Seo Kyung-seok shares everything from the behind-the-scenes of debuting as a comedian after graduating from Seoul National University to hosting the Lotto live broadcast and becoming a history lecturer known as “Big Nose Teacher.”
After conquering the real estate agent exam and the Korean History Proficiency Test, Seo Kyung-seok appears on “Radio Star.” He reveals the secret behind scoring a perfect 100 on the history exam after four attempts and shares his current life as “Big Nose Teacher.” He also surprises viewers with his unexpected fan life, joining the ZEROBASEONE fan club and attending three concerts just to communicate with his daughter, alongside his wild life story involving being the top graduate of the Korea Military Academy, studying French Literature at Seoul National University, and his legendary MBC open recruitment.
MBC’s “Radio Star” (Planning by Choi Yoon-jung / Directed by Yoon Hye-jin, Hwang Yoon-sang, Byeon Da-hee), airing on the 13th at 10:30 PM, will feature a “Teacher’s Day Passionate Priests” special with Seo Kyung-seok, Choi Tae-sung, Kim Sung-eun, and Hwang Min-ho.
Seo Kyung-seok reveals his journey of challenging the Korean History Proficiency Test after the real estate agent exam. He mentions studying by repeatedly listening to lectures by the “God of Korean History,” Choi Tae-sung, and explains how he started his own history lectures by summarizing core content in his own style. His quick concept-summary videos became a hit, earning him the nickname “Big Nose Teacher,” following Choi Tae-sung’s “Big Star Teacher,” which sparked laughter.
He also shares why he appeared as a “rookie teacher” for the Teacher’s Day special. He started by donating his talents to give history lectures to seniors at a welfare center. He noted, “If I explain something once and then ask again after a short break, the seniors often forget,” which led him to upload lecture videos to YouTube for them, eventually starting online Korean history classes.
Previously, Seo Kyung-seok made headlines by challenging the real estate agent exam in 2020 and passing the following year. He also recorded a perfect score on the Korean History Proficiency Test. Recently, he has been gaining popularity among students through history lecture content on his personal YouTube channel, “So Seo Kyung-seok.”
Through the “Korean History Kyung-seok” segment on YouTube, he is simplifying previous exam questions and core concepts. His approach, based on his experience publishing actual study guides, is receiving a great response. Additionally, his history lectures related to the mega-hit movie “The King and the Clown” (16 million viewers) are gaining popularity, as he explains events like the deposition of King Danjong, King Sejo, the Gyeyu Jeongnan, and the rebellion of the Six Martyred Ministers in an easy-to-understand way.
He also mentions his realistic relationship with his adolescent daughter, jokingly saying, “These days, if I say the wrong thing, it’s practically like the Imjin War or the Byeongja Horan,” causing the studio to burst into laughter. He also reveals his episodes of studying idols to communicate with her.
To keep talking with his middle school second-year daughter, Seo Kyung-seok began studying ZEROBASEONE, eventually joining the fan club and even attending concerts. He shares his experience of attending three concerts and reveals his favorite member, diving into an unexpectedly sincere fan talk.
Furthermore, he reveals behind-the-scenes stories from hosting the Lotto draw live broadcast for about 8 to 9 years. When asked, “What happens if the drawing machine stops during the live broadcast?” he piques curiosity by explaining the actual response system and the process of police presence. He adds more laughter by sharing anecdotes of citizens wanting to hold his hand, calling him an “icon of luck.”
On this episode, Seo Kyung-seok will share his surprising life story, from being the top graduate of the Korea Military Academy to entering the French Literature department at Seoul National University and winning the gold prize at the MBC Gag Contest. He will add to his unexpected charm by sharing how he entered the broadcasting industry through a gag contest he applied for on a whim while at Seoul National University.
