Yoo Jae-suk and Park Myung-soo's Chemistry on 'Hangout with Yoo'

On July 12, MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo' aired a special episode titled 'What Are You Doing with Myung-soo?' featuring Park Myung-soo, a founding member of the iconic show 'Infinite Challenge.' Opening the show as a reporter, Park greeted viewers with a humorous, "Hello, everyone! I'm an MBC veteran comedian returning after seven years!"

He jokingly declared, "This is Yoo Jae-suk's last project. I will create a masterpiece with him," before expressing his feelings of loneliness and hardship, saying, "Yoo Jae-suk has abandoned me. I'm struggling alone and I miss him so much," showcasing his unwavering affection for the top star.

Upon his return, Park Myung-soo embraced Yoo Jae-suk warmly and greeted him with a quirky dance. Admitting to being nervous, he remarked, "The 'Infinite Challenge' crew is still around. I don't need anyone else; I just need Yoo Jae-suk." Fellow 'Infinite Challenge' fans, Joo Woo-jae and Lee Yi-kyung, were amazed to witness the duo together again.

Yoo Jae-suk took a moment to apologize to Park Myung-soo, recalling how he had helped him during the early days of 'Hangout with Yoo' when things were tough. He expressed regret for jokingly suggesting they work together, which Park Myung-soo humorously confirmed was indeed an intrusion.

The chemistry between the former 'Infinite Challenge' members was palpable as Park Myung-soo made an impromptu call to Jung Jun-ha, who answered from New York. When Jung asked why Park was on 'Hangout with Yoo,' Yoo Jae-suk summoned him for a surprise two-line poem about New York, prompting Jung to reminisce about a past 'Infinite Challenge' episode.

That day, Park Myung-soo, along with Yoo Jae-suk, Ha Ha, Joo Woo-jae, and Lee Yi-kyung, participated in an outdoor relay bingo game. Overwhelmed with emotion, Park exclaimed, "This feels just like filming 'Infinite Challenge.' It's been seven years since we were outdoors. I don't know why I didn't work harder back then!"

Reflecting on their past, Park Myung-soo expressed nostalgia for their teamwork, saying, "I miss the times when we were all united, even if I wasn't always part of it. We fought but still made people laugh." Yoo Jae-suk recalled a memorable aerobics special where Park had a meltdown over extra practice.

Yoo Jae-suk shared, "Looking back, I understand your feelings, Myung-soo. I thought you were being unreasonable, but now that I'm older and married, I get it. I can empathize with you now." Park Myung-soo responded, "I'm sorry. It wasn't right. I was just mentally struggling at that time," creating a warm atmosphere between them.

The duo fully committed to each game, even donning stockings for a candle-blowing mission, which had viewers in stitches. They warmed up with their signature 'Gae-seong' gymnastics, stirring nostalgia among fans of 'Infinite Challenge.'

In the closing moments, Park Myung-soo expressed his joy in working with close colleagues and hinted at wanting a permanent role, but the response from the cast and crew was lukewarm. He quipped, "This is my final project. I won't be working with Yoo Jae-suk again," before leaving coolly. The production team teased viewers with a caption suggesting his return might be possible.

'Hangout with Yoo' has recently solidified its cast with Yoo Jae-suk, Ha Ha, Joo Woo-jae, and Lee Yi-kyung following the departures of Im Ji-yoo and Park Jin-joo. Fans are now eagerly speculating whether Park Myung-soo will join as a regular member.