
Comedian Shin Ki-ru Shares Surprise In-flight Encounter with Veteran Comedian Lee Yong-sik
Comedian Shin Ki-ru has shared a delightful surprise encounter with veteran comedian Lee Yong-sik during a flight.
On the 8th, Shin Ki-ru posted a picture of Lee Yong-sik on her social media with the caption, "Sharing a story about coincidentally meeting a senior comedian on a plane." The photo shows Lee Yong-sik smiling brightly towards Shin Ki-ru, perfectly capturing their warm senior-junior camaraderie.
With her signature wit, Shin Ki-ru described the situation: "I felt like I was leaning to the left the entire flight, making me feel uneasy, but it was because the senior was in the seat right in front of me. Indeed, nothing can be done alone in this world," she humorously recounted their seating arrangement.
She further added playful remarks like "Same flight, same row, front and back treated as plump. Korean Air must be confused" and expressed her respect and affection, saying, "It was so great to see the original 'Baebullian' Lee Yong-sik, senior. Please eat well and stay healthy."
Netizens reacted with amusement, commenting, "Korean Air did a great job," "Both of you, stay healthy," and "Great unification of 'Baebullians.'"
Meanwhile, Shin Ki-ru is currently appearing on the Disney+ variety show 'Baebull Hills.' The show is a food-themed variety program about aliens who must consume high-calorie foods to return to their home planet, 'Baebull Hills,' where Shin Ki-ru is active as a 'current 'Baebullian.'
Shin Ki-ru is a veteran comedian who began her career in the early 2000s. She is beloved by the public for her uniquely energetic wit and honest charm. She is currently solidifying her position by actively participating in various variety shows.