A Glimpse into Yoo Jae-suk’s College Days

Seoul Metropolitan City College Throwback

The latest episode of SBS’s entertaining show, ‘Tum-Man-Na-Myun’, welcomed the actors Jang Hyun-sung and Kim Dae-myung as special guests. The episode delighted fans by revisiting a slice of Seoul Metropolitan City’s vibrant college culture, focusing on the humorous recollections of the beloved television host, Yoo Jae-suk.

Jang Hyun-sung’s Playful Accusation

Actor Jang Hyun-sung nostalgically teased Yoo about his student days:

> ‘Were you part of Seoul National University of Arts, class of 91? I was a returning student from the 89 batch,’ quipped Jang, recalling the Metropolitan City ambiance of their university life.

He added with a grin, ‘I genuinely remember your student demeanor. There were always characters like you around.’

Yoo’s Playful Response

In response, Yoo cajoled back at Jang with a lighthearted gesture: ‘It seems Brother Kkokkomu has a knack for harsh words,’ eliciting laughs from fellow guests.

A Fashion Flashback

Jang then humorously unveiled a vivid sequence from his memory revisiting December 1993. ‘I returned to campus to find fellow older students lounging, weary from late-night studies. It was then we saw Yoo and his friends striding through the gates in formal attire—clearly aiming to appear more mature than their years,’ he laughed, painting a picture of Yoo’s attempt at the sophisticated attire of the times.

Shiny Hair and Background Music

Adding fuel to the fond flame, Jang recalled, ‘Though Yoo’s hair looks natural now, back then, it glistened with oil as if they could hear an exclusive track in their ears,’ drawing yet more laughter from the audience.

Embracing the Playful Critique

Yoo, smilingly acknowledged the light jibe, querying, ‘So, in essence, you’re saying we were insufferable?’ He jested as Kim Dae-myung joined in—likely to Yoo’s playful chagrin—remarking, ‘Sounds like they thought you were quite the rebel.’

In essence, this episode of ‘Tum-Man-Na-Myun’ combined humor with nostalgia, offering fans a delightful glimpse into the early days of one of television’s most enduring stars.

Reflection and Legacy

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