From DJ Challenge to Elon Musk Love Call? Raw Emerging MC Choo Sung-hoon's Churai Churai
Mar 17, 2025
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Producer Kwon Dae-hyun, who directed the program, told a variety of stories, ranging from program planning intentions to MC Choo Sung-hoon's charm and future guest plans, in an interview held at the Kakao Entertainment Office in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 17th.
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Choo Sung-hoon's way of proceeding is markedly different from the existing MCs. Going ahead with little looking at the cue cards that are ready. In response, producer Kwon explained, "'When I read the prepared question, I think I feel trapped.'"Choo Sung-hoon is the type to lead a natural conversation on the spot." Instead, assistant MC Lee Chang-ho said he is balancing the role of taking care of cue cards and delivering guest information in advance.
When asked about the possibility of Choo Sung-hoon's long run as an entertainment MC, producer Kwon emphasized that `"He's unconscious, he doesn't care about the camera,' and "The appearance on the monitor and the actual appearance are not different." In particular, when asked when he was in his Leeds days, he answered 'Today', and "The attitude of doing his best every day will be a strength in growing as an MC."
He also honestly expressed the burden of a new format called Netflix's daily entertainment.
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Looking at viewers' reactions after the show was released, some say that entertainment variations are needed as Choo Sung-hoon's strong character is at the center. Regarding this, PD Kwon is discussing it from various angles, diversifying the guest cast"We are making various attempts, such as inviting a person with a unique personality like Hong Seok-cheon or inviting a guest who lives a life of indifference like Joo Woo-jae." he said.
In particular, Elon Musk was mentioned as a global guest who wanted to send a love call. Producer Kwon said, `Choo Sung-hoon personally wants to meet Elon Musk"If I have a chance, I'd like to try casting."." In addition, he added that he would like to invite guests who are close to Choo Sung-hoon, such as Cha Seung-won and Lim Si-wan.
Although it has not been released yet, announcer Kim Dae-ho was selected as the most memorable guest in the filmed episode. Producer Kwon showed a lot of rawness because he is a person with a strong mindset to do anything after the pre-declaration"The challenging attitude of announcer Kim Dae-ho also matched well with the direction of "Churai Churai" he explained."
When asked about the possibility of Choo's wife, Yano Si-ho, and daughter Sarang-i appearing on the show, producer Kwon replied, `It is important for Choo to quickly establish himself as an MC because it is still in the beginning of the show"Myeon-ssi "I didn't completely rule out the appearance of Shiho Yano and Sarang-i, but first of all, it's about showing various chemistry with different guests."
In addition, Choo Sung-hoon is not just staying as a talk show MC, but is also considering challenging his bucket list himself. Producer Kwon said, "'Choo Sung-hoon always says, 'I want to try as many challenges as possible until I turn 70.'" Since he has enough qualifications as an MC, he also has a unique variety of skills, so I want to create an opportunity to show such things."
Regarding the final goal of the program, producer Kwon said, "It is most important for Choo Sung-hoon to build a unique character as an MC. I want to develop it into an entertainment show that realizes the guest's bucket list together, not just a talk show."."
Meanwhile, 'Churai Churai' is released every Wednesday at 5 p.m. on Netflix.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
