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Comedian Joo Byung-jin‘s New Guest Sparks Controversy

Comedian Joo Byung-jin appeared on TVN Story’s show, “Can We Love Now?” on November 25, 2024. His third guest, Kim Gyu-ri, born in 1970, surprised viewers with her youthful appearance and charming Daegu dialect.

During the show, Joo and Kim enjoyed playing golf, a shared hobby. Joo humorously mentioned that he struggled to hit the ball due to Kim’s impressive looks but called their time together “1000% good.”

After the broadcast, viewers raised questions about Kim’s true intentions. Some suggested that she might be seeking publicity rather than forming a genuine connection. Kim had previously appeared on other shows like Channel A’s “I’m a Body God” and MBC’s “Good Day,” promoting her “young beauty” persona. She claimed to maintain a 24-inch waist since her time as Miss Korea.

Kim currently has 80,000 followers as an influencer. She promotes health, beauty, and youth on her social media. These past appearances led some netizens to doubt the authenticity of her participation in Joo’s show. Comments included concerns about her motives for joining the broadcast and the show’s production team.

This situation highlights ongoing debates about authenticity in reality TV and influencer culture. Viewers continue to express mixed feelings about the intentions of those who appear on such programs.