SHINee’s Key recently revealed the tough experience that led to him collapsing after his Western Cuisine Culinary Arts practical exam.

In the upcoming episode of MBC’s I Live Alone (airing on the 29th), Key’s results from the exam will be shown.

Without any academy help, Key worked tirelessly to prepare for the exam, sacrificing sleep and practicing intensely.

However, the pressure at the exam site took a toll on him. Wearing his cooking uniform, Key could be seen clutching his personal error notebook, nervously reviewing his notes one last time before the big test.

When the examiner finally called the start of the exam, Key entered the room, his face filled with anxiety. In the practical exam, he had to complete two out of 30 tasks within a set time.

The stakes were high, and all eyes were on Key to see if he could handle the pressure and show his skills.

After the exam, Key was visibly exhausted. He left the exam room without changing out of his cooking uniform, dragging his belongings behind him.

As soon as he reached a quiet spot, he collapsed onto the floor, drained and unable to move.

With a blank look on his face, Key shared his thoughts, saying, “It really felt like a battlefield,” and “It was so intense.” He also admitted, “For a moment, I felt really pitiful,” sparking curiosity about the struggles he faced during the exam.

Despite his packed schedule, Key gave his all to the culinary exam, and fans will be able to see the results on Home Alone.

Don’t miss this emotional moment—Home Alone airs every Friday at 11:10 PM.

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Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin’s When the Phone Rings has issued an apology for the recent controversy surrounding the mockery of sign language.

On November 29th, the drama’s production team released a statement on the viewer’s board addressing the issue. The statement began by saying, “We take the criticism about the improper handling of sign language very seriously, especially as it led to the mockery of the Deaf community and Korean sign language.”

They went on to clarify, “The drama’s theme centers around ‘communication’ between people, and there was absolutely no intention to mock or belittle sign language, which is a vital communication tool for the Deaf community.”

However, the production team admitted, “We humbly acknowledge that we did not give enough attention to the struggles of the Deaf community and the importance of Korean sign language. We will ensure that such mistakes do not happen again in the future.”

The statement also highlighted the role of sign language in the drama, saying, “Sign language plays a crucial part in the relationship between the two main characters as they learn to communicate with each other. Through their journey, we want to show the true value of sign language as an important tool that connects people.”

The production team concluded by asking for viewers' continued support, saying, “We hope you will keep watching the drama and point out any shortcomings you notice.”

Earlier, in the first episode of When the Phone Rings, which aired on November 22nd, a mistake occurred when sign language interpreter Hong Hee Joo (played by Chae Soo Bin) mistakenly used the sign for "mountain" while trying to interpret "landslide" due to a broadcast error.

This led to the sign being misunderstood as a finger gesture commonly seen as offensive, sparking backlash.

After the episode aired, a viewer posted a complaint on the viewer’s board, asking for an apology for mocking sign language.

The viewer explained that the sign for "mountain" is different from the offensive gesture and that using it in this context was hurtful to the Deaf community, as it has been used as a joke by hearing people.

The post described this as an act of discrimination and mockery, calling for a more respectful approach.

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