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"I'm really enjoying 'Poksak'... Why did 'Radio Star' Woo Hee-jin praise IU?"

YANG Soyeong
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2025-04-08 08:07:54
Woo Hee-jin on 'Radio Star'. Photo | MBC
Woo Hee-jin on 'Radio Star'. Photo | MBC

Actor Woo Hee-jin, who appeared on 'Radio Star', talks about the dating program 'Old Meeting Pursuit' (hereafter 'Omanchu'), which has rapidly increased his recognition among the MZ generation, and reveals his true feelings about Ji Sang-ryeol, with whom he formed a connection on 'Omanchu'.

The MBC 'Radio Star' airing on the 9th will feature a special episode titled 'Exciting Rising Video' with Woo Hee-jin, Hwang Dong-joo, Mimi (Oh My Girl), and Lee Si-an.

Woo Hee-jin is a representative youth star of the 1990s who gained popularity through dramas like 'Feeling' and sitcoms like 'Three Men and Three Women'. His appearance on 'Radio Star' marks his return to MBC entertainment after 14 years.

Woo Hee-jin shares candid thoughts about his 'broadcast romance' with Ji Sang-ryeol on the recently popular dating program 'Omanchu'. He humorously recounts how he was invited to appear on the show by Kim Sook, but found the content to be different when he arrived for filming. He also raises curiosity by revealing his true feelings about Ji Sang-ryeol, with whom he initially had a 'romantic connection'.

Thanks to the popularity of 'Omanchu', Woo Hee-jin's recognition has surged among the MZ generation, with past clips being re-highlighted as 'legendary videos'. He shares a story about receiving a message from a friend who heard MZ generation viewers at a café saying, "Isn't Woo Hee-jin really pretty?"

Woo Hee-jin debuted as a child actor at the age of 12 and enjoyed his peak as an adult actor through the drama 'Feeling'. The MCs refer to Woo Hee-jin as 'the Suzy of the end of the century' and introduce the fashion of that time, with everyone admiring his stylish Y2K look.

He starred as the female lead in dramas featuring top stars of the time, such as Son Ji-chang, Lee Jung-jae, and Kim Min-jong. He reveals that a scene he filmed with Lee Jung-jae in the drama 'Feeling' has become a hot topic. Among netizens, a post circulated stating that a scene from 'Feeling' is the reason he and Lee Jung-jae are still not married, and when the content of that scene was revealed, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Woo Hee-jin has chosen an unexpected person as the most memorable among those he acted with, raising curiosity about who it might be.

He mentions his connection with IU, with whom he worked on the drama 'Moon Lovers - Scarlet Heart Ryeo', and praises her, making us curious about the reason. He also shares that he is enjoying IU's drama 'Poksak' as well.

'Radio Star' will air on the 9th at 10:30 PM.

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