Broadcaster Haha is reviving his alter ego 'Hybrid Sam Is Rising Rio Rave' after 13 years.
In the MBC entertainment program 'What Do You Do When You Play?' airing on the 5th at 6:30 PM (directed by Kim Jin-yong, Lee Joo-won, Ahn Ji-sun, Lee Do-eun, Bang Seong-soo/written by Noh Min-sun), the members will be seen forming a 'stock clearance team' to sell Haha's 'Infinite Challenge' figures.
In the previous 'Broadcasting Country' episode, Haha visited the MBC goods shop and was shocked to check the stock ranking of the 'Infinite Challenge' figures. He discovered that the stock of his popular character 'Hybrid Sam Is Rising Rio Rave' (hereafter 'Hybrid') exceeded 100 units. Yoo Jae-suk's figures were sold out, while Haha's figures were struggling at the bottom of the sales rankings, which brought laughter.
To restore Haha's honor, Yoo Jae-suk, Joo Woo-jae, and Lee Yi-kyung join forces to sell the 'Hybrid' figures. The members gathered at the MBC goods shop hear the exact sales tally, and Haha is confronted with a more shocking truth. Lee Yi-kyung hurriedly covers Haha's ears while Yoo Jae-suk bursts into laughter, sparking curiosity about what the truth might be.
In particular, Haha's revival of the 'Hybrid' character after 13 years for the stock sale captures attention. The 'Hybrid' character, born in 2012, is characterized by having two hearts and long bangs that obscure its eyes. Haha expresses, "It's my favorite character," reminiscing with deep emotion.
Haha appears dressed in the 'Hybrid' character outfit, like a battle uniform, but unlike before, the fullness of the bangs has diminished, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Joo Woo-jae comments on Haha's thinning bangs, saying, "Now you can see in front of you. Back then, there was so much hair that you couldn't see your eyes..." which brings laughter as he laments the passage of time.
The tear-jerking revival scene of Haha's 'Hybrid' character can be seen in the MBC 'What Do You Do When You Play?' airing on July 5 at 6:30 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Maeil Business Newspaper Star Today Reporter]
