Jeon Hyun-moo Unveils Hwang Hee-tae's 'Bare-chested' Past and Arm-Wrestling Prowess on 'The Boss's Donkey's Ears'
On the KBS2 entertainment program 'The Boss's Donkey's Ears' (hereafter 'The Boss'), host Jeon Hyun-moo brought to light surprising past anecdotes about judo national team coach Hwang Hee-tae, sparking widespread interest.
The episode, which aired on the afternoon of the 23rd, featured TVXQ's U-Know Yunho as a special MC, alongside the daily life of Coach Hwang Hee-tae. Hwang, a two-time Asian Games gold medalist, shared how his popularity has surged nationwide following his appearance on the show.
"I went to a provincial area for the National Sports Festival, and everyone recognized me and lined up for photos. I truly felt the power of public broadcasting," he expressed with pride. He also proudly mentioned that his YouTube video views surpassed those of Lim Chang-jung, joking, "I'm good at talking," but also adding, "I really need to lose some weight."
During the broadcast, MC Jeon Hyun-moo continued to reveal unexpected details from Hwang Hee-tae's past. "I received a tip that in high school in Mokpo, you used to run around wearing only suspender pants without a shirt," Jeon Hyun-moo revealed, referring to a 'bare-chested' incident. He further added, "A friend of Hwang Hee-tae's classmate told me that he used to hide behind a bigger friend to sleep," leaving Hwang Hee-tae flustered.
Jeon Hyun-moo then asked, "I heard you used to arm-wrestle right after waking up. What was the reason?" Hwang Hee-tae responded with a laugh, "My hometown Mokpo is a rural area. I was famous in the neighborhood for my strength from farm work. Hearing the rumors, requests for challenges poured in," he explained, bringing laughter to the studio.
Korean netizens reacted humorously, with comments like: "Coach Hwang Hee-tae, such a charming side behind his on-court charisma?", "Jeon Hyun-moo, how does he find out all those tips? Amazing!", and "Next time, please show us Coach Hwang Hee-tae's arm-wrestling skills too!".