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Published: 2026.09.26 (Sat)
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EVNNE's Park Ji-hoo experiences difficulties communicating in Japanese while performing ryokan check-in duties

EVNNE member Park Ji-hoo faced language barriers while attempting to handle check-in duties at a Japanese ryokan.

Park Ji-hoo, a member of the group EVNNE, was captured experiencing difficulties in linguistic communication while performing check-in duties at a Japanese ryokan.

According to the 'EVNNE HOUR' Episode 2 video posted on Mnet's official YouTube channel, Park Ji-hoo took charge of the ryokan's check-in duties. In the video, Park Ji-hoo continued the situation by mixing Japanese and English while in the process of confirming the customer's Name, Address, and Phone number.

EVNNE 박지후, 료칸 체크인 업무 중 겪은 일본어 소통의 어려움

"My life is ruined" Park Ji-hoo expresses embarrassment at repeated language barriers

During the check-in process, Park Ji-hoo showed signs of struggling with Japanese speech while confirming customer information and guiding them to their Room number. According to the video's voice transcription data, while proceeding with the check-in procedure, Park Ji-hoo expressed his embarrassed feelings, making remarks such as "This really isn't working" and "I'm ruined. My life is ruined."

In particular, scenes were confirmed where he attempted to use Japanese expressions while searching for the customer's name or guiding them to their room number, but faced difficulties in smooth communication. Park Ji-hoo continued his work by mixing Japanese and Korean while calling the customer "Kyakusama (Customer)" or guiding them regarding meal times and bath usage times (such as until 15:00).

Concluding duties by continuing meal times and facility guidance

In the following situation, Park Ji-hoo attempted to provide guidance regarding the use of the ryokan's facilities. According to the conversation in the video, the content includes informing that dinner will be held on the 3rd floor (Momiji-dong) and providing the available time slots (from 18:00 to 19:45, etc.).

While proceeding with the work, Park Ji-hoo also mentioned that he "gained confidence," and subsequently continued the check-in duties, such as confirming the number of customers (4 people) with other members and guiding them to the elevator location. In the final part of the video, the situation concludes with encouraging conversation such as "You did so well today."

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