‘But Really!’ Youngest Kai Becomes the ‘All-Round Entertainer’ Capturing Tak Jae-hoon... Forecasting the Monday Entertainment Powerhouse

SBS's new entertainment show 〈But Really!〉(hereafter ‘But Really’) has emerged as a new powerhouse for Monday nights, showcasing a shocking worldview and perfect chemistry among the MCs right from its first broadcast. The first episode aired on the 2nd, recording a peak viewership rating of 2.9%, and achieving 0.9% in the 2049 demographic, ranking first among all channels in the same time slot, marking a pleasant start.

〈But Really〉 is a unique concept show that breaks away from the conventional talk show format, providing a new worldview and characters in each episode. In the first episode, the setting of a ‘prison’ brought together the top-ranked Lee Soo-ji, new inmate Tak Jae-hoon, seasoned Lee Sang-min, and the unexpectedly charming youngest Kai, creating an extraordinary chemistry.

“It’s a special crime of heart theft!”... The Bold Performance of Entertainer Kai

The highlight of the broadcast was undoubtedly the performance of the youngest MC, Kai. He made a striking entrance with a playful setup claiming he was brought in on charges of ‘heart theft’ during a fan meeting, capturing attention from the opening. He dominated the scene with a dance to EXO's hit song ‘Love Shot’, and when senior Tak Jae-hoon hesitated to perform his initiation, he boldly quipped, “Is the great Tak Jae-hoon nervous?”, turning the scene into a sea of laughter.

Kai's boldness also shone during his encounter with guest Choo Sung-hoon. When Choo revealed that he usually doesn’t wear underwear due to being charged with ‘habitual exposure’, Kai surprised everyone with an unexpected action to verify the fact. After confirming, Kai’s innocent reaction of asking, “Why aren’t you wearing any?” brought great laughter to the viewers.

From Financial Philosophy to ‘Sweet’ Worldview Immersion... The Birth of the All-Round Youngest

Kai also revealed an unexpectedly frugal side, adding to his charm. Preferring savings over stocks and stating that he thinks countless times before buying even a single accessory, when Tak Jae-hoon tempted him by saying, “I can make you spend money in 30 minutes,” Kai firmly replied, “I have all my money tied up”, completing a playful banter chemistry with Tak Jae-hoon.

His performance continued in the ‘2:2 Meeting’ worldview with the second guest Jeon So-min. He showcased his ‘sweetness’ by volunteering to escort Lee Soo-ji, who was dressed as a fragile woman, and naturally accepted Jeon So-min’s ‘Love Frog’ moment, solidifying his position as an all-round entertainer.

From the very first broadcast, Kai stood out among veteran entertainers Tak Jae-hoon, Lee Sang-min, and Lee Soo-ji without feeling intimidated, and viewers are eagerly anticipating what kind of entertainment syndrome he will create through 〈But Really!〉.