On ‘Radio Star’, Kim Jae-joong reveals the story of how he coincidentally met his former agency president Lee Soo-man on an airplane.

The MBC ‘Radio Star’ (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang), which airs on the afternoon of the 16th, will feature a special on ‘Masters of Survival’, featuring Kim Byung-man, Kim Jae-joong, Kim Dong-jun, and Cao Lu.

Ahead of the broadcast, a pre-released video titled ‘Kim Jae-joong, Did You Coincidentally Met Lee Soo-man on an Airplane? Kim Jae-joong‘s Letter That Made Lee Soo-man Proud(?)’ was released. The video captures the moment when Kim Jae-joong personally delivered a letter to Lee Soo-man, who was sitting next to him on the plane, and the scene where he confessed his feelings at the time, drawing attention.

Kim Gu-ra responded to Kim Jae-joong’s story by saying, “Kim Jun-su never said something like this!” and everyone in the studio focused on his story. Kim Jae-joong said, “It‘s been a while, and I wanted to convey the changes in my feelings during that time,” and revealed the reason for writing the letter, saying, “I wrote a letter on an in-flight postcard during the two-hour ride.”

When Kim Gu-ra then asked if they knew each other existed on the plane, Kim Jae-joong said, “Of course, I greeted them as soon as I got on,” explaining that they were not in a situation where they could talk directly. Kim Jae-joong, who delivered the letter when Lee Soo-man got off, said that he was satisfied with just conveying his feelings.



After that, Kim Jae-joong said that he was able to hear Lee Soo-man’s reaction through Kim Hee-chul, and that Lee Soo-man had bragged about it(?) several times in other places. Kim Jae-joong said, “I met Jae-joong a while ago, and he gave me a letter~ But who was Jae-joong~” and even did an impression of Lee Soo-man‘s reaction, making everyone laugh.

Kim Jae-joong continued, “I was so grateful,” and confessed his true feelings once again, saying, “The reason I exist now is because my teacher debuted me and made me who I am today.” Like this, Kim Jae-joong’s performance, which drew admiration from the MCs with his honest remarks that burst out after 15 years, has raised expectations for the actual broadcast.

The story of Kim Jae-joong delivering a letter to Lee Soo-man, as well as the special ‘Survival Masters’ featuring Kim Byung-man, Kim Dong-jun, and Cao Lu, can be seen on the ‘Radio Star’ that airs today, the 16th at 10:30 PM.

Meanwhile, ‘Radio Star’ is a unique talk show that is much loved as the MCs disarm guests with their sharp remarks that you never know where they will go and bring out real stories.

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com Reporter yyynnn@donga.com