Jeon Hyun-moo Offers Advice to Junior Announcers Amid Romantic Tensions

On the December 15 episode of 'Boss's Ears Are Donkeys' (사장님 귀는 당나귀 귀), Jeon Hyun-moo met with junior announcers including Eom Ji-in, Kim Jin-woong, Hong Joo-yeon, Heo Yoo-won, and Jeong Eun-hye to share insights and advice. During the show, Hong Joo-yeon revealed that her team leader has been encouraging her to pursue office romances. Jeon Hyun-moo responded humorously, recalling Eom Ji-in's vibrant love life, stating, 'Eom Ji-in channeled all her work stress into her relationships.' Eom Ji-in playfully countered, 'If I start talking, who will be at a disadvantage?' to which Jeon Hyun-moo quipped, 'Shall we go down together?' This exchange drew laughter from the audience, especially when Eom Ji-in admitted, 'I have never taken a break from dating.'

Kim Suk, observing from the studio, asked where office couples typically date, to which Jeon Hyun-moo replied, 'KBS is a workplace of love. There’s a lot of romance here.' He elaborated that KBS has plenty of secluded spots, particularly in the radio department on the fifth floor, where recording booths are abundant and often deserted after 8 AM.

The episode also featured a playful love triangle involving Jeon Hyun-moo, 11 years younger Kim Jin-woong, and 20 years younger Hong Joo-yeon. Kim Jin-woong inquired about the truth behind Jeon Hyun-moo's claim of a tenfold increase in his salary since becoming a freelancer. The studio audience reacted with surprise at how close Kim Jin-woong was to Jeon Hyun-moo, who jokingly remarked, 'I thought you were going to kiss me. If we had stayed longer, he would have sat on my lap. He’s so hot that my makeup is all gone.'

Kim Jin-woong shared his current earnings as a broadcaster, prompting Jeon Hyun-moo to clarify, 'There’s no comparison. I pay a lot in taxes too.' Noticing Kim Jin-woong's admiring gaze, Jeon Hyun-moo joked, 'That look in your eyes is one of love. It’s a bit creepy.' He added, 'I was worried he might come home with me.'

Jeon Hyun-moo also directed some bold flirting towards Hong Joo-yeon while giving tips to junior announcers aiming for variety show appearances. He suddenly asked, 'What’s your ideal type, Joo-yeon?' which drew jeers from the panel. Jeon Hyun-moo admitted, 'I’ve been waiting to ask that question.' Hong Joo-yeon responded that she likes cute guys, and when pressed for specifics, she said, 'I like someone like Jeon Hyun-moo,' creating a romantic atmosphere. Jeon Hyun-moo smiled and said, 'I’ll take that. If it gets this heated, I can throw away the script. You should listen to others and build on that.'

The episode concluded with a gift-giving segment where Hong Joo-yeon presented Jeon Hyun-moo with a face mask, to which he humorously replied, 'I actually needed this.' Kim Jin-woong gifted couple t-shirts, and when he helped Jeon Hyun-moo organize his shirt, Jeon Hyun-moo jokingly requested, 'Please don’t touch me. It’s creepy when you adjust the tags and stroke my neck.' Kim Suk pointed out the different directions of love among Jeon Hyun-moo, Kim Jin-woong, and Hong Joo-yeon, highlighting the playful romantic dynamics.