Um Ji-in to Hold First Solo Fan Meeting as KBS Announcer

In a groundbreaking move, Um Ji-in, the boss from KBS2's '사장님 귀는 당나귀 귀' (Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears), is set to host the first-ever solo fan meeting by a KBS announcer. This announcement has sparked humorous reactions from fellow cast member Jeon Hyun-moo, who jokingly suggested that they all need to visit a trauma center due to the 'star disease' that seems to have affected Um Ji-in.

The show, which aims to create a more enjoyable workplace for bosses in South Korea, has consistently topped the ratings, achieving a peak viewership of 7.8% in its latest episode, marking 148 consecutive weeks at the top of its time slot.

During the upcoming 300th episode airing on April 6, Um Ji-in will officially declare her fan meeting. Comedian Park Myung-soo expressed concern about whether the event could proceed normally, humorously stating, "The show has ruined one person's life."

Um Ji-in boasted about her colleague Hong Joo-yeon, claiming, "She has become a true MC thanks to me," to which Park Myung-soo quipped, "Everyone here has a case of delusions of grandeur," before correcting himself to say that Hong Joo-yeon owes her success to Jeon Hyun-moo, eliciting laughter from the group.

The buzz surrounding Um Ji-in's 'star disease' has escalated with the announcement of her fan meeting. She declared, "I am the face of KBS and the representative announcer," and expressed her desire to hold her first fan meeting, which would also be a first for the announcer's office, leaving everyone in disbelief. Jeon Hyun-moo humorously suggested they all need to go to a trauma center, while Lee Soon-sil lamented, "Everyone is sick," prompting more laughter.

To prepare for the fan meeting, Um Ji-in visited a local market to showcase her popularity, ordered 100 servings of rice cakes, and created photo cards, anticipating a large turnout at the KBS lobby. While her junior announcers predicted low attendance, with some expecting single-digit numbers, Um Ji-in confidently stated, "I am a woman with a fan cafe," revealing a 14-year-old cafe that had only five views on the day of the announcement, leaving everyone embarrassed. Jeon Hyun-moo expressed excitement, saying, "I think it will be hilarious when the fan meeting happens."

On the day of the fan meeting, congratulatory flower arrangements from singer Seol Woon-do and composer Lee Ho-seob arrived, causing the announcers to show signs of exhaustion. The success of Um Ji-in's historic solo fan meeting as the first KBS announcer remains to be seen, with Jeon Hyun-moo eagerly anticipating this momentous occasion, which will be revealed during the live broadcast of '사장님 귀는 당나귀 귀.'

'사장님 귀는 당나귀 귀' airs every Sunday at 4:40 PM on KBS2.