Actor Joo Ji Hoon has opened up about his experience with alcohol broadcasts and shared his love for biking.

On the November 26th episode of SBS’s variety show "Tteum Nan Myeon," Joo Ji Hoon appeared as a guest alongside actor Yoo Yeon Seok and director Kim Hee Won, who was promoting his new Disney+ series "Lighting Store."

During the show, Yoo Jae Suk asked the guests, “You both haven’t been on variety shows much lately, right?” Joo Ji Hoon responded honestly, saying, “I did go on a YouTube alcohol broadcast before, but I’m not doing that again. I don’t remember anything after drinking. When I drink a lot, I forget everything, and it affects my personal relationships.”

Later, Joo Ji Hoon led the group to a restaurant popular with people in the film industry. He explained, “This place became famous because directors and actors love it. Director Park Chan Wook and actor Kang Dong Won often come here.”

Once seated, Joo Ji Hoon shared his passion for biking. He said, “I went to Jeju Island recently to ride my bike. Actor Park Seong Woong joined me, and we rode for about 10 minutes before stopping at a beachside restaurant. We left the bikes there and spent the rest of the day drinking from 1 p.m. until 12 hours later.” This surprising story caught everyone’s attention.

Yoo Yeon Seok, also a fan of biking, mentioned his own bike model, and Joo Ji Hoon smiled, saying, “I have the same one. You really know your bikes, you have a good sense!”

Joo Ji Hoon continued, “When I’m riding my bike, I forget all my worries. I ride calmly, even on coastal roads, at about 50 km/h. I just enjoy the view.”

After their meal, the conversation shifted to gatherings. Joo Ji Hoon revealed, “We don’t often get together as the ‘82 group. It’s just singer Bi, actor Hyun Bin, and actor Lee Joon Ki. But we don’t meet up much.”

Yoo Yeon Seok shared, “I had a gathering last year with the ‘84 group. It included rapper San E, SG Wannabe’s Kim Yong Jun, singer Seven, webtoon artist Ki An 84, and actors Lee Joon Hyuk and Hyun Bong Sik.”

Yoo Jae Suk joked, “Isn’t Hyun Bong Sik also from ‘84?” making everyone laugh.

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When the Stars Gossip is facing a tough battle as its ratings continue to decline, leaving many to wonder if it can recover.

Despite its massive 500 billion KRW budget and a year-long production process, the drama’s viewership has been steadily dropping since its premiere.

The first two episodes of the show had relatively modest ratings, with 3.3% for episode one and 3.9% for episode two.

However, the third episode, which aired on January 11th, saw a sharp drop to just 2.2%, according to Nielsen Korea.

At this rate, the drama is on the verge of falling below 1% in viewership, which would be a serious blow for the production.

The drama’s star-studded cast, featuring Gong Hyo Jin and Lee Min Ho, hasn’t been enough to stop the slide in ratings.

As the show tries to maintain its momentum, the question remains: Can When the Stars Gossip bounce back, or will its viewership continue to sink?

With such a big budget and high expectations, viewers are still holding out hope for a recovery, but the drama’s future is uncertain unless ratings start climbing.

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