"Sub-speak." Kim Jin-woong disappears from close-up and only group shots...Reaction to return after a month is cold

By JunSeok, Kim

Sep 22, 2025

'Sub-speak.' Kim Jin-woong disappears from close-up and only group shots...Reaction to return after a month is cold
사진=KBS 제공



Announcer Kim Jin-woong, who was criticized for being rude toward Jang Yoon-jung and Do Kyung-wan for his remarks "I can't live as a sub", made a comeback after a month of controversy and drew attention.

KBS2 'The boss's ears are donkey ears', which aired on September 21, showed Kim Jin-woong preparing dishes for the children of the announcer who is Umji.

He appeared with announcer Hong Ju-yeon by cooking his children's favorite pork belly and malatang.




However, Kim Jin-woong's appearance on the show was mainly focused on group scenes and voices without a solo close-up screen. This is interpreted as the aftermath of the 'rambling controversy' that erupted on August 24th.

'Sub-speak.' Kim Jin-woong disappears from close-up and only group shots...Reaction to return after a month is cold
'Sub-speak.' Kim Jin-woong disappears from close-up and only group shots...Reaction to return after a month is cold
Earlier, Kim Jin-woong praised announcer Um Ji-in for Do Kyung-wan, saying "I can't live like Do Kyung-wan." It may be rude to my senior, but I can't live with someone's serve," he said, drawing great criticism.

In response, Jang Yoon-jung said, `I don't have a friend... Words or actions that the other person can't laugh at cannot be wrapped up in jokes or jokes. There is no 'sub' in the family" expressed displeasure. As the scandal grew, Kim Jin-woong sent an apology text directly to Jang Yoon-jung and posted an apology on his SNS.




At that time, the production team of 'Sadanggui' also "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to many people.", and promised an official apology and prevention of recurrence.

Nevertheless, Kim Jin-woong's return broadcast is still attracting viewers' attention.

Online, there are conflicting opinions that "Is it okay to return this quickly" and "I can see the aftermath of the controversy even with editing"Since we apologized, let's give it a chance".






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