X-Man New Year’s Special

New Year’s is over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some awesome X-Man with a dose of holiday cheer!

Guests: Lee Minwoo, Micky Yoochun, U-Know Yunho, Kim Jong Kook, Chae Yeon, Jang Woo Hyuk, Tei, Park Jung Ah, Sung Si Kyung, Jeon Hye Bin, along with X-Man cast.

Check it out after the cut.

Jumping Yoo Jae Suk

MC Yoo Jae Suk doing what he does best, acting like a grasshopper. LMAO!

I’m A Yoo Jae Suk Fan

I was on the Yoo Jae Suk soompi thread (yes, he has his own thread), and I came across this article:

Comedian Yoo Jae-seok rises as Hallyu MC

Comedian Yoo Jae-seok is about to become the country’s first ‘Hallyu MC,’ as his hit entertainment show which ended in March in Korea is garnering explosive popularity in China. Since airing on Sichuan TV from early this year, “X-Man” has topped the ratings for the first time among all other programs in the same time slot during the May 1st Labor holiday in China. It has since retained the top spot with its ratings climbing even higher. In the show, led by MCs Yoo and Kang Ho-dong, a group of select stars play games. The star cast, skillful emceeing and sincere game playing have proven to appeal greatly to Chinese viewers. Yoo has been compared to a top Chinese MC due to his friendly looks and warm presentation.  It has been difficult for MCs to join the Korean pop culture Hallyu wave in Asia because of the language barrier, but Yoo’s uniquely friendly and sincere persona has overcome all obstacles. Truly the No. 1 MC Yoo is undoubtedly the number one MC on all three of Korea’s terrestrial broadcast channels and beloved by producers and viewers alike. The shows he emcees post higher ratings than others. His presence is the key to a show’s popularity and the public has taken a great interest in him. His speech and talent is not necessarily far superior to other MCs, nor is he a strikingly good looking man. Then what is the reason behind his overwhelming status and popularity? He hosts many programs but he works to demonstrate a different presentation style for each and every show. It’s natural to assume the same MC would deliver the same lines and jokes on entertainment programs, but we do not see that pattern in Yoo’s various programs. Candid yet Considerate of guests MC Yoo is talented with words. His clean-cut, refined speech removes any worry of a broadcast mishap. But of course, he did not reach this level of ability overnight. He stuttered often as a reporter for an entertainment news program in his earlier years. In a well known anecdote, he once mixed up two separate reports and literally combined two different news segments. The public now highly regards this garrulous MC, but he went through abundant effort and trial-and-error to reach this point. It was because he went through this learning process that he is now able to MC five major entertainment programs. As an MC, you would want to stand out. You would tend to exaggerate to impress viewers. But Yoo has kept this obsessive urge at bay and has blurred the line between himself and the guests. He willingly pokes fun at himself for laughter and humor. His modest and humble image is why people applaud him and why he’s called the best MC. Although at the top of his field, Yoo displays none of the typical star attitude and arrogance. He pokes fun at others too but he is more willing to be self-deprecating and yet considerate of others. Another of MC Yoo’s trademark styles is to blend in with the guests.  His comedy never goes so far as to be unpleasant. Yoo’s ability is shown to the full in the current top rated reality/variety show “Infinite Challenge.” Yoo’s day to day life is a continuous cycle of recording and getting recharged. The filming of ‘X-Man’ continues throughout Monday night so that he cannot help but rest on Tuesdays due to his hoarse voice. At times, he says he regrets talking too much, but he can’t help it once recording starts and he gets in the mood. He records the talk show with his co-host Kim Won-hee on Wednesdays, ‘Infinite Challenge’ on Thursdays and ‘Happy Together – Friends’ on Fridays. On the weekends, he emcees for celebrity weddings and monitors his past week’s programs at home. He has nearly no private life. A firm belief in what he does, philosophical insight and undying passion are other facets of the friendly MC Yoo, which is why he remains at the top of the field in the 16th year of his career after a long decade of being unknown. He will visit Chengdu, China sometime between late June and July to promote his show. We hope that his hearty comedy will retain its innocence for many years to come.

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I’m a HUGE Yoo Jae Suk fan. I think he’s hands-down the best MC in Korea. Kang Ho Dong‘s a close second, but they have different MC styles.

Cr: KBS World

Yoo Jae Suk Is Prime Husband Material

Once again, I was on the Yoo Jae Suk soompi thread, and I came across this article:

Late Bloomer Yoo Jae-suk

By Han Eun-jung
Staff Reporter

Comedian Yoo Jae-suk

In a recent survey conducted by a matchmaking agency that asked its female clients who they thought were the most eligible bachelors in the country, comedian Yoo Jae-suk came in fifth spot following K-pop sensation Rain, movie stars Jang Dong-kun, Song Il-kook and Cho In-sung.

Yoo is not the average dreamy heartthrob, nor does he share the same clean-cut good looks as the other stars. His signature bug eyes and lean figure are why he is affectionately called Meddugi (grasshopper) by his fans and co-stars but he is still one of today’s most popular television personalities.

Known for his good-natured and humble style of presenting, the three programs Yoo is currently emceeing are ranked in the top 10 most watched entertainment shows.

According to viewer ratings compiled by AGB Nielsen for November, KBS “Happy Together-Friends” ranked second with 15.7 percent, MBC “Muhandojon” was the third most watched program with 15.2 percent and SBS’ “Ilyoili Chota-X Man” was ranked ninth with 13.8 percent.

The 34-year-old comedian, who was discovered in 1991 through a talent search organized by KBS, was a late bloomer. Nearly a decade after his debut, Yoo landed a short but regular spot on the Seo Se-won Show that was the real start to Yoo’s career as a star comedian.

But once recognized for his candied tongue, whole-hearted charm and friendly image, he has seen offers to host shows roll in, securing his standing as TV’s most sought-after presenter.

Today Yoo is also the highest paid television presenter, earning 8 million to 9 million won ($8,000-$9,000) per episode. He is expected to earn approximately 200 million won this year alone.

His consistent presence on eligible bachelors lists over the past few years may be the reason local broadcasters and tabloids gave so much coverage to Yoo when rumors broke out that he was dating a television announcer. Last week, Yoo confirmed that he had been dating the Munwha Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) announcer Nah Kyoung-eun for the past four months.

They met on the set of “Muhandojon.” Cast mates like Park Myung-soo and Chung Jun-ha congratulated Yoo and asked him for details on his new romance.

After answering a few questions, Yoo said that he is careful of what he says because Nah is a public figure.

However Yoo did also say, “We are both of an age where we respect each other’s positions.”

Although Yoo has said in numerous interviews that the two have not discussed marriage yet, whether one of Korea’s most eligible bachelors gives up the honor sometime soon is something fans will just have to wait and see.

Source: The Korea Times

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ROFLROFLROFL!!! Personally, I think Yoo Jae Suk should be #1 on the eligible bachelors list!!! Yeah, Bi Rain‘s hot, but that marriage is going to get old fast. But Yoo Jae Suk? That marriage is going to be freaking awesome. Haha.

For those out of the loop, this article’s old and Yoo Jae Suk’s already married.

Dance King Yoo Jae Suk

Who else here thinks that MC Yoo Jae Suk is the ultimate dance king???

He’s so uninhibited and free when he dances, like he’s releasing all the stress in his life, and he doesn’t care who sees.

People always say Bi Rain, U-Know Yunho, or Minwoo are the best dancers, but I think that Yoo Jae Suk occupies the title.

I want to dance as carefree as you, Yoo Jae Suk!!!

X-Man Christmas Special!!!

I’m a huge X-Man fan. This show was pure GOLD. The following X-Man episode is their 2006 Christmas Special Part I. Guests: Son Ho Young, JunJin, Andy, Chae Yeon, Brian, Baek Ji Young, Tei, Eru, Nam Gyu Ri, Heechul, Siwon, and Park Jung Ah + X-Man cast.

“His face is already loved by God.” ROFL! Siwonnie’s always so bashful about his good looks.

“Park Jung Ah is an MC too!”

Park Jung Ah looked sooo different back then.

Kang Ho Dong gets hit in the head during the game of dodgeball. “As an entertainer, my face is important!”

The lightening effects for Son Ho Young’s muscle shot is so LOL.

Park Myung Soo would rather be out than save Kang Ho Dong. What a friendship.

After the bear comment, people were rolling on the floor laughing for real.

“Image? I’ve abandoned that long ago.”

Son Ho Young’s ab shot was so useless. Hahaha.

MC Haha accidentally hits Kang Ho Dong in the nuts. ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Junjin is so freaking hilarious when he moves around like a b-boy.

Park Myung Soo wants the MC chair so bad.

Park Myung Soo has the funniest look on his face when they are doing the star formations. Sagittarius formation and North Star formation don’t protect the reindeer. Hahaha.

“Kim Jong Kook left for the army not long ago!”

Check out the awesome  episode [eng sub] below:

Kim Jong Kook Family Outing Episode Park II

Ramen Soup Subs released the second part of Kim Jong Kook‘s Family Outing episode recently. Whoo hoo!!!

In the strength rankings, Chunhee started off so cool kicking the sandbag. But in typical Chunhee style, he falls down in the end.

Stepmother Kim Sooro + Darth Vadar music = GOLD. It makes every Sooro scene funny.

Sooro slaps away Chunhee’s punch like nobody’s business. Sooro is an awesome fighter!

Elder vs. Yoo Jae Suk. Two old ahjusshis in the ring, it doesn’t get any better than this. When they fight, they look like chickens. In the end, Yoo Jae Suk gets punched in the butt. LOL!

Yoo Jae Suk has to sleep in the corridor, and he can’t accept the fact that he’s ranked 6th. This shouldn’t come as a big surprise to him because he’s always ranked last.

The ducks disappoint Sooro because they only laid one egg. Then again, meeting Sooro’s expectations is pretty hard.

Chunhee washes the radishes with soap. ROFL ROFL ROFL. Hahhahahahaahhaahahahahaha!!! Sooro’s reaction was TO DIE FOR.

When Chunhee and Sooro peel the radishes, I literally fell out of my chair laughing. Their expressions were so funny.

Sooro accidentally fries their only duck egg in vinegar. Can you imagine the taste of vinegar-fried egg? “It’s actually not bad. Adding vinegar actually makes the egg taste good. This is a new discovery.” Then stepmother and Cinderella try to pass a chicken egg off for a duck egg. Hahahaha. Elder’s kind of onto them. Lee Hyori‘s completely oblivious.

Yoo Jae Suk + Kim Sooro = Chorus 4eva!  

The grandma leaves during Elder’s performance. Slap!!!

Check out the awesome  episode [eng sub] below:

Yoo Jae Suk Cuts

This fan-made video is a compilation of various clips of Yoo Jae Suk from his X-Man days.

Yoo Jae Suk is AWESOME. He’s pure gold.

He tries to attack Park Myung Soo on the monkey bars, but ends up falling flat on his butt. ROFL!!!

He accidentally reveals who the X-Man is. Hahahaha. Then he tries to regain composure by walking off camera. Hahahaha.

I ❤ ❤ ❤ you, Yoo Jae Suk. BEST MC EVER.

Kim Jong Kook Family Outing Episode Part I

Kim Jong Kook‘s Family Outing episode was so awkward. This episode has been subbed by the awesome new subbing squad for Family Outing, Ramen Soup Subs!!! Check out their youtube channel here.

The haystack throwing game is so funny. I literally fell out of my chair laughing. Yoo Jae Suk and Lee Hyori both get hit by haystacks. Kim Jong Kook vs. Kim Sooro is so funny too. ROFL, the Darth Vader background music.  

Hyori and Chunhee get chestnuts, and then Chunhee steps on a chestnut burr. Why do things like that only happen to Chunhee? Hahaha. Chunhee’s hoodie on Hyori + Hyori’s arm gestures were soooo cracktastic. I want a hoodie like that!

When good intentions go bad…Hyori accidentally burns Kim Jong Kook’s brand new shoes. Hahaha. She feels so bad.

Kim Sooro has never been so serious or work so hard before. Finally, evil Kim stepmother is putting his money where his mouth is.

After they finished cooking the duck and they said the taste was a bit bland, I was expecting Elder to break out the ramen packets like he usually does.  

Who knew that Chunhee could play the bass? And that Yejin had perfect pitch? Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Sooro were the chorus who sang louder than the lead singers. So fitting. Hahaha.  Their choreography and rap were gold.  

Check out the awesome  episode [eng sub] below:

Rain’s Family Outing Episode

Rain‘s Family Outing episode with Kim Jong Kook was sooooo hilarious! 

Rain’s afraid of octopus. He completely crumbles in front of them. Hehe.

The sand relay is to die for. All of the family members tidy themselves up because they realize that the video is probably going to be posted on youtube. It’s funny because it’s true. Hahaha. Kim Sooro‘s English is so funny! Daesung drops Yejin twice! I feel so bad for her. ROFL.

Yejin becomes unbearably nasally in front of Rain. Hahaha.

The evil Kim stepmothers!!! Kim Jong Kook ends up turning into evil stepmother number 2!!! I feel bad for Cinderella Chunhee sometimes. Haha.

Dumb and Dumber, awesome as always. They’re so afraid of Lee Hyori.

The praise competition at the end is so fun. Rain vs. Chunhee, Kim Jong Kook vs. Daesung, Yejin vs. Hyori, Yoo Jae Suk vs. elder, and Chunhee vs. Kim Sooro. Hahaha!!!

Check out all the parts below. Note you must turn on the youtube caption option at the bottom right of each video for English subs.