Kim Gura Throws a Straight Ball: "Shin Jeonghwan Spent 11 Years Playing... Just Admit It's Hard"

Kim Gura appeared on the YouTube channel 'Jeonras Geureojimao' and showcased his wit alongside former 'Radio Star' MCs Yoon Jong-shin and Shin Jung-hwan.
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[Asia Economy Online Issue Team] Kim Gura expressed regret that Shin Jung-hwan's comeback timing was too late.

Recently, on the YouTube channel 'Jeollas Geureojimao,' Kim Gura appeared as a guest to meet former 'Radio Star' MCs Yoon Jong-shin and Shin Jung-hwan. It was the first time in 11 years since the early days of Radio Star that the three appeared together on one screen.

As soon as Kim Gura appeared, he immediately commented, "Shin Jung-hwan's comeback timing was too late."

When Yoon Jong-shin asked, "When should he have come back?" Kim Gura expressed regret, saying to Shin Jung-hwan, who tried to return through 'Knowing Bros,' "Even if you got criticized then, you should have pushed through and gone out. You had to endure 'Knowing Bros.'"

He continued, "At that time, I recommended 'Dad's True Colors' instead of a big program as his first comeback work," adding, "It's a program where he appears with his son, so I thought the public's perception might change." Yoon Jong-shin chimed in, "His son is really cute. Totally likable."

In response, Shin Jung-hwan mentioned, "I didn't even reveal my family on SNS," and the embarrassed Kim Gura joked, "Kids are naturally likable. There's no kid who is disliked."

When asked about his feelings toward Shin Jung-hwan, Kim Gura said, "Honestly, because of Shin Jung-hwan, many people think all celebrities make a lot of money. But he hasn't been economically active for 11 years and still doesn't seem very destitute," expressing affection by adding, "It would be more touching if he talked about how hard it has been for him."

Then Shin Jung-hwan, as if suddenly remembering, said with a laugh, "Gura hyung was busy and couldn't come to my wedding. But he said he would give a congratulatory gift and didn't. Give it to me now."