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"Since no MC offers came in, I just made one myself" Jang Seong-gyu's bold challenge

Broadcaster Jang Seong-gyu has transformed into a dating program producer. As a fan of dating shows, he has set the stage himself and even secured the MC position. On the 9th, Jang shared this news by posting photos taken at a tennis court on his personal social media.

In the released photos, six male and female cast members are standing in a row with Jang Seong-gyu at the center. Jang candidly revealed the background of the production, saying, "I love dating shows, but since no MC offers were coming in, I just made one myself." He piqued fans' curiosity by adding the hashtag "#NaTeSol" (Tennis version of 'I Am Solo') to the content.

The atmosphere of the filming site was also revealed without filter. Expressing his satisfaction as a producer, Jang said, "It was so much fun throughout the filming. If the response is good, we'll go for Season 2. Singles, escape!" He even hinted at the possibility of running it as a seasonal series. This shows his intention to develop it into a full-fledged series rather than just a one-off content.

Tennis enthusiast Jang Seong-gyu previews 'NaTeSol' on his YouTube channel

This project is closely related to Jang Seong-gyu's personal YouTube channel, 'Jang Seong-gyu-niverse K-universe.' He has already been showcasing his side as a 'tennis mania' by consistently producing tennis-related content through the channel. Since he is passionate enough to participate in tennis tournaments himself, this attempt to combine his hobby, tennis, with the popular genre of dating programs feels even more natural.

Jang Seong-gyu's career has been a continuous series of transformations since his days as an announcer. Having made a name for himself through the 2011 MBC announcer recruitment program 'New Employee,' he built a solid career as a founding member of JTBC. Later, after turning freelance in 2019, he emerged as a blue chip in the variety show industry and established himself as an icon of the new media era by serving as the MC for the YouTube variety show 'Workman.'

Currently, he communicates directly with viewers by operating the YouTube channels 'Jang Seong-gyu-niverse' and 'Manri Jang Seong-gyu.' His content, which combines his clean hosting skills from his announcer days with his unique wit, is exerting powerful influence on YouTube beyond traditional broadcasting platforms. Fans are focusing their attention on what kind of result will be created when his content planning skills meet the clear theme of tennis in this 'tennis dating program.'

"If the response is good, we'll go for Season 2" Jang Seong-gyu's honest thoughts

Jang Seong-gyu shared his direct thoughts on this content. Expressing the joy of the filming site, he said, "It was so much fun throughout the filming."

He also added his future plans. He hinted at the possibility of follow-up production, saying, "If the response is good, we'll go for Season 2," and shouted to the cast, "Singles, escape!"

Background and Context

Jang Seong-gyu is a tennis enthusiast who enjoys the sport enough to participate in tournaments. He has already been consistently presenting tennis-related content through his personal YouTube channel, 'Jang Seong-gyu-niverse K-universe.'

This project began when he, a lover of dating shows, jumped into production himself after not receiving any offers to be an MC.