Broadcast star Yoo Jae Suk opened up about his past stage fright, sharing how intense his nerves were during his early career.

In the upcoming episode of SBS’s variety show Whenever You Can, airing on December 3, Yoo Jae Suk reveals that he once felt “at risk of electrocution” because of the sweat caused by his nervousness, shocking viewers with his candid story.

On this episode, Yoo Jae Suk reflects on his early days before becoming the “nation’s MC,” recalling how he would tremble from anxiety. “I used to shake because of nausea,” he admits. “On bad days, my hand holding the microphone would sweat so much that I thought I might get electrocuted and die.” He adds, “I think that’s why I still can’t play games well when it gets serious,” showing how his stage fright has lingered over the years.

When fellow cast member Park Se Ri asks if he still gets nervous, Yoo Jae Suk’s co-star, Yoo Yeon Seok, jokes, “He gets extremely nervous. He’s fine during the recording, but when it’s time for a game, it’s no joke.” The cast shares stories of Yoo Jae Suk’s funny “nervous” moments during games, leaving everyone laughing.

Meanwhile, Park Se Ri, known for her strong will as the “Golf Queen,” surprises the cast by admitting she also gets nervous before games on Whenever You Can. Her biggest challenge? The “Peak Punching” game. Despite her past experience as an athlete, where she says she was too focused to get nervous, she struggles during the game, leaving Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Yeon Seok frustrated with her performance. Eventually, Park Se Ri confesses, “I was way too timid,” adding, “This was the hardest recording I’ve ever done,” showing a rare moment of self-doubt.

Will Yoo Jae Suk overcome his “born-to-be stage fright” in future game challenges? And how will Park Se Ri handle her nerves in the next game? Find out in the next episode of Whenever You Can.

Episode 15 of Whenever You Can airs on December 3 at 10:20 PM.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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