‘Radio Star’ Hong Hyun-hee, revealing daily life and concerns as a family content-centered entertainer
On the broadcast of MBC’s entertainment show ‘Radio Star’ on the 21st, as they invited guests from various fields for a ‘final boss’ special, entertainer Hong Hyun-hee garnered attention by candidly sharing the realities and concerns she has felt while running family-centered content.
On this episode, former announcer Baek Ji-yeon, Jannabi’s Choi Jung-hoon, and musical actress Min Kyung-ah appeared to share their own stories and experiences.
Hong Hyun-hee has been communicating with viewers through content featuring her husband Jason and son Jun-beom on her personal YouTube channel.
During the broadcast, she humorously mentioned, “Nowadays, if I don’t appear, the views go up,” reflecting the amusing reality.
This clearly illustrates the phenomenon where children emerge as the core of content in family-centered content.
She also confessed that an episode she produced as an experimental content, titled ‘Appetite suppression experiment using blue tableware,’ receIVEd lower responses than expected.
This confession not only reflects the concerns of content creators but also shows that attempts to adapt to changing viewer needs do not always lead to positIVE outcomes. It’s an episode that encapsulates both the sincerity and frustration from the creator’s perspectIVE.
She also addressed the spreading rumors of her family’s ‘overseas immigration’ through online communities, which stemmed from a traditional costume photo shoot in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Hong Hyun-hee explained, “It was just a commemoratIVE photo taken in a nice atmosphere, but misunderstandings arose.”
This incident highlights how personal images can be distorted within public interest as the influence of family-centered content grows.
Another highlight of the broadcast was the various episodes related to her son Jun-beom.
When actors Han Ji-min and Ahn Hyun-mo visited her home, they immediately showed affection by hugging him, while a close friend, Shinggyru, had a completely different reaction, surprising everyone.
In particular, an anecdote where Shinggyru shed tears at a pure word from Jun-beom is expected to evoke viewers’ emotions with its overflowing humanity.
Hong Hyun-hee also shared realistic struggles she faces while balancing parenting and broadcasting activities.
She introduced an anecdote using ‘noisy toys’ as a method to avoid arguing as much as possible in front of the child during conflicts with her husband, passing on practical tips for real life. This showcases the role of entertainment that goes beyond simple laughter to provide substantial empathy and information through broadcasts.
At the end of the broadcast, Hong Hyun-hee teased about a new family content she has not yet revealed, saying, “I have a hidden card,” with a smile.
Her activities, transcending entertainment and YouTube content, are solidifying her position not just as a comedian but as a ‘family content creator.’
Hong Hyun-hee’s sincere stories and dIVErse episodes as an entertainer are expected to bring warm laughter and empathy to viewers through this broadcast.