The story of how Shim Jin-hwa followed her husband's schedule just to see Kim Young-chul

"I didn't follow my husband, I went to see Kim Young-chul" Shim Jin-hwa's bombshell confession

Comedian Shim Jin-hwa revealed her intense fandom for her senior comedian, Kim Young-chul.

In the video titled 'Kim Young-chul's Chaotic Birthday Party, where you can't tell if the lack of audio is a mockery or a compliment,' uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Kim Young-chul Original' on the 10th, Shim Jin-hwa spoke up, claiming to be a die-hard fan of Kim Young-chul. At the party, Shim Jin-hwa and Lee Kyung-bun, who are Kim Young-chul's juniors and members of the so-called 'Young-chul Fan Club,' joined in, turning the scene into a sea of laughter.

Shim Jin-hwa has been a fan of Kim Young-chul since before her debut. She explained her reason for becoming a fan, saying, "Even before I debuted, I watched Kim Young-chul on TV and thought he was so bright and funny." In particular, an episode from the time her husband, Kim Won-hyo, appeared as a guest on Kim Young-chul's radio program was revealed.

Shim Jin-hwa recalled, "After I debuted, my husband Kim Won-hyo became a guest on Kim Young-chul's radio," and mentioned that she used to follow her husband to the radio station every morning. She added, "I would follow my husband in the morning and hide just to see Kim Young-chul oppa." She even watched him through the window.

At the time, people around them misunderstood, thinking she couldn't leave her husband's side because they were newlyweds. Shim Jin-hwa expressed her frustration, saying, "People reacted as if we couldn't be apart because we were newlyweds. But I went there to see Kim Young-chul."

From 'Strange Woman' to 'Regular Guest'... The birth of the 'Young-chul Fan Club'

Shim Jin-hwa's behavior eventually led to her career. This is because the production staff present noticed her actions. Shim Jin-hwa confessed, "The writer and PD said, 'That woman is a bit strange,' and 'Let's try bringing her on,' so I became a regular guest on the radio." In essence, her fandom led to a job.

Currently, Kim Young-chul hosts 'Kim Young-chul's Power FM' on SBS Power FM every morning from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Shim Jin-hwa's actions also influenced her junior, Lee Kyung-bun. Lee Kyung-bun, a junior from the SBS open recruitment, knowing that Shim Jin-hwa had become close to Kim Young-chul, requested, "Senior, please introduce me to Young-chul oppa!" This is how the 'Young-chul Fan Club' was officially formed.

Explaining her process of becoming a fan of Kim Young-chul, Lee Kyung-bun said, "At first, I thought, 'Ugh, I'm sick of him,' but at some point, I fell head over heels." She also expressed respect for Shim Jin-hwa's bold fan activities. Lee Kyung-bun added, "She wore a BoA wig and imitated BoA, and it looked truly amazing how she didn't care about the eyes of BoA's fan club. I wondered how a person could be so confident."

In response, Kim Young-chul showed playful chemistry by asking, "Are you my fan or my anti-fan?"

Cast/Participants

At the birthday party, comedians Shim Jin-hwa and Lee Kyung-bun, who are fans and juniors of Kim Young-chul, were present. They introduced themselves as the president and vice president of Kim Young-chul's fan club, acting as members of the so-called 'Young-chul Fan Club.'

Shim Jin-hwa has a history of working as a regular guest on Kim Young-chul's radio, and Lee Kyung-bun, a junior from the SBS open recruitment, has formed a relationship following Kim Young-chul along with Shim Jin-hwa.

Background and Context

This episode originated from the birthday party video released on the YouTube channel 'Kim Young-chul Original' on the 10th. The title of the video is 'Kim Young-chul's Chaotic Birthday Party, where you can't tell if the lack of audio is a mockery or a compliment.'

At the party, Shim Jin-hwa and Lee Kyung-bun appeared, introducing themselves as the president and vice president of Kim Young-chul's fan club.