'Hangout with Yoo' Bangguseok Concert, from 'Beotkkot Yeongeum' Jang Beomjun to Legend Lee Seunghwan... Presenting a Healing Stage (Comprehensive)

Yoo Jae-suk held a 'Banggu-seok Concert' with Lee Juck, Yoo Hee-yeol, and Kim Kwang-min. Photo by 'Hangout with Yoo' capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 21st, MBC's 'How Do You Play?' aired a Bangguseok Concert prepared for citizens exhausted by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

That day, Yoo Jae-suk held the Bangguseok Concert at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater together with Yoo Hee-yeol, Lee Juck, and Kim Kwang-min. In the opening, Yoo Jae-suk introduced Yoo Hee-yeol, Lee Juck, and Kim Kwang-min as "my new favorite dolls," humorously naming them "Yeol Lee Juck Lee Min," which drew laughter.

Kim Kwang-min expressed nervousness, asking, "Is it okay for me to join here?" In fact, he was a veteran with 13 years of experience on the Wednesday Art Stage. The Bangguseok Concert was held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater, a dream venue for all artists. Yoo Hee-yeol mentioned, "It's unfortunate and a waste that we have to proceed with the seats empty."

Then he said, "Our Jae-suk has really made it. After the Seoul Arts Center, now he's advancing to the Sejong Center." Lee Juck teased, "Is this Carnegie Hall? What's next?" Yoo Jae-suk responded, "Watch your mouth," showing their close camaraderie.

Before the main Bangguseok Concert began, Kim Kwang-min's piano performance of 'Love Affair' opened the show. The 1994 piece 'Love Affair' was a romance film starring the real-life couple Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, with music composed by the legendary film composer Ennio Morricone.

Following the emotional piano performance, the first Bangguseok Concert featured Jang Beom-jun. Jang Beom-jun sang 'In the Shaking Flowers, I Could Smell Your Shampoo' and 'Cherry Blossom Ending,' stirring the emotions of the MCs.

Yoo Hee-yeol said, "Winter is gone, and it really feels like spring has come," and Lee Juck welcomed Jang Beom-jun as "our apostle of spring." Sitting together with the MCs, Jang Beom-jun concluded the successful concert by singing an acoustic version of the 'Frozen' theme song.

The second segment continued with a musical 'Mamma Mia' performance. Yoo Hee-yeol expressed skepticism, saying, "I heard Yoo Jae-suk was cast in the musical," and Lee Juck added, "Is he moving in that direction? Yoo Jae-suk's musical debut." Yoo Jae-suk firmly denied, saying, "I hope you don't see it that way."

Yoo Hee-yeol then suggested, "How about 'Hedwig'?" but Yoo Jae-suk was scolded with "Watch your mouth."

Yoo Jae-suk, who challenged his first musical with the musical 'Mamma Mia'. Photo by 'How Do You Play?' capture

Yoo Jae-suk challenged himself with his first musical acting during rehearsals for 'Mamma Mia.' Hong Ji-min, Shin Young-sook, and Park Joon-myeon encouraged him, saying it was successful for a first attempt, and buoyed by that, he delivered a smooth performance on the official stage. Then, the 'Mamma Mia' team's Bangguseok Concert followed. Hong Ji-min, Shin Young-sook, and Park Joon-myeon performed 'Dancing Queen' with an ensemble of 19, raising the excitement.

After the performance, Park Joon-myeon joked self-deprecatingly, "Most musical performances in March were canceled. I had little work, so when they called, I came right away." Hong Ji-min said, "I hope you can feel the great energy." Also, when Yoo Hee-yeol asked for a life musical number, Shin Young-sook passionately sang a song from the thriller musical 'Rebecca.'

The third guest was Zico. Before the concert, footage of Yoo Jae-suk visiting Zico's studio was aired. Yoo Jae-suk asked, "Why haven't you been appearing on music shows lately?" Zico replied with regret, "Actually, I was preparing for a concert, but everything got canceled due to COVID-19."

After learning Zico's hot 'Any Song' challenge, Zico's Bangguseok Concert immediately followed. Zico had prepared a solo concert for the first time in a year and six months but had to cancel due to COVID-19. He said, "Both the staff and I felt a great sense of loss, just like the fans. I'm happy to be here and able to reveal the stage."

When Lee Juck asked, "Isn't it empty without an audience?" Zico replied wittily, "It was my first time performing on a stage with the audience behind me, so it was a new experience. But when I thought of the camera angles as the audience, the answer came to me."

Lee Seunghwan is passionately singing 'Super Hero.' Photo by 'Hangout with Yoo' capture

The final performance was by the god of performance, Lee Seung-hwan. Yoo Jae-suk shared that many people reacted, "Can we watch this for free?" upon hearing that Lee Seung-hwan would attend. Following Yoo Jae-suk's request for an uplifting song, Lee Seung-hwan sang 'Superhero' with an orchestra. The broadcast ended by previewing an even more explosive stage next week.

MBC's entertainment program 'How Do You Play?' airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM.

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