractive points
(Right) YouTube's attractive points
He's preparing for a working out Youtube channel
The channel's name is
Don't brother(?) with it
LOL
What's this name LOL
Once you run the channel, that makes the others watch(?) it
The title has no other choice but to watch it
Those good-looking personal trainers all over the country
come over to my place
Alone!
So we do working out
You can't just go to your home
Before you leave
You must take a shower
OOOOOH
Oppa, do it! Give it a shot!
I'll beat Show!terview!
Beat it then (?)!!!
*white flag*
Dear good-looking personal trainers ♥
There's nothing dangerous(?) as such
Don't bother with it ♥
LOL
Make sure to subscribe sweethearts♥
Anywho, thank you so much for joining us today!
(Chao)
(Hy... Hyung...)
Thanks for appearing on the show! Give a big applause to Hong Seok-cheon!
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