Announcer Park So-young, the “quirky sunshine,” and K-beauty legend Jung Saem-mool captured viewers’ hearts on MBC’s ‘Omniscient Interfering View’ (전참시) with their surprising mix of human charm and professional energy.
In the May 2nd episode (Episode 396), Park So-young returned with her upgraded bubbly energy. She stirred up the studio with stories about hiking with Yang Se-hyung, sparking rumors of a “pink” romance. She also showed off her quirky side with a unique running posture. After returning home, she tried her hand at cooking using Monk Sun-jae’s recipe from ‘Culinary Class Wars,’ eventually completing a decent zucchini soybean paste stew and flower cakes, much to the amusement of the cast.
Despite her quirky daily life, Park So-young is a total pro at work. While hosting a baseball program, she studied player info even during meals. She also chased her dream of hosting the “Golden Hand” lottery draw, even preparing a gold dress. Once the cameras rolled, she switched instantly into announcer mode, delivering a stable performance and successfully pressing the draw button.
Advice from senior announcer couple Jeon Jong-hwan and Moon Ji-ae proved invaluable. Moon Ji-ae, an original “announcer-tainer,” noted Park So-young’s energy in taking on new challenges and advised her to naturally accept the public’s interest in her variety show appearances rather than feeling burdened. Regarding the public’s curiosity about her relationship with Yang Se-hyung, she encouraged her, saying she could simply “enjoy it.”
Jung Saem-mool appeared on the show after four years, revealing her current status as a global K-beauty leader. Her brand achieved an annual revenue of 135 billion won last year, with 3,400 stores across 21 countries. At her company, which employs over 100 people, she showed her passion for developing eye makeup for various eye colors. Her impressive scrapbook, which she has kept since her teens—containing facial bone structures, anatomical charts, and skin tone analyses—served as the foundation for her success.
However, even this charismatic legend was powerless against her motherly reality. She was shocked to see her adolescent daughter using a dirty puff for makeup and personally cleaned the brushes and puffs. To make matters worse, her daughter’s pouch was full of other brands, and she even dropped a painful review saying, “I think this one is better” than her mom’s product, causing Jung Saem-mool to experience a sudden “menopausal heat flash” in real-time. Despite her “golden hands” that have touched countless top stars, she struggled to draw her daughter’s eyeliner as the teen made picky requests. It was a hilarious moment showing the inevitable war between a menopausal mother and a teenage daughter.
Top star Kim Tae-hee joined as a guest for a documentary filming where Jung Saem-mool appeared as a K-beauty leader. Kim Tae-hee praised her 25-year friendship, calling Jung Saem-mool “a proud person who consistently works hard and studies.” The next day, Jung Saem-mool participated in an interview with legends Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, who visited Korea to promote ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2′. Alongside assistant MC Tiffany Young of Girls’ Generation, Jung Saem-mool meticulously prepared her English script and successfully led the interview, gifting them items that captured the beauty of Korea. Anne Hathaway even praised her, saying she wanted to get her makeup done by her as soon as possible, proving the status of the K-beauty godmother.
In the May 9th episode, actor Lee Yeon, who is showing great chemistry with IU as Secretary Do in the drama ’21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife’, and Choi Kang-hee will return to the show.
Lee Yeon will show his “ajusshi” side, enjoying a routine of morning hiking and traditional meals, before transforming into a “vibey” barista. The episode will also reveal a joint photo shoot with IU, with whom he became close through their drama, promising more laughs with their playful chemistry.
Meanwhile, Choi Kang-hee will spend a day at a friend’s house, making ordinary moments special with her unique perspective. She will also switch to pro mode during a vacuum cleaner commercial shoot, showcasing her quirky and lovely charm as a “life traveler.”
