‘SNL Korea’ has perfectly settled into the hearts of viewers with the first host, Ha Jung-woo, who delivered unforgettable comedic moments through his all-out acting dedication.
Coupang Play's ‘SNL Korea’ is a top-tier real comedy show in South Korea, created by a super host who reserves the 'meme star' spot as soon as they appear and a crew known for their high comedic power.
In the first episode of Season 7, released on the 5th, it is no exaggeration to say that Ha Jung-woo left behind an unprecedented comedic masterpiece through this work, naturally embodying various genres of humor and brilliantly proving his worth as a 'ten million actor.'
From the moment he appeared in the opening, Ha Jung-woo evoked cheers with an unreal aura reminiscent of a scene from a movie. Transforming into the serial killer Ji Young-min from the film 'The Chaser,' he engaged in an unexpected 'laughing challenge' with Shin Dong-yup, and self-parodied his representative works like 'Tunnel' and 'Lobby,' making the audience burst into laughter.
Challenging himself as 'YouTuber Jung-woo,' Ha Jung-woo showed his passion by taking on all the content his subscribers wanted, including mukbang, vlogs, and more, sparing no effort to gain 'likes' and 'subscriptions.' Not stopping there, he even transformed into a true YouTuber by pretending to get married, have children, and take on parental roles to appeal to his subscribers' sense of authenticity. Throughout this process, he provided thrilling laughter by delivering tense 19+ performances alongside Jung I-rang, transforming from a fake couple to a real couple.
As a versatile artist who crosses the boundaries of actor and director, Ha Jung-woo also showcased parodies that reflected his real-life persona, drawing attention. While he is a cool colleague to everyone, his desire to be recognized as a skilled director when holding the megaphone was intricately revealed. In particular, he portrayed a sensitive director who fluctuates between heaven and hell with even the slightest comments from the staff, and his meticulousness was highlighted as he compared the coffee truck set arrangements delivered to other directors.
Additionally, actor Lee Ji-hoon made a special appearance as an unidentified short-haired doctor who suddenly appeared in the tunnel where the accident occurred, honoring his university senior, Ha Jung-woo. Although his appearance was brief, he showcased a shining presence that instantly took over the studio, leaving a perfect example of a special guest appearance.
Ha Jung-woo, who delivered a perfect performance in sync with the crew, received enthusiastic responses and applause from the studio audience. He expressed his heartfelt thoughts, saying, “I hoped that what I showed would be entertaining. I have always dreamed of this kind of opportunity, and I am grateful and happy to have realized it,” adding, “I think we created a memorable day together with Senior Shin Dong-yup and the ‘SNL Korea’ crew.”
Meanwhile, the second episode of ‘SNL Korea’ Season 7, hosted by Seo Ye-ji, will be released on the 12th at 8 PM.
[Lee Da-gyeom, Star Today Reporter]
