Jung Joon-won makes first appearance on 'Hangout with Yoo?'... Passive attitude controversy amid 4.1% viewership rating

Actor Jung Joon-won received mixed reactions from viewers for his passive attitude after appearing on MBC variety show ″Hangout with Yoo?″. On the show, Jung Joon-won appeared alongside Gong Hyo-jin to promote the drama ″Married Woman Killer″ and participated in an acting challenge where they expressed the same lines with different emotions. However, when it was his turn, he seemed nervous and was unable to continue speaking, hesitating with his eyes closed. Later, he showed determination by saying ″I can do it,″ but Yoo Jae-suk wrapped up the situation by saying ″Time’s up.″ Although given an additional chance, Jung Joon-won still appeared nervous. This scene spread online as a short-form video after the broadcast, with some viewers criticizing Jung Joon-won for not actively engaging in the variety show. On the other hand, some expressed understanding that he might be nervous during his first variety appearance. As the controversy continued, Haha shared the atmosphere on-site through SNS comments. He stated, ″I was there, and it was very lovely, cute, and fun,″ explaining the actual atmosphere that was not captured on the broadcast. He also mentioned his reaction of throwing a hat on the floor during the show, emphasizing that it was an action intended to add entertainment value. Haha commented on Jung Joon-won’s first variety challenge, saying, ″’Hangout with Yoo?’ is really difficult even for professionals in their first variety show,″ and asked viewers to ″look at him cutely since he is not a professional entertainer and just enjoy the variety show.″ He added, ″Let’s give a round of applause to the actor. Please support him. Everyone supports him.″ Meanwhile, the broadcast recorded a 4.1% household rating in the metropolitan area and a peak rating of 6.0%, according to Nielsen Korea.