Comedian Kim Won-hoon's 40-Minute Lateness Becomes a Hilarious 'Self-Deprecating' Meme

Comedian Kim Won-hoon found himself in a humorous 'personality controversy' after arriving 40 minutes late to a YouTube show recording, but he skillfully turned the situation into a self-deprecating comedy bit, much to the delight of viewers.

The latest episode of 'Zzanhan Hyung,' hosted by Shin Dong-yup, featured Kim Won-hoon alongside musicians Car, the Garden and Baek Hyun-jin. The recording was thrown into playful chaos when Kim Won-hoon showed up over 30 minutes late.

His fellow guests teased him, joking about him developing 'star syndrome' and changing after recent endorsements. Shin Dong-yup joined in, humorously remarking, "He's going to be another 10 minutes late." When Kim Won-hoon finally arrived, profusely apologizing, Shin Dong-yup lightened the mood by offering to apologize on his behalf as a senior colleague. Baek Hyun-jin continued the jest, asking if there were special roads for celebrities due to the traffic.

Kim Won-hoon explained he was delayed due to filming another content piece. Shin Dong-yup quickly quipped, "If you were earning money, then it's acceptable!" This brought laughter and cleared the air.

The 'star syndrome' concept continued during the main segment. When Shin Dong-yup playfully accused Kim Won-hoon of being ill-mannered even before his rise to fame, Kim Won-hoon leaned into the joke, claiming he had become "even more changed and even more ill-mannered." This self-deprecating humor elicited explosive laughter.

Shin Dong-yup praised him as an "entertainment genius" for weaponizing every situation for comedy, while Baek Hyun-jin marveled at how he could be so funny off-camera despite his serious demeanor in sketches. Ultimately, Kim Won-hoon's 40-minute tardiness transformed from a potential controversy into a viral comedic moment, solidifying his status as a rising star in the Korean entertainment scene.

Korean netizens praised Kim Won-hoon's quick wit, commenting, "He's a true entertainment genius, turning even lateness into laughter!" and "Recognized by senior Shin Dong-yup as a comedy successor, his future looks even brighter." Others noted, "A master of self-deprecation, he skillfully turns controversies into memes."