Jang Sung-kyu and Ko Young-bae considered retirement over a pair of glasses

Entertainer Jang Sung-kyu and singer Ko Young-bae have confessed to a dizzying moment in their past when they nearly ended their entertainment careers due to a single pair of glasses. In the KBS Joy variety show 'Birds of a Feather,' airing at 8 PM on the 29th, Lee Seok Hoon, Jang Sung-kyu, and Ko Young-bae are shown relaxing at a hot spring in Osaka, Japan.

During the episode, the three enjoyed the leisure of the Osaka hot spring while sharing memories of visiting public baths with their families. Ko Young-bae, a father raising a daughter, along with Lee Seok Hoon and Jang Sung-kyu, who are fathers to sons, shared realistic parenting anecdotes centered around bathhouse experiences, sparking relatability for any parent.

A Retirement Crisis Triggered by Glasses, and a Sudden Uninvited Guest

Amidst their peaceful conversation, unexpected confessions burst from Jang Sung-kyu and Ko Young-bae. The two surprised everyone on set by revealing moments of crisis where they almost completely walked away from the entertainment industry. In particular, Jang Sung-kyu recounted a bewildering incident caused by a trivial prop—a pair of glasses—describing the intense situation at the time. The specific details of how a single pair of glasses led to the extreme consideration of retirement will be revealed during the broadcast.

However, the healing time was not long-lasting. An unexpected uninvited guest appeared, shattering the tranquil atmosphere of the hot spring. Faced with the sudden change, Ko Young-bae repeatedly expressed his intense dislike, eventually even refusing to accept the situation, turning the set into a chaotic scene filled with screams in an instant. The episode piques curiosity as to why the peaceful hot spring trip suddenly transformed into such a spectacular scene.

A 100% Synchronized Journey of "Free Husbands"

KBS Joy's 'Birds of a Feather' is a variety program that features travelers with high "synchronization" who share similar traits. On this trip to Osaka, Lee Seok Hoon, Jang Sung-kyu, and Ko Young-bae, acting as so-called "free husbands," relieve their exhaustion while sharing their personal behind-the-scenes stories. Rather than just sightseeing, the show will capture them sharing various aspects of their lives, including parenting and their broadcasting careers.

Airing every Wednesday at 8 PM, the main highlights of the program are the chemistry between the three cast members and the unexpected unexpected situations. The retirement confessions and the identity of the uninvited guest at the Osaka hot spring can be discovered in the broadcast on the 29th.