Yoo Jae-suk's Memory Slip Leads to Backlash on 'What Do You Do When You Hang Out?'

On January 11, 2025, MBC's 'What Do You Do When You Hang Out?' featured a winter song special with guests including John Park, Ailee, ENHYPEN's Haewon, and others. Upon arrival, Mi-joo remarked on the cold weather, hinting at the Christmas-themed episode that had been delayed due to a national emergency and political turmoil, pushing the broadcast from December 14 to January 11. The production team expressed their frustration, stating, 'We sang so many carols...' and encouraged viewers to enjoy the 'late Christmas story.'

During the episode, the production team prompted the members to sing winter songs, leading to the appearance of John Park and Ailee. Lee Ik-kyung asked John Park if he remembered their first meeting, to which John Park seemed clueless. Lee recounted a moment at the gym where John had thanked him as a 'hero' after helping someone, which sparked laughter among the cast.

Ailee, who recently announced her engagement to 'Single's Inferno' star Choi Si-hoon, shared her thoughts on proposals, noting the cultural differences between the U.S. and Korea regarding marriage preparations. She humorously mentioned that she simply chose a ring without a formal proposal.

As the conversation continued, Yoo Jae-suk and the cast teased John Park about his marriage, with John revealing he had a quiet wedding in 2022. The episode also featured Haewon, Seungheon, Kim Jo-han, and KCM, leading to playful banter about their past interactions.

The atmosphere turned comedic when Ailee pointed out that she had only met Lee Ik-kyung for the first time, despite his insistence that they had previously interacted. The group shared laughs over the forgetfulness, with Yoo Jae-suk trying to mediate the situation. The episode concluded with a hint of a surprise hidden member joining the group, leading to a visit to a karaoke room where actors Song Gun-hee and fencer Oh Sang-wook made unexpected appearances, much to the delight of the cast.