Kwon Il-yong, Lee Dae-woo, Yang Na-rae, and DinDin, who appeared on 'Radio Star', swept both online and offline with their thrilling and exciting 'storytelling battle'.
The MBC 'Radio Star' broadcast on Wednesday night, the 2nd, featured a special episode titled 'Law Bless You' with guests Kwon Il-yong, Lee Dae-woo, Yang Na-rae, and DinDin.
According to Nielsen Korea, the ratings for 'Radio Star' aired the previous day recorded 5.1% based on households in the metropolitan area, ranking first in its time slot. The 2049 ratings, a key indicator for advertisers and a measure of channel competitiveness, also ranked first in its time slot. The 'Best One Minute' was attributed to Yang Na-rae, whose dramatic infidelity story as a divorce lawyer, particularly the segment 'The World of Infidelity - The Purpose of Hiking Clubs', achieved a high rating of 6.0%.
Kwon Il-yong, the first profiler in Korea, drew laughter with his transformation into a 'variety monster' after retirement. He appeared alongside his police colleague and 37-year friend, Lee Dae-woo, who began to share his thoughts on finding an agency before his retirement, which is about a year away. He became the center of laughter with a story from his early days as a police officer, where he met Lee Dae-woo in the criminal investigation unit. Lee Dae-woo remarked that Kwon Il-yong's transition to a profiler was a 'stroke of genius', noting that he had walked around the scene without much presence. Kwon Il-yong stated, "I thought it was better to be the 'only one' rather than the 'best one', which earned him a thumbs up.
Kwon Il-yong shared a story from his early days when he had no basic knowledge of forensic science, where he took fingerprints to alert other officers who were handling evidence without gloves, causing a stir at the police station. He reported the fingerprints from the evidence, which made others hesitant to approach him, and during his time as a 'CSI', he quietly worked alone, earning the nickname 'Kwon Daro'.
He mentioned a high school girl who was a survivor of a serial killer he encountered, revealing that her scars deeply moved him. Later, he shared that while he was active in broadcasting, he received a direct message from the victim's friend, who said, 'I gave birth and am living well', which brought him peace and touched the audience.
In particular, Kwon Il-yong humorously responded to a question about whether he was scolded for discussing his wife's long-lasting flatulence on a previous 'Radio Star' episode, saying that his wife seems to enjoy it and practices her flatulence skills freely, which elicited laughter. He also shared a story about becoming an unexpected '10 million actor' after appearing in the movie 'Crime City 4', explaining that he was invited to act after providing criminal consulting, but everything was wrapped up in one go, leaving no room to showcase his acting skills, which made everyone laugh.
Lee Dae-woo, known as 'Tank Cop', drew attention by stating that he had caught a total of 2,086 criminals before appearing on 'Radio Star'. He captivated the audience with his movie-like arrest stories, including catching 11 criminals during a stop-and-frisk operation and meeting criminals who planned crimes online, leading to additional arrests. He also revealed that he played a key role in reducing crime rates by helping to establish laws related to financial crimes, which prevented unlimited password attempts.
Lee Dae-woo, who is about a year away from retirement, expressed his determination to remain on the field until the end, showcasing his charisma. He mentioned that he is looking for an agency for various activities after retirement, which piqued interest, especially since he had previously appeared on 'Police Agency People' and was even called a 're-enactment actor'. He also contributed to the lively atmosphere by responding with laughter to Kwon Il-yong's 'variety talk', hinting at his future as a 'broadcast gentleman'.
Yang Na-rae, a divorce lawyer with 10 years of experience, captivated viewers with her wild storytelling that kept them on the edge of their seats. She emphasized that for her clients, the '30 billion won' in asset division is less important than the '30 million won' in alimony, as it is tied to their 'pride'. She noted the increase in recent newlywed divorces and shared common cases of young couples falling apart, prompting a reevaluation of 'divorce'.
Yang Na-rae identified 'infidelity' as the biggest reason for divorce, sharing various dramatic infidelity stories, which the production team organized into chilling segments. The infidelity rumors she revealed captured the audience's attention online.
Yang Na-rae shocked everyone by revealing that there was once a 'sign' in hiking clubs that hinted at infidelity, where members would roll up one pant leg. She admitted that she couldn't believe it herself, but it was a real occurrence. Currently, such signs have disappeared as this fact became known. Additionally, she shared a story about a wife who discovered her husband was cheating with her own sister while casually talking with her children, and another story about a husband who kept a list of seven men's specifications in his phone notes while meeting an affair partner, leaving everyone in disbelief.
Yang Na-rae emphasized the importance of listening to her clients' stories, mentioning that she toned down her outgoing personality a bit to lower the tension. She recounted a time when a client cried over the phone after she wrote the petition, expressing that the process of washing away the grievances and burdens in their hearts during divorce is crucial, which earned her applause.
DinDin, known for his charming teasing, was identified as the guest who benefited the most from 'the law's favor(?)', bringing laughter to the studio. He mentioned Moon Se-yoon, Kim Dong-hyun, and Hwang Jae-kyun, explaining why he could tease those with larger physiques whom no one dared to touch. DinDin humorously stated that they were looking out for him. He also mentioned that he avoids peers of the same age and size due to 'pride', humorously warning that it could lead to 'big trouble'.
DinDin revealed that he was 99 cm tall at the age of 7 and had experienced 'growth disorders' between the ages of 4 and 6. He shared that after his grandmother passed away, he began to feel the need to establish a hierarchy with his two older sisters, explaining the origin of his teasing nature. He also mentioned that due to his short stature, he had to yield in various situations to his friends, and while yielding his part in karaoke, he started rapping, which made the studio burst into laughter. On this day, he showcased his charming teasing and became a master of quick-witted talk.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
