Hong Joo-yeon Named Lee Chan-won's Top Pick on KBS2's 'Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears'

In the latest episode of KBS2's 'Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears' (사장님 귀는 당나귀 귀), announcer Hong Joo-yeon has been chosen as the top pick by MC Lee Chan-won, sparking curiosity about the reasons behind this selection. The show, which aims to create a more enjoyable workplace through self-reflection and perspective-taking among bosses, has consistently ranked first in its time slot for 134 weeks, with a peak viewership rating of 8.9% in the last episode (according to Nielsen Korea).

During today's broadcast, the challenges faced by new announcers Kim Jin-woong, Hong Joo-yeon, Lee Ye-won, and Jeong Eun-hye as they attempt to become the pre-MCs for 'Immortal Songs' (불후의 명곡) will be featured. Lee Chan-won, upon meeting the new announcers, expressed his enthusiasm as a devoted viewer of the show, stating, 'I've watched all the announcer episodes.' He surprised everyone by demonstrating his knowledge of various broadcast contents, including the National Sports Festival review and news evaluations.

When asked who he thought would excel as a pre-MC, Lee Chan-won immediately named Hong Joo-yeon, praising her performance during the National Sports Festival review. Conversely, when questioned about who he was most concerned about, he humorously pointed to Kim Jin-woong, bringing laughter to the studio. This selection of Hong Joo-yeon as a promising candidate for the pre-MC role has left viewers curious about Jeon Hyun-moo's reaction.

Additionally, comedian Park Myung-soo advised the new announcers to start with the most entertaining content, while Jeon Hyun-moo shared tips, emphasizing the importance of delivering everything upfront without worrying about what comes next. Notably, Jeon Hyun-moo expressed pride in Hong Joo-yeon's preparation of dad jokes, while he humorously cautioned Kim Jin-woong about his lengthy speeches, highlighting the contrasting advice given to both announcers.