Yoon Nam-no Shares Surprising Connection to BTS's J-Hope on Radio Star

On the January 15 episode of MBC's entertainment show Radio Star (라디오스타), chef Yoon Nam-no revealed how he came to know about BTS's J-Hope. Despite his reluctance to appear on television, he expressed pride in being invited, stating, "Isn't this a show for successful people?" Yoon Nam-no also shared his admiration for rapper Swings, explaining that his experiences in the kitchen often leave him feeling insecure, and he looks to Swings for inspiration. He recounted a moment when he was preparing for dinner service and received a shoutout from J-Hope, which left him stunned. "I didn't even know who BTS's J-Hope was at the time. My phone froze during a video call, and I was confused about why it was malfunctioning. The kitchen staff told me not to say such things," he said, surprising everyone with his story.