Lee Kyung-kyu Reveals Blacklist on 'Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears'

On the February 9 episode of KBS2's Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears (사장님 귀는 당나귀 귀), Lee Kyung-kyu made a notable appearance as the first special MC of the new year, expressing his eagerness to join the show as a film director. He humorously claimed, "I am the ideal boss, with over 80 employees who are quite vocal." Responding to comments about his softer demeanor, he noted, "I've changed a lot lately; even if the recording runs long, I don't complain."

During the episode, Um Ji-in made a surprising revelation about Jeon Hyun-moo, stating that Kim Jin-woong, Lee Kwang-yeop, and Hong Joo-yeon had met separately outside. Lee Kyung-kyu and Park Myung-soo joked that the two men were being used as scapegoats to distract from Hong Joo-yeon, adding humorously, "The common-law marriage was indeed real, and there are rumors of a child."

Jeon Hyun-moo, who has been the subject of marriage rumors for March, was humorously suggested to hold a meeting at the hotel where chef Shin Jong-chul works. He lamented, "What’s with the March wedding rumors? My mom called asking if I was getting married then, and even Chu texted to congratulate me. There’s so much misinformation out there!" When Park Myung-soo suggested a May wedding instead, Jeon Hyun-moo jokingly agreed but worried that it would lead to more headlines.

Um Ji-in also guided junior announcers Hong Joo-yeon, Jung Eun-hye, and Heo Yoo-won through a night shift manual. As it was their first time, they learned about the simultaneous radio news broadcast, prioritizing tasks like interpretation and name announcements. After a demonstration by Hong Joo-yeon went awry, Jeon Hyun-moo defended her, hinting at a romantic connection. Hong Joo-yeon successfully completed her radio news duties without mistakes, while Heo Yoo-won and Jung Eun-hye also wrapped up their segments smoothly.

In a light-hearted moment, Um Ji-in assisted the junior announcers with parking practice, revealing that Hong Joo-yeon’s car still bore the marks of a year-old scratch, and a supposed piece of underwear turned out to be a UV-blocking mask. Jung Eun-hye and Heo Yoo-won, who had recently obtained their licenses, faced some criticism for their parking skills, while Hong Joo-yeon struggled with a challenging parallel parking attempt.

Park Myung-soo met with Shin Gi-ru, seeking advice from Lee Kyung-kyu, whom he referred to as a living legend in the Korean entertainment industry. They discussed the diminishing presence of comedians in entertainment, with Lee Kyung-kyu expressing concern that there is no longer a place for those who have studied comedy. He emphasized the need to eliminate certain newcomers encroaching on the field.

Lee Kyung-kyu labeled chefs as significant troublemakers, stating that deeper discussions are necessary for collaboration. He criticized the trend of producers appearing on shows, arguing that they should focus solely on directing and editing. He humorously suggested that a ban on producers appearing in entertainment should be enacted.

He also voiced concerns about athletes transitioning to entertainment after retirement, citing the numerous shows hosted by former athletes like Seo Jang-hoon and Ahn Jung-hwan. While he initially criticized this trend, he later joked that he would encourage his son-in-law to pursue entertainment after retirement.

Lee Kyung-kyu expressed solidarity with singers and businesspeople but called for a crackdown on webtoon artists like Giann84, arguing that they have an unfair advantage in the industry. He identified announcers like Jeon Hyun-moo and Kim Seong-joo as disruptive elements in the entertainment ecosystem, while acknowledging that actors should be monitored closely.

He concluded by analyzing the trend of dating shows, lamenting the lack of originality in programming and expressing a willingness to participate in such formats himself, stating, "If I were to do it, I would focus solely on the format without any personal connections."