Kim Young-chul moved to tears by Yoo Jae-suk's congratulatory message

Broadcaster Kim Young-chul was moved to tears during his 19th broadcast after receiving a congratulatory message from Yoo Jae-suk ahead of the 10th anniversary of 'Kim Young-chul's Power FM' on the 24th. Yoo praised Kim's diligence in hosting the 7:00 AM program for a decade and expressed hope that he remains a DJ for 20 or 30 years.

SBS PowerFM's 'Kim Young-chul's Power FM,' hosted by broadcaster Kim Young-chul, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on the 24th. During the broadcast on the 19th, a congratulatory message from broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk was revealed in anticipation of the milestone. Yoo, who has maintained a long-standing friendship with Kim, praised his diligence in hosting the 7:00 AM program for 10 years and expressed his hope that Kim would remain a beloved DJ for 20 or even 30 years. Upon hearing the unexpected tribute, Kim was moved to tears, describing it as "a message that is more than just comfort." He struggled to compose himself, saying, "I almost cried. What should I do? Let me wipe my tears," before continuing the broadcast.

Congratulatory message revealed ahead of 10th anniversary

As 'Kim Young-chul's Power FM' approaches its 10th anniversary on the 24th, Yoo Jae-suk prepared a special message for Kim during the broadcast on the 19th. According to the broadcast, the two have maintained a close friendship for a long time. Yoo offered his direct congratulations to Kim for the program's 10th anniversary. After hearing the message, Kim teared up and immediately shared his reaction on air.

Yoo said, "I sincerely congratulate 'Kim Young-chul's Power FM' on its 10th anniversary." He highlighted Kim's diligence, noting that he has maintained the 7:00 AM broadcast every single morning for 10 years. The message addressed not only the program's anniversary but also the time Kim has spent hosting morning shows and Yoo's assessment of him. Kim described the message as "more than just comfort," adding, "A lot of things are happening now that it's the 10th anniversary."

Hosting every morning at 7:00 AM for 10 years

In his message, Yoo pointed to the specific broadcast time of 7:00 AM. "7:00 AM is truly not an easy time, so the fact that you have consistently held that position for 10 years is an example of your diligence, Young-chul," he said. He cited Kim's decade of hosting the morning program as a primary reason for the celebration. 'Kim Young-chul's Power FM' (also known as 'Cheol-pa-em') airs every day at 7:00 AM, a time slot Kim has occupied as DJ for 10 years.

Yoo also shared his perspective on Kim as a long-time colleague. "I have known Young-chul for a long time, and he is a friend who is always full of energy and never neglects studying or self-development," he said. He added, "It seems like you are opening the day for many people every morning with that good energy of yours." Yoo also mentioned hearing that Kim has maintained the number one spot in the morning time slot for 10 years, calling it "truly amazing." In this part, Yoo combined the broadcast time, Kim's steady hosting, and his morning achievements.

Yoo Jae-suk hopes for 20 and 30 years of hosting

Following the 10th-anniversary congratulations, Yoo expressed support for Kim's future activities. "I hope you become a beloved DJ for a long time, beyond 10 years, into 20 and 30 years," he said. Addressing the listeners as 'Iron Powder,' he asked for their continued love and concluded by saying, "Young-chul, I sincerely congratulate you on your 10th anniversary." Yoo's message contained both congratulations for the 10 years Kim has completed and his wishes for Kim to continue his career as a DJ.

After hearing the message, Kim said, "I almost cried. What should I do? Let me wipe my tears." After his emotional reaction to Yoo's congratulations, he shared his feelings, stating, "A lot of things are happening now that it's the 10th anniversary." He continued the broadcast after calming his emotions. Yoo, delivering the greetings, mentioned Kim's usual character as a long-time colleague alongside the program's 10-year history, while Kim shared his immediate reaction to the message with the listeners.

Recalling 'You Quiz' conversation and continuing the segment

After receiving Yoo's message, Kim recalled a conversation they had when he appeared on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' this past January. He said, "The words Jae-suk hyung said on 'You Quiz' (this past January) are flashing through my mind." He used that memory to express his emotions following the congratulatory message.

Despite the emotional moment, Kim continued hosting the segment. During the broadcast, Kim performed an impression of Yoo and maintained his usual cheerful hosting style. He returned to hosting the program immediately after composing himself following Yoo's message. Both Kim's reaction and the segment hosting were reported during the broadcast on the 19th. 'Kim Young-chul's Power FM' airs every day at 7:00 AM and will mark its 10th anniversary on the upcoming Saturday, the 24th.

Yoo told Kim he hoped he would be a beloved DJ for 20 and 30 years, and Kim expressed his gratitude for the message as he continued the broadcast. The program airs every day at 7:00 AM.

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