Lee Hong-gi and Jo Hyunah Take on Osaka’s Doll-Picking Challenge

By Yoona, Jeong

Sep 26, 2025

Lee Hong-gi and Jo Hyunah Take on Osaka’s Doll-Picking Challenge



'My Little Old Boy' Lee Hong-ki and Cho Hyun-ah go on a trip to Japan 'Doll Picking'.

SBS 'My Ugly Baby', which airs at 9 p.m. on Sunday, the 28th, will reveal Cho Hyun-ah and Lee Hong-ki's 'Osaka Doll Picking' travelogue.

Recently, Cho Hyun-ah visited Osaka, Japan, known as the mecca of doll pulling, with Lee Hong-ki. Cho Hyun-ah, who is serious about picking dolls so far, introduced the travel concept to Lee Hong-ki, who is leaving with him, saying that he only draws from beginning to end. In particular, Cho Hyun-ah made everyone laugh by announcing a proper drawing tour, saying, `If you're hungry, you can pull out a snack, and if you're thirsty, you can pull out a drink.'




After arriving in Osaka, the two first headed to the world's largest claw machine store. As soon as they entered the store, they were all surprised by the endless drawing boxes, and the studio was amazed by the all-time scale of more than 300 types of drawing, from large dolls to miscellaneous goods, figures, and even food. In addition, it is said that among the parents who checked Cho Hyun-ah's drawing skills with their eyes, there were all-time reactions such as "No way", "I should go out if there is a doll drawing competition".

Lee Hong-gi and Jo Hyunah Take on Osaka’s Doll-Picking Challenge
In particular, Cho Hyun-ah shocked everyone by pulling out the dolls in a way no one imagined. Even Lee Hong-ki, who failed one after another, also succeeded in drawing at once after receiving Cho Hyun-ah's know-how and burst into cheers. Attention is focusing on what Hyun-ah's own 100 wins, which exceeded everyone's expectations, would have been.

Meanwhile, Cho Hyun-ah surprised everyone by suggesting an impromptu showdown with a local master who is the best at picking dolls in Japan. As the competition began, Japan's representative doll picker showed his ability to succeed in drawing in just two times as a master, adding to the tension. It is said that the mother and son watched the confrontation with sweat in their hands, saying "Why am I nervous?" Who will be the winner of the 'Doll Picking Game'?'God of Picking'Cho Hyun-ah and Lee Hong-ki's imaginative doll picking tour can be found on SBS 'My Ugly Baby', which airs at 9 p.m. on Sunday, the 28th.






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