Zico, Criticized as a Traitor(?) for Appearing on 'Knowing Bros'

Published 11 Jul.2020 22:29(KST)

Photo by JTBC 'Knowing Bros'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jeong-ho] Singer Zico spoke about why he did not recommend 'Knowing Bros' to his close colleague IU.

On the afternoon of the 11th, Zico appeared on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' (hereafter 'Knowing Bros').

When Zico entered the classroom that day, Lee Sang-min said, "Traitor. Everyone except Zico is welcome," causing laughter.

Additionally, Kim Hee-chul mentioned, "Today, Hyeyeol hyung is not here, so how did you come out?"

The Knowing Bros members pointed out that Zico recommended 'Conversation Joy' to IU.

In response, Zico said, "I explained via video in the US, but maybe it wasn't convincing enough. It was filmed about 10 minutes before going on stage," and explained, "The reason I didn't recommend 'Knowing Bros' to IU is because the program was already well-established. People usually recommend famous songs."

Furthermore, he explained once again, "When I was scheduling this time, Knowing Bros was my top priority." However, when it was revealed that Zico appeared on 'Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook' for the first time, he was criticized again.

As a gesture of reconciliation, Zico gave a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) as a gift. He said he mistakenly ordered 200 ttukbaegi and instead of returning them, he is giving them as gifts to important people around him.

Hearing this, Kim Hee-chul said, "Is Jooheon the only one awkward with Zico? When Jooheon appeared on 'Show Me The Money,' Zico asked him, 'Why did you come out now?' He completely eliminated him," recalling the time.

To this, Zico explained, "I never made harsh remarks. I didn't eliminate him alone; we made the decision together."

Hearing this, the brothers said, "Why did you give the lowest score? Why did you recommend 'Conversation Joy' to IU?" Eventually, Zico snapped, "Why are you doing this to me?" but Kim Hee-chul retorted, "Why did you do that to IU?"