RalRal visited Busan after transforming into her alter ego Lee Myung-hwa.
In the episode of MBC's entertainment program 'The Manager's Room' (hereafter 'The Manager's Room') aired on the afternoon of the 14th, RalRal, who opened a pop-up store in Busan, and Yoon Jong-hoon, who was invited to the manager's housewarming, appeared.
In this episode, RalRal, who had not rested even after 100 days since giving birth, visited her office, RalRal Land, with her manager, Yeon Kwang-mo. After grabbing a pen and notebook, the two sat at the table to organize their schedules, with the manager explaining RalRal's recent activities, saying, "The schedule is full until February."
While preparing for the No-Dam campaign, RalRal said, "There are some rough-looking people, and in between, Lee Myung-hwa comes out. I have a sister I know well," and called for satire. He joked, "With your huge body, just walk around like a gangster while collecting electronic cigarettes. You're not smoking; you're quitting!" However, Satire replied, "Oh, I'm sorry~ I have a schedule that day," showing no intention of quitting smoking, which made RalRal struggle.
Afterward, RalRal quickly completed her makeup alone and began filming a music video. After the shoot, she returned to the office, headed to the third floor, and immediately started making short-form videos. She said, "For short forms, it takes about 20 minutes," and worked with heightened concentration, only satisfying her hungry stomach with a pork cutlet set at 4 PM.
The next morning at 6 AM, RalRal and the hair director boarded a train to Busan for a concert. As soon as the train departed, she fell asleep, and upon arriving at Daejeon Station, she transformed into Lee Myung-hwa, saying, "Going to Busan, I'm going to put seagulls in my eyes! Today, I'm so pretty that Busan will be turned upside down," praising herself.
The taxi driver asked, "Isn't there a famous person behind here? Or is the baby in front a famous person?" looking curiously at the manager and hair director while leaving RalRal out. To this, RalRal introduced herself, saying, "I do YouTube. I'm Lee Myung-hwa~" and the taxi driver responded, "Oh~ that lady! She was so funny, really looked like a lady! It was really funny! Thank you always for making me laugh," welcoming her.
Upon arriving at 'Lee Myung-hwa's Sea Water Bath', she exclaimed, "No one has opened yet, but who did this? This is really excessive. I told you to block my nostrils, and you did it like this?" as she finished preparing the pop-up store. "If you don't buy much, you won't get anything! Hey, ladies at the register, come here and take a picture because you're too bored. Sit here! Take a picture one by one. Hurry up and get lost!" she continuously held events for fans.
After the pop-up store ended, RalRal visited the seafood market and showcased her eating broadcast with yellowtail sashimi and sea squirt. She said, "The rock sea squirt is really delicious, so pick it out and eat it quickly. The sashimi is salty~," melting away her fatigue. She continued, "I'm going out for the first time since giving birth! I'm a free woman! I'm not going home today! Honestly, I felt like I was going to cry when I left home! But once I came out, I wasn't sad at all. Even when I'm out, I have to keep watching home cam and feel responsible for seeing the baby! Since I can't drink, my mom said, 'Yura~ You're next to Seobin, can you drink like that? What if later, when he smells you, he thinks the smell of alcohol is your smell and thinks you're an alcoholic?!' I definitely need this time. Lastly, cheers, and you just have to work hard for another 6 years~ If you don't have money, just earn more," as she enjoyed a meal with the staff.
The second main character of 'The Manager's Room' was actor Yoon Jong-hoon. Following the last broadcast, he practiced calligraphy while listening to Buddha's teachings, and manager Kim Soo-bin said, "Even in everyday life, there are many moments of a scholar in his behavior. After the broadcast, many people contacted me around him, asking if it was a fabrication. But it's not a fabrication," showing his affection for Jong-hoon.
He then slowly savored a gem cross-stitch and a letter sent by a fan, saying, "Did the fans send this? How should I repay... Oh my, what should I do?" He was moved, saying, "I feel like I'm going to cry suddenly. I feel heavier because I'm sorry," and the manager comforted him, saying, "You just have to work harder. Communicate."
The manager also mentioned, "He even has a birthday calendar to celebrate the birthdays of acquaintances. He says he finds his own birthday too burdensome and wishes it wouldn't be celebrated," representing Jong-hoon's personality. Jong-hoon added, "Someone said that after getting married, he gave a congratulatory gift, but the friend he received it from didn't give one. When he meets friends, he will only think about that. In fact, you shouldn't expect. You just do it if you want to," speaking about the scholar's spirit.
Upon arriving at the profile shooting location, he immediately called out the names of the staff, saying, "You cut your hair?", "Have you been well?" greeting them sweetly. The manager requested, "Please don't smile, oppa. I wish you were a little more sickly," and Yoon Jong-hoon immediately adjusted his expression accordingly.
Later, invited to the manager's housewarming, Jong-hoon said, "This is amazing~ You even made stew? Wow, this is yellowtail! Since this is your main dish, let's put it in the center. What you made is the main dish. First, let's separate the plastic and vinyl for easier cleanup," expressing his admiration for the manager's effort.
Other dazzling friends also appeared, and the manager explained, "The criteria for inviting friends to the housewarming are those I cherish by age. Shall we introduce ourselves?" surprising the panelists by explaining that they were meeting for the first time. The friends introduced themselves, saying, "I became friends after greeting each other in the hallway," and "Dae-jung is my younger brother, and I became friends with Soo-bin through Dae-jung," sharing their connections.
Yoon Jong-hoon said, "Ah, hello. I'm Yoon Jong-hoon... The reason I became friends with Soo-bin is that when I met him as a manager, I asked about his aspirations. It left a strong impression on me. We shared many deep conversations about our professions... Nice to meet you. Enjoy your meal," finishing his scholar-like greeting. The manager then said, "Please take out the utensils you prepared. Who brought the cake earlier?" as they began their meal.
He remarked, "I don't eat cilantro, but I know this cake is very hot," and presented a cilantro cake and a mosquito bookmark, saying, "I prepared this for you, oppa. It's really hard to find," surprising the panelists.
'The Manager's Room' airs every Saturday at 11:10 PM on MBC.
[Seo Ye-ji, Star Today Guest Reporter]
