Shin Gi-ru, Baek Jin-kyung, and Yoo Byung-kwon deliver unfiltered truth bombs and 'host bar' incidents on 'When Three Comedians Get Together'

The variety program 'When Three Comedians Get Together' (hereafter 'When Three Comedians Get Together'), where comedians engage in unfiltered conversations, has returned for Season 2. In the first episode released by VIVO TV, Shin Gi-ru, Baek Jin-kyung, and Yoo Byung-kwon, known as the legendary 'House of Peace' combination, appeared and presented unpredictable talk.

"Unnie, did you go to a host bar?" Shin Gi-ru's bombshell statement and diverging reactions

What shook the flow of the broadcast that day was Shin Gi-ru's unrestrained remarks. During the conversation, Shin Gi-ru mentioned recent rumors surrounding her and dropped a bombshell, saying, "But recently, there was a real rumor going around that I went to a host bar." In particular, she caused a stir on set by mentioning specific circumstances regarding a host bar escape incident in Daejeon, where a person appeared wearing clothes similar to the pink one-piece dress she enjoys wearing at home.

In response, Baek Jin-kyung and Yoo Byung-kwon could not hide their embarrassment. Shin Gi-ru appealed her unfairness, saying, "I am working so hard not to use bad language so that I can rise as an MC now." Regarding the rumors directed at her, Shin Gi-ru expressed her displeasure, saying, "What makes me angry is that there are people who believe it." Among the cast, a strange tension lingered over whether Shin Gi-ru's remarks were a simple joke or an actual happening, raising the level of the talk.

"Why mix in English?" The discourse on 'language and attitude' shared by the three cast members

Moving beyond simple gossip, the cast members also exchanged sharp criticisms regarding recent social trends. During the conversation, Shin Gi-ru spoke bluntly about the attitude of unnecessarily mixing English, saying, "I really hate this culture of having to mix in English when it can be said in Korean." This is read as a moment expressing rejection toward certain speech patterns appearing in recent media or daily life. Shin Gi-ru continued, "I am smart, I just dislike that kind of thing," conveying her desire for the public to feel comfortable with her.

In this process, Baek Jin-kyung and Yoo Byung-kwon either empathized with Shin Gi-ru's remarks or engaged in a joke-filled debate over the usage of the word 'commanding' used by Shin Gi-ru. Regarding her repeated decisions to quit smoking, Shin Gi-ru showed wit by comparing herself to a 'narcissist,' saying, "I am intoxicated by myself as I make decisions." Additionally, Shin Gi-ru speculated on the cause of her algorithm, mentioning that her recent algorithm is filled with transgender-related videos, saying, "When people see me, Unnie and Pungja Unnie pop up, and when they see Pungja Unnie, Unnie and I pop up, so this is the connection."

Reconstructing the 'House of Peace' combination, tiki-taka crossing through shyness and prejudice

The cast members also spoke honestly about their first meetings and relationships with each other. Baek Jin-kyung revealed the occasion she came to know her connection with Yoo Byung-kwon through Reels, stating that although she is not an acting major, she sent a DM because their chemistry was good. Baek Jin-kyung recalled an anecdote of filming together to help establish Yoo Byung-kwon's character, noting that the video filmed without any script, like a friend's older brother, received a huge response.

Meanwhile, the conversation continued regarding social prejudices about body types. Shin Gi-ru mentioned the gaze defined by appearance, saying, "There is a prejudice that overweight people must be cheerful." While they delivered unfiltered 'fact bombs' about each other's appearance and personality, the atmosphere was reversed when Shin Gi-ru's singing of IU's 'Heart' created an unexpected purity. Yoo Byung-kwon reacted to Shin Gi-ru singing, saying, "You sing quite purely than I thought."

'When Three Comedians Get Together' Season 2, returning after two years, seems to be an attempt to build new fun by capturing raw conversations that are hard to see in existing variety shows, based on the informal relationships between the cast members.

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