‘SNL Korea’ is a comedy show that creates a buzz every episode with its bold and provocative humor. While this season is gaining attention for its sharp satire and relatable characters, four new crew members who joined after a highly competitive selection process are making a huge impact. With their unique personalities, they have delivered dense performances in their roles, firmly establishing themselves as the next big stars of variety shows.
Ahn Ju-mi was the first to stand out, effortlessly playing the youngest employee in the ‘Smile Clinic’ segment who constantly uses new slang like ‘Yare’ and ‘Bamti.’ She also built a unique character as the ‘Noejeol Reporter’ in ‘Weekend Update,’ recently climbing the ranks of the most talked-about non-drama cast members.
Lee A-ra is drawing attention for her incredibly realistic acting. In ‘Smile Clinic,’ she perfectly portrayed the exhausted modern worker with a turtle-neck posture and a blank expression, earning her the nickname ‘Turtle Neck Teacher.’ She is being praised as a next-generation scene-stealer who captures attention even without a single line.
Jung Chang-hwan is a key source of laughter as ‘Chang-hwan Teacher,’ who reveals the true nature of Director Kim Won-hoon. He provides a satisfying twist for viewers, appearing polite on the surface but delivering sharp, cutting remarks behind the scenes. His familiar yet fresh look is helping him connect well with the public.
Jung Hee-soo, known online as a ‘meme star,’ has also emerged as a rising talent. She showed off her versatility by playing a sly, flashy employee in ‘Smile Clinic’ and acting as the sole female presence among rough men in ‘MUSMA,’ proving her wide acting spectrum.
Meanwhile, episode 8 of ‘SNL Korea’ Season 8, featuring host Lee Jung-eun, will be released on May 16 at 8 PM.
