“It Comes Back”…’Hong Kim Dong-jeon’, which brought tears to our eyes, is not abolished but a ‘resurrection’ and the beauty of its end [Comprehensive]

[OSEN=Reporter Kim Soo-hyung] Amid controversy over ‘Hong Kim Dong-jeon’, it was eventually abolished. Although not only the members but also the production crew greeted each other with tears, they never lost their smile until the end. I drew the last one down. In particular, at the end, a coin was depicted with the words, “We’ll be back again,”leaving a lingering thought as to whether the program could be revived again.

KBS2TV’s entertainment show ‘Hong Kim Dong-jeon’, which aired on the 18th, ended amid disappointment and controversy, but left a lasting impression.

An early Chuseok special was drawn, and everyone followed the dress code. Jo Se-ho wore the costume he first wore in ‘Hong Kim Dong-jeon’. This created an atmosphere where everyone felt their original intention. Jo Se-ho laughed and said, “At that time, they said I dyed my hair and slimmed down, but now I’ve gained 2 kg.” When Jo Se-ho made fun of him, Jo Se-ho jumped up and said, “What does it matter whether I’m fat or not?”

Hong Jin-kyung said, “As soon as we start, please keep us busy without any time to catch our breath,” and Kim Sook also said, “If I think about it even for a moment, I feel depressed and tearful. Let’s say hello with a smile until the end.” In the end, everyone agreed and said, “If you cry, let’s give him a spanking.”

The members raised their tension so that the last broadcast would not be sad, and Joo Woo-jae started dancing. When everyone said, “You’re too harsh,” Joo Woo-jae was embarrassed and said, “Joo Woo-jae is the one who cries the most.” This is because Joo Woo-jae shed tears while mentioning the members at the ‘2023 KBS Entertainment Awards’. In response, Joo Woo-jae said afterward, “I was teased a lot,” and Jo Se-ho said, “X amount of my personality has been erased.”

The members commented on Joo Woo-jae, “Joo Woo-jae is a very soft person,” and Jo Se-ho said, “When the camera turns off, I wonder if I made a mistake with my sisters during today’s recording.” In response, Hong Jin-kyung got upset and said, “I made a mistake every time. You ask me after doing that? Do you know how much it hurt me?”Joo Woo-jae asked Hong Jin-kyung, “Didn’t even 1% of that help my sister win the grand prize?”Hong Jin-kyung immediately admitted, saying, “It helped.”. But this is my first time seeing a character I can’t control. Joo Woo-jae revealed, “The one who is more out of control than me is Jang Woo-young,” and Kim Sook set the mood by saying, “Didn’t Woo-young talk behind Joo Woo-jae’s back? Didn’t he say he didn’t like Joo Woo-jae?”

Anyway, after many twists and turns, the Chuseok special was carried out. The production team said, “It’s because we can’t spend Chuseok together. “I was disappointed, so I prepared the Chuseok special a little early,” he said, and decided to record it, thinking it would be September 2024. Then, Hong Jin-kyung suddenly started a situational drama, saying, “They said it would be abolished last December, but in the end it was KBS’ decision..” Kim Sook said, “Don’t lie, only say good things,” and surveyed the atmosphere. Hong Jin-kyung said, “Isn’t it virtual?” and “Thanks for the dramatic decision. “We were able to celebrate Chuseok together. It was possible thanks to your support,” he said, and proceeded with a situational play as if the abolition had been withdrawn. The members burst into tears, saying, “I can’t do this because it’s so sad,” and Hong Jin-kyung even gave up on doing situational dramas due to her overwhelming sadness.

The members started the special again, saying, “We hope that every day will be as prosperous as Chuseok through this broadcast. This is the first and last Chuseok special,” and “This is a meaningful special for everyone.”

The holiday nagging game has begun in earnest. Jo Se-ho took the challenge first and called his mother. His mother expressed her well-wishes to the entire team, saying, “I want to say thank you,” and “I know the staff worked hard, and I hope they succeed wherever they go.” He then gave the highest praise, saying, “I thought he was a good professional with good teamwork, but I am so disappointed.” He also said, “I had fun and was happy because I was able to buy a meal when I had the chance,” and everyone was moved to tears by the encouragement.

Hong Jin-kyung also challenged his mother. After the game, Hong Jin-kyung’s mother also summoned Joo Woo-jae and Jang Woo-young and said, “I was always grateful,”and said, “Se-ho and Sook-i were so grateful,”making them emotional once again.

Finally, it was time to say goodbye. The final greeting started with the youngest member, Jang Woo-young. Wooyoung said, “Thanks to my older sister, Hyeong-deuk, I was happy to play around to my heart’s content. Someday, if I get the chance again, I will greet you all.” He said, “I will work hard at my job at my place, and I will be waiting for you as an even more crazy and talented person.” .

Joo Woo-jae cried, saying, “This moment has come,” and then added, “I’ve been thinking a lot while listening to the song ‘Hot Goodbye’ recently. But now that this time has come, I feel a lot of regret because I can’t be cool.” He added, “I’ve had such a long and fun dream for a year and a half. “It seems like there will be a time when I will have the same dream again, so I am so grateful that I will wait for that time.” Then, when tears began to flow again, Joo Woo-jae hid them by saying, “I wasn’t crying, I was just splashing water.”

Jo Se-ho said, “I created a fan cafe while doing the program. I am also grateful to the fans who sent me gifts until the last filming. I am also grateful to the members. Every time I came to the recording, I was excited for the week. They smiled a lot when they saw me, so I ran hard for a year.”. He said, “It’s just a small hiatus. Thank you for your support and that the day will come when we can record again with a smile.”

Hong Jin-kyung said, “This pattern was repeated as I did many programs after my debut, but strangely enough, this program has a deep and deep lingering feeling of futility and disappointment.” He added, “It’s a very rare program, and I built up a lot of strong bonds with the members. Even after the program ended, we continued our relationship and looked good.” “I have something to show you, and I hope you remember and support me anytime and anywhere,” he said.

The eldest sister, Kim Sook, said, “I’m in tears, why are you doing this?” and tears welled up in her eyes. Kim Sook recalled the time when they were together, saying, “Someone asked me why you guys were so close, and I couldn’t think of a reason why,” and “But since we were living each episode, we had a lot of respect for each other. The production team was also careful to do better.” Kim Sook said, “I have three trustworthy younger brothers and a younger sister, a program that is full of mixed feelings, both thankful and anxious. These friends are like family who I spent time with during difficult times. I will continue this relationship until the end.”

In particular, Kim Sook said, “We played really well. We laughed, enjoyed, and were happy.” As a final greeting, she suggested, “Hong Kim Dong-jeon, well done, well done.” All the members shouted, “We did really well,” making it touching and fun. The production crew also shed tears while looking at them, making even those watching feel depressed.

From the trustworthy eldest Kim Sook, the lovely second child Hong Jin-kyung, the dependable third Jo Se-ho, the eternal fourth Joo Woo-jae, and the talented youngest child Jang Woo-young. A ragtag group of members who got together quite well. They showed mesmerizing harmony and reminded me of the time when they were reborn as a great team. Before ending the story in such a breathless run, the members shouted, “We’ll come back when the coin lands on heads.” And it ended, leaving a lingering impression as to whether the coin would have headed forward or whether it would come back. /ssu08185@osen.co.kr