'Gag Concert' Park Jun-hyung, Tearful Mugali... Bongsunga Academy Graduation Ceremony

Photo by KBS2, screenshot from the broadcast of 'Gag Concert'

Photo by KBS2, screenshot from the broadcast of 'Gag Concert'

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Hee-eun Park] The final episode of 'Gag Concert,' which has continued for 21 years, was broadcast.

On the 26th, the final episode of KBS2's 'Gag Concert' (hereafter GagCon) featured familiar faces who joined together for the last stage.

Earlier, KBS announced a hiatus for 'Gag Concert,' a representative comedy program in South Korea that had consistently received love from viewers for over 20 years. In response, comedians presented the final stage to conclude the 20-plus years of history.

In the broadcast, Kim Dae-hee and Shin Bong-sun started the last show with the 'final new corner.' They staged a funeral for 'GagCon.' Shin Bong-sun shouted, "I can't say goodbye to 'GagCon'." Kim Dae-hee said, "Living for 21 years is a good death."

Soon after, Kim Won-hyo, Park Sung-ho, Park Sung-kwang, Yoon Taek, and Park Joon-hyung appeared, showcasing various gags. Especially, Park Joon-hyung, known as 'Galgal-i,' held back tears as he took the final stage.

The 'Suitman' characters completed a musical-like stage with the 'Who is the Guilty?' corner. 'GagCon,' which sparked the 'Mabbakchigi' craze and produced various catchphrases, summoned nostalgic corners and characters.

'GagCon Carries Love' featured Lee Soo-ji, Kim Young-hee, and Jung Dae-ho. In the corner chosen by entertainment reporters as the best, 'The King of Ratings,' Park Sung-kwang performed a melodramatic drama.

A devoted viewer of 'GagCon' said they became an 'insider' thanks to the past 'Four Things' corner. Heo Kyung-hwan, Park Young-jin, and Yang Sang-guk took the stage for 'Four Things.'

The comedians answered the question, "What does Gag Concert mean to me?" Yang Sang-guk replied, "A special manager who made me a star when there was nothing to see in me." Song Joon-geun said, "The night sky. A place that made many stars shine. I was happy to be a small star in the night sky."

Park Sung-ho confessed, "From cradle to grave. It is hard to share the heart of beginning and end together."

Park Joon-hyung said, "'GagCon' allowed me to make my name known and be loved. It is the program that made me who I am today," adding, "'GagCon' was me."

Also, Lim Jae-beom and Park So-ra answered with "in their 20s." Other cast members gave various answers such as "first love," "gift," and "diary."

The final corner was 'Bongsunga School,' a representative corner of 'Gag Concert.' Kim Dae-hee appeared as a teacher, and a stage themed on 'graduation' was presented.

Memorable characters such as exam student Park Hwi-soon, Gonzalez Song Joong-geun, Lee Byeong-won Lee Se-jin, NAN reporter Ahn Sang-tae, and Wang Bi-ho Yoon Hyung-bin were summoned.

Makeup room teacher Kang Yumi appeared on stage with makeup from the movie 'Venom' and said, "YouTube is now the trend. Open a channel."

The comedians asked viewers not to forget 'GagCon' if it remains even a little in their memories over the 20-plus years. The graduation ceremony ended with a performance by the Lee Tae-seon Band, who has been with 'Gag Concert.'

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