Girls' Generation member Taeyeon found herself in an awkward but funny situation after accidentally making a comment about a guest on tvN's Amazing Saturday, prompting her to apologize immediately.
The moment happened during episode 439 of the variety show, which aired on October 24 and featured dancers Bada, Shimizu, and Ingyoo as special guests.
During one segment, the cast was asked to guess the meaning of "Haeng Kkol," a nickname used to describe Ingyoo.
Without hesitation, Taeyeon guessed, "Happy squid?"
Her unexpected answer surprised the other cast members and quickly turned into a humorous moment.
However, when someone pointed out that her guess could sound rude, Taeyeon immediately lowered her head and apologized.
She said, "I'm sorry."
Host Boom then playfully reacted to her answer.
He joked, "Your inner thoughts came out too loudly. But you were close."
Boom explained that "Haeng Kkol" was actually short for "happy troublemaker," a nickname describing Ingyoo's carefree and outspoken personality.
The cast continued joking about the misunderstanding, with some suggesting that Taeyeon's answer might actually sound better than the original nickname.
Shimizu then explained why Ingyoo had earned the unusual nickname.
She shared, "He does whatever he wants. He's fearless, although you haven't seen everything yet."
She continued, "I envy how freely he expresses himself. He's like a happy troublemaker."
Her explanation helped clarify that the nickname was meant to describe Ingyoo's bold and carefree nature rather than criticize him.
The exchange remained lighthearted, with the cast laughing about the unexpected answer and the meaning behind the nickname.
Although Taeyeon's initial guess was considered impolite by someone on the show, she immediately acknowledged the comment and apologized.
The brief misunderstanding became another playful moment on Amazing Saturday, rather than developing into a serious dispute.
The October 24 episode featured Bada, Shimizu, and Ingyoo sharing their personalities and interactions with the regular cast while participating in the show's games.
