‘Radio Star’ Features Shim Ja-yoon Revealing Audition Story for MZ Intern Role: 'I Acted Like Filming a Variety Show in Front of 20 People'

Comedian Shim Ja-yoon, who has gained popularity for her MZ intern character in the segment 'Office Workers', will reveal the behind-the-scenes story of her audition for the role on MBC's 'Radio Star' airing today (17th).

Shim Ja-yoon, who has become known for her portrayal of a Gen Z intern, shared her experience of her very first acting audition. She confessed, 'It was the first acting audition I had ever seen in my life,' and surprised everyone by recounting having to perform in front of over twenty people, including seniors, in a more elaborate setting than she had anticipated.

She explained her mindset going into the audition: 'I didn't think of it as acting, but rather as, 'I need to make the people in front of me laugh.' She captivated the audience with her impromptu audition performance, which was perfectly tailored to the tastes of the 'SNL Korea' crew. She skillfully portrayed both the overly passionate MZ intern and a state of rapidly cooled-off enthusiasm, earning admiration from the staff.

Furthermore, Shim Ja-yoon mentioned that the character felt comfortable to play because it resembled her real personality. She also shared an anecdote about studying Japanese, admitting she got bored with just looking at vocabulary books after initially finding the language very interesting. Her passion for Japanese quickly waned, leading to a hilarious moment on the show. MC Yoo Se-yoon quipped, 'You're cooling down even as you speak!', which caused further laughter. Don't miss Shim Ja-yoon's stories on 'Radio Star' tonight at 10:30 PM KST.

Netizens are expressing great anticipation for Shim Ja-yoon's audition story. Comments include, 'The MZ intern character is totally me lol', 'Shim Ja-yoon is so funny, I can't wait to watch!', and 'An audition that targeted SNL crew's taste? I'm tuning in!'