KBS 2TV’s ‘Gaojeong’ Debuts with Kim Jung-hyun’s Hilarious Disappearance
KBS 2TV’s newest variety show, ‘Ganeunjung Oneunjung Lim Jeong’—commonly referred to as ‘Gaojeong’—made its grand premiere on May 16, and newcomer Kim Jung-hyun is already winning hearts with his unique and quirky on-screen presence.
The show follows five celebrity hosts—Lim Jeong, Boom, Ahn Jae-hyeon, Kim Jung-hyun, and Kim Jae-won—as they deliver daily necessities via a mobile convenience store to remote villages and connect with the locals through heartwarming stories over a night’s stay.
In the very first episode, the “Jeong Siblings” head to Hyojado Island, where they quickly transform a 3.5-ton truck into a fully functional convenience store. Their adventure begins as they travel around the island to alert residents about their special pop-up store.
Things quickly spiral into delightful chaos. The Jeong Siblings are completely overwhelmed by an unexpected rush of customers. The sudden influx leaves both the cast and customers in a comedic frenzy, with one local quipping, “Your soul looks gone,” and others noting how flushed their faces became amid the hustle.
Kim Jung-hyun’s antics especially stood out. Dubbed “So Jung-hyun” by the crew due to his constant disappearing acts, Kim kept vanishing into thin air while trying to juggle tasks behind the scenes. At one point, he even slipped entirely off camera without the crew realizing, heightening the hilarity of the situation.
Producers revealed, “Within just 10 minutes of his first fixed variety show, Kim Jung-hyun displayed a charm we’ve never seen before. We hope viewers are excited for more from our hard-working ‘So Jung-hyun’.”
To find out where Kim Jung-hyun disappears to and what sparked all the laughter, tune in to the premiere episode of ‘Gaojeong’ on KBS 2TV, airing Friday, May 16 at 9:50 PM KST.
