[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jeong-ho] The Refund Expedition members have finally gathered in one place.
On the afternoon of the 19th, the MBC entertainment program 'Hangout with Yoo' aired a segment showing the meeting between the Refund Expedition members and their managers.
In the broadcast, the Refund Expedition members began to build team spirit. Um Jung-hwa's alter ego Man-ok asked the members, "What do you do if you get a schedule you don't want to go to?" Hearing this, Jessi's alter ego Eun-bi replied, "I do it," and honestly said, "I really didn't want to go to Real Man," which made everyone laugh. She even joked, "Sil-bi, you should try it."
Eun-bi revealed, "I heard rumors from Henry and Amber. They said it was real, and I thought, 'How real could it be?' but it really is."
She added, "I couldn't speak Korean well, but military language is even harder," recalling, "I cried." She also shared her military stories, including her experience with chemical warfare training, saying, "I went to the military twice," which brought laughter.
The Refund Expedition members openly shared stories about each other. Eun-bi asked, "Sil-bi, what kind of man do you like?" Sil-bi answered, "A simple-hearted man."
Immediately, Cheon-ok joked, "Someone like Jong-min?" Man-ok added, "The ultimate simple-hearted." Sil-bi praised, "When I saw senior Kim Jong-min behind the camera, he was cool," and said, "I like simple and easygoing people."
Man-ok said, "I didn't take breaks from dating at your age," adding, "I always dated for about two years." Cheon-ok responded, "Me too. That cycle seems to be two years," and recalled, "I had someone else in mind for marriage. When I was getting married, I worried, 'What if I cheat?'"
Hearing this, Eun-bi asked, "Is that why you went to Jeju Island?" which made everyone burst into laughter. The members strengthened their teamwork by playing truth games and sincere games.
Jimmy Yoo met a fortune teller recommended by Lee Sang-min to select a manager. The fortune teller said, "Jimmy Yoo is entering a great fortune period, so if you go through Jimmy Yoo, you can't help but become a star."
Jimmy Yoo asked the fortune teller to assess the managers' physiognomy. The fortune teller picked Kim Jong-min and Yang Se-chan as capable managers. Considering chemistry with the members, he recommended Jung Jae-hyung. However, he said, "Jo Se-ho and Kwang-hee are too greedy for broadcasting," and called it "a mess," making everyone laugh.
Taking the fortune teller's advice into account, Jimmy Yoo met manager candidate Kim Jong-min. Kim Jong-min expressed anticipation, saying, "Just in case." Jimmy Yoo said, "They said Jong-min suits me well." Furthermore, Kim Jong-min responded, "I don't know what the CEO thinks," which embarrassed Jimmy Yoo.
Jimmy Yoo asked Kim Jong-min if he was willing to be a manager. Kim Jong-min responded positively. Jimmy Yoo handed him a contract, saying, "You start working from today." He also suggested the stage name "Ji-seop" to Kim Jong-min.
The second manager candidate, Jung Jae-hyung, visited the office. He attracted attention by appearing with his pet dog. Jung Jae-hyung asked about dog care facilities, which surprised Jimmy Yoo. Jimmy Yoo mentioned Jung Jae-hyung's lack of a driver's license, to which Jung Jae-hyung joked, "Should I get one?" He then appealed, "I can greatly help the team's emotional stability."
Kim Jong-min recommended the stage name "Chateau" for Jung Jae-hyung. Hearing this, Jimmy Yoo suggested, "How about Bong-won?" Eventually, Jung Jae-hyung's stage name was finalized as Jung Bong-won. Jung Bong-won also signed the contract and joined as a manager for the Refund Expedition. Jimmy Yoo congratulated Kim Jong-min and Jung Jae-hyung, saying, "Welcome to Shinbak Entertainment," and gave them gifts.
Jimmy Yoo introduced Kim Ji-seop, who was selected as a manager, to the Refund Expedition members. The members were shocked by the manager's outfit. Jimmy Yoo joked, "I'm the mother tiger, and Ji-seop is the baby tiger." He then introduced the second manager, Jung Bong-won, which again surprised the members. Man-ok reacted, "Do you know what happens when he comes? We have to promote him," bringing laughter to viewers.
Meanwhile, 'Hangout with Yoo' airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM.
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