Jang Hang-jun claims divine revelation of 16.93 million viewers for film

During a broadcast of the SBS variety program 'Master Hang-jun', director Jang Hang-jun claimed he received a divine revelation while collapsing in Spain that his film 'The King's Warden' would attract 16.93 million viewers. The episode also featured actor Lee Min-ki auditioning for the upcoming blockbuster 'Escape from Life Shock' by performing a goddess role.

Film director Jang Hang-jun revealed a harrowing experience where he lost consciousness and collapsed during a trip to Spain. The SBS variety program 'Master Hang-jun' is a cinematic talk show capturing Jang Hang-jun—who was sometimes pathetic and servile but more brilliant than anyone—conducting secret auditions to cast top actors for his autobiographical film 'Master Hang-jun'. The show is directed by Lee Dong-won and Gam Yu-min, written by Kim Myeong-jeong, and co-produced by Content Lab VIVO. During the broadcast, Jang shared how he suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed on the street in Spain, stating he almost died there. A photo taken at the time was revealed, showing Jang smiling brightly despite the emergency situation of being collapsed on the ground. Jang made the set erupt in laughter with his characteristic self-deprecating humor, joking that a talkative person continues to talk even when collapsing. Netizens reacted enthusiastically, noting that the photo of him smiling while collapsed is "so Jang Hang-jun" and praising his ability to turn a near-death experience into something funny. The photo and the anecdote stirred curiosity and raised expectations for the program even before the broadcast.

Divine revelation for 'The King's Warden' and announcement of massive blockbuster successor

Jang Hang-jun's extraordinary experience of returning from the brink of death in Spain led to discussions about the box office success of the film 'The King's Warden' and auditions for his next project. Jang captured the cast's attention by claiming he had a special experience while unconscious in Spain, stating he received a divine revelation that the film 'The King's Warden' would attract 16.93 million viewers. This absurd yet bold divine revelation received at the threshold of death naturally connected to his next project. Jang officially revealed his upcoming massive blockbuster, 'Escape from Life Shock', and commenced an ambitious casting audition. The bizarre claims of the Spanish incident and the 16.93 million viewer revelation created a strong synergy with the worldview of 'Escape from Life Shock'. Viewers and netizens responded to Jang's unexpected wit, finding the 16.93 million viewer revelation hilarious. His ability to construct a narrative that connects a personal travel episode to the essence of the program—a casting audition for an autobiographical film—solidified the unique identity of the cinematic talk show.

Lee Min-ki's radical challenge as a goddess in debut role

During the audition for the massive blockbuster 'Escape from Life Shock', actors showcased bold role transformations. In particular, guest Lee Min-ki drew intense attention by daring to challenge his first-ever "goddess" role. In this audition, Lee Min-ki presented a radical transformation by taking on the character Iris, a goddess role, for the first time since his debut. He perfectly delivered the unique and significant lines, "My name is Iris, my number is 1693." Immersing himself perfectly in the serious yet unexpected setting, Lee Min-ki displayed his signature acting skills and unique charm, instantly increasing the immersion of 'Escape from Life Shock'. Netizens watching Lee Min-ki's radical transformation expressed high expectations, stating they were curious to see his goddess acting. While Kwak Sun-young and Heo Sung-tae also engaged in playful talk and auditions competing for a spot in Jang's autobiographical film, Lee Min-ki's divine goddess acting stood out as the highlight of the audition scene.

Cast auditions and future broadcast schedule for 'Master Hang-jun'

The 5th episode of 'Master Hang-jun' captivated viewers with various comedic points, including the true story from Spain, the divine revelation regarding 'The King's Warden', and Lee Min-ki's radical goddess acting challenge. Jang Hang-jun continues the witty talk show, engaging in a tug-of-war with top actors to find the owners of his autobiographical film 'Master Hang-jun'. His sincere portrayal of revealing past moments that were sometimes pathetic and servile but brilliant adds depth to the program. Kwak Sun-young and Heo Sung-tae also generated tension and laughter by displaying unpredictable charms during the audition process. Meanwhile, the cinematic talk variety show 'Master Hang-jun' aired by SBS is broadcast regularly every Thursday at 9:00 PM. The production team and cast plan to continue providing unique entertainment through the extraordinary casting process for the autobiographical film, visiting living rooms every Thursday night.

The SBS cinematic talk variety show 'Master Hang-jun' airs every Thursday at 9:00 PM, and the extraordinary audition journey of director Jang Hang-jun and top actors is set to continue.

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