Actress Lee Min-jung is launching a reality show under her own name, and will be spreading the wit and sense she has shown on YouTube and social media to the entire nation.

KBS2’s new entertainment show ‘Where Are We Going? Where Are We Going?’ is a program where they deliver a mobile convenience store loaded with daily necessities to a rural village and spend a night there, sharing various stories.Actress Lee Min-jung is the main host, and Boom, Ahn Jae-hyun, Kim Jung-hyun, and Kim Jae-won have joined as regular members.

On the 16th, a production conference to commemorate the first broadcast of KBS2’s new entertainment show ‘Where You Go, Where You Come, Lee Min-jung’ was held.PD Hwang Sung-hoon and actors Lee Min-jung, Ahn Jae-hyun, Kim Jung-hyun, and Kim Jae-won are scheduled to attend the event.

PD Hwang Sung-hoon said on this day, “Since the beginning of ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’ in 2019, I have continuously sent love calls to Lee Min-jung.It has come to fruition after 6 years,” and explained the intention behind the project, saying, “This program can be summarized in the three letters ‘Lee Min-jung.’ I proposed several plans, but Lee Min-jung chose this program because it is the most physically demanding.”

PD Hwang shared an anecdote, saying, “Boom is a trustworthy person, and Ahn Jae-hyun doesn’t have a single woman around him who dislikes him.People around him recommended Kim Jung-hyun as a good person, and Kim Jae-won is a rising star with a lot of energy.I cast him because I thought we wouldn’t be seeing him again.”

Host Lee Min-jung said, “It’s not easy to have my name in the title of a program.I feel burdened because I’m not a professional entertainer.However, Boom’s real name is Lee Min-ho.In Lee Min-jung, ‘Lee Min’ is Boom’s and only ‘Jeong’ is my responsibility.I receive a lot of help from Boom,” and explained the reason for deciding to appear, saying, “I wanted to listen to the difficulties of the elderly and share warm feelings with them.”

She continued, “Going on a 2 Days & 1 Night shoot is a special thing for me(related to childcare).However, I usually cook at home, but on set, I cook for 60 people.I guess I can’t separate it from food,” and added, “I personally wanted to visit places I’ve never been to in Korea.I thought an outdoor variety show would create a more comfortable atmosphere than a studio.However, it’s harder than I expected.Of course, the harder it is, the better the memories.”

Regarding her husband Lee Byung-hun’s participation in the narration, she said, “I asked him to donate his talent since it is a program with a good cause, and Lee Byung-hun accepted.I asked him to use a variety store tone like the character in ‘Our Blues.’ When 2 Days & 1 Night is out of the house, he takes full charge of the childcare,” expressing her gratitude.
Ahn Jae-hyun said, “Lee Min-jung’s entertainment sense is well displayed on site.I was satisfied with the roles, division of labor, and fun that she had in each situation.There were episodes throughout the filming.It’s a series of variables.I hope it’s reflected well in the broadcast,” giving a review worthy of a seasoned entertainment professional.Lee Min-jung said, “She’s been very active in entertainment programs so far, and she’s showing off her crazy charm this time too.She’s the epitome of new crazy charm,” raising expectations for their chemistry.
Kim Jung-hyun, who is making his entertainment debut, has earned the nickname ‘Cow’ Jung-hyun.He said, “It’s my first entertainment filming, so I’m very nervous, but senior Lee Min-jung smiles a lot and talks to me a lot,” and expressed his confidence in his chemistry with her.”I also have a connection with the director from the beginning.Also, I’m a homebody.I thought that just going out with the cast members who have good energy would be refreshing.However, just filming is enough for an outing.” Lee Min-jung expressed her satisfaction by saying, “I was surprised by Kim Jung-hyun at work.He approaches people warmly.I think you’ll be able to fall for his charm through this entertainment show.”

Kim Jae-won, another variety show rookie, said, “I had no reason not to appear after hearing the opportunity and the lineup from my seniors and the production team.There aren’t many opportunities to show my real self, not a role in a drama.I will show my natural self through an outdoor variety show.” When Lee Min-jung mentioned her chemistry with Kim Jae-won, saying, “I’m a freshman, and Kim Jae-won was born in 2001.That’s why I teased him even more.Maybe because he’s the youngest, he keeps approaching the elders.He feels like a great-grandchild,” Kim Jae-won responded, “I hope fans don’t misunderstand.My senior and I are really close,” raising expectations.

In particular, PD Hwang Sung-hoon said, “Friday nights at 10 o ‘clock are very competitive.I think our guests are competitive enough.The purpose of the program itself is to share feelings.There is definitely synergy with public broadcaster KBS.” He added, “The first criterion for selecting guests was whether they would be willing to approach seniors, and the second was topicality.I hope the metropolitan area’s viewership ratings will be 3% and the 2040 viewership ratings will be over 1%.”

In addition, Ahn Jae-hyun said, “Ratings are a difficult area.I hope the ratings do well.I’d be happy if they go over 3%,” and “I’ve done a lot of outdoor variety shows.I think I use my body well, but I didn’t know my lower body was this weak because I live in the countryside.I think my lower body is underdeveloped.I’ll be in charge of body gags,” hinting at a sacrificial(?) point of laughter.

Finally, Kim Jae-won said, “The process is warm, so it’s good regardless of the result.I love you, hyung and noona,” Kim Jung-hyun said, “Please watch the ups and downs episode,” Ahn Jae-hyun said, “The sixth member is the senior citizens who are appearing.Please enjoy the senior citizens ‘passion and purity.There are also special guests waiting, so please look forward to it,” and Lee Min-jung emphasized that the program is full of warm feelings, saying, “You will feel the experience just from meeting the senior citizens.”

‘ Going Jung, Coming Jung, Lee Min-jung’ will first air at 9:50 PM on Friday, May 16th.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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