Chicken and Tteokbokki Mukbang Challenge with Jokes... Yuseongmin, the Icon of 'Conservative and Serious,' Has Changed

On the 26th, former People Power Party lawmaker Yoo Seung-min appeared on the YouTube channel 'Yonni and Chiae.' / Photo by 'Yonni and Chiae' YouTube broadcast screen capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] Former People Power Party lawmaker Yoo Seung-min surprised viewers with a 'surprise mukbang.' Netizens, astonished by the transformation of Yoo, who had been perceived as conservative and serious, expressed support, saying, "It's a good relationship and nice to see."

On the 26th, Yoo appeared on the YouTube channel 'Yonniwa Chiae,' which has 142,000 subscribers, and filmed a mukbang for about 10 minutes while eating chicken and tteokbokki.

'Yonniwa Chiae' is a channel run by 15-year-old Hong Won-gi, who suffers from primordial dwarfism, and his father, Pastor Hong Sung-won. Hong gained fame after appearing on KBS's documentary program 'Human Theater.' Primordial dwarfism is a genetic disorder that causes premature aging in young children.

During the broadcast, Pastor Hong said, "We are going to film a mukbang with those who support and cheer for Won-gi," and added, "Our first guest is former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min."

He continued, "You probably don't know him well because Yoo tends not to speak much," introducing his connection with Yoo.

Yoo, who first met them in 2017, has been reported to have maintained steady exchanges, inviting Hong's family and friends to the National Assembly and helping to establish a volunteer organization for patients with primordial dwarfism. In this broadcast, Yoo engaged in friendly, everyday conversations with Hong.

Yoo, who usually shows a conservative and serious style, attracted attention with his down-to-earth demeanor that day. When Hong mentioned that he enjoys watching the SBS drama 'Penthouse 2,' Yoo joked, "You shouldn't watch that. The lawmakers in Penthouse wear strange clothes."

He also made netizens laugh by 'self-dissing,' saying to Hong, a popular YouTuber with over 140,000 subscribers, "I'm planning to start YouTube too. The uncle's popularity needs to go up more."

After Yoo's surprise mukbang was revealed, netizens responded with comments such as, "It's a good relationship. It's warm and nice to see," "I've only heard that Yoo Seung-min is a longtime supporter, but thank you for appearing," and "It's heartwarming beyond politics. I support you."

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