Son Jun-ho showed his frugal side even to his family.
On the afternoon of the 1st, the MBC entertainment program 'The Manager's Perspective' (hereinafter 'The Manager') featured the couple Kim So-hyun and Son Jun-ho, along with singer Hwang Min-ho.
In this episode, musical actor couple Kim So-hyun and Son Jun-ho appeared as the first guests. Early in the morning, Kim So-hyun prepared breakfast, and Son Jun-ho monitored her, saying, "Honey, you're wearing thin pajamas? Did you turn on the heater?"
The manager reported, "His frugal spirit... Sometimes when we have catering prepared for schedules, he asks to take all the leftover snacks. He really loves snacks," revealing Son Jun-ho's strong frugality.
Son Jun-ho asked his son Joo-an, "Why are your ears so red?" and was shocked by the response, "I showered with hot water." He said, "They say the right water temperature is good. Just like your mom. Using hot water can cause skin aging," showing his frugal mindset even to his son.
Kim So-hyun boasted about Joo-an's achievements, saying, "He's going to receive an award for urban air mobility. Let's go in grandpa's car." She added, "Since the airplane experiences severe turbulence, I got inspired and conducted an experiment this time. Recently, I played a scientist, and when Joo-an saw the script, he laughed and asked, 'Mom, do you know the chemical symbols?'"
While Son Jun-ho took Joo-an to school, Kim So-hyun enjoyed some alone time by turning on the living room lights, which made the panelists cheer.
However, when Son Jun-ho returned, she turned the lights off again. So-hyun said, "When we first got married, I bought 12 of these towels. I gradually threw them away, and when you asked who threw away the towels, you knew that the towels we bought when we got married are still left, right?" referring to the towels they had used for 15 years. She then worried, "Aren't you going to get scratches on your face?" to which Son Jun-ho playfully replied, "Your face is beautiful."
Afterward, the couple headed to their schedule with their manager. When So-hyun said, "When you go out for a company dinner and I can't reach you, I tearfully contact Hyuk-jin," Son Jun-ho joked, "That's why the manager feels uncomfortable every time that happens," making everyone laugh.
At that moment, Jun-ho exclaimed, "Yes! Today the tunnel is free," delighted to see that tolls are waived for three or more passengers. He told So-hyun, "Smile, So-hyun! Free!" and the couple smiled widely, proving they were more than three people, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
Upon arriving at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, the two hurried to prepare for the 'Empress Myeongseong' performance. After finishing her makeup, So-hyun called her mother, asking, "Can you play for me now?" and her mother played the piano over the phone. While warming up her voice with her mother, she said, "Do I sound nasal? Thank you," and hurried to the stage to perform successfully with Son Jun-ho.
The second guest was Hwang Min-ho. He went up to the 4th-floor practice room as soon as he woke up and surprised the panelists by practicing the janggu (Korean drum) from the morning. At that moment, his father appeared, and upon hearing the janggu, he woke up and worried about his young son, saying, "You need to get some sleep!"
His father said, "I was the original manager, and when Min-woo started singing at the age of 5, I quit everything to become his manager. Since there was no company, I drove and took care of everything myself."
Another manager revealed, "I tried to connect with him by asking if he liked games, but he said he was busy playing the janggu. Our son asks for snacks, but Min-ho has never done that. He feels like an old soul," exposing Min-ho's mature side.
His father expressed, "When you go on stage, you have to do it confidently for the audience to applaud. I can't continue being a manager like this forever. As I get older, it really hurts my heart. I want to be with you for a long time," shedding tears.
He shared his unspoken feelings in an interview, saying, "The kids are young, and I don't know how long I can support them. Thinking about that makes me feel gloomy, and I want to protect them for a long time..."
Hwang Min-ho, who has a Vietnamese mother, ate local pho from the morning, making the panelists envious. The 6th grader said, "When I go to school, I'm the oldest. I'm quite popular." When his older brother Min-woo revealed, "He got confessed to at school," their father showed interest, saying, "Don't eat, just tell me," which made everyone laugh.
Min-ho replied, "She wrote me a letter, but I just told her to stay friends." Min-woo chimed in, "You have pretty high standards, huh? You shouldn't do that," giving advice.
Hong Hyun-hee asked, "Why did you want to stay friends?" and Min-ho replied, "I already have a girlfriend... She's my fan," jokingly. The panelists collapsed in laughter, and Lee Young-ja bluntly said, "That's too cheesy," making everyone laugh even harder.
Afterward, the Hwang Min-ho family headed to his event together. Enjoying the popularity from fans, Min-ho displayed his unique eating habits by having bone soup for lunch.
After Min-woo's performance ended, Hwang Min-ho took the stage. Receiving cheers from fans, he performed several songs before heading to a mini fan meeting. His father said, "Fans come from all over the country, so we take pictures together and hold a small fan meeting. My sons! Even if my heart is always happy, when I have to go perform at dawn, it really hurts my heart. If I get reborn, I will be born young so that you won't hear me say I'm old. I love you," expressing his feelings for his sons.
'The Manager's Perspective' airs every Saturday at 11:10 PM on MBC.
[Seo Ye-ji, Star Today Guest Reporter]
