
Tak Jae-hoon recently revealed his romantic relationship with Kim Yong-rim, who is 28 years his senior, during an episode of the SBS entertainment program ″My Turn.″ This episode, which aired on the 21st, achieved a peak viewership rating of 4.5%, breaking the show’s previous record. Among viewers aged 20-49, ″My Turn″ garnered a 0.8% rating, ranking first in its time slot for entertainment programs.
Before its premiere, ″My Turn″ created significant online buzz, with its pre-release series attracting 5 million views. After entering the top 10 Korean series on Netflix, it quickly climbed to the top spot among entertainment programs for the 20-49 demographic within just three episodes.
The episode featured a gathering at a chicken restaurant with the ″youngest members″—Han-ra, Park Ji-hyun, and Nam Yoon-soo—along with their manager, Kim Won-hoon. Han-ra showcased her impressive appetite by grabbing two chicken legs, prompting Kim Won-hoon to jokingly warn her about her behavior. Meanwhile, Nam Yoon-soo’s intrigued gaze at Han-ra piqued viewers’ curiosity. In a playful moment, Han-ra handed Nam Yoon-soo a chicken piece he had dropped, saying, ″It’ll be okay if you pick it up within three seconds,″ hinting at a budding connection between the two.
The show also introduced the Trot idols’ new song, ″My Fortune, My Fortune.″ Lee Kyung-kyu shared that the song was initially meant for Nam Jin and Lee Chan-won, humorously claiming, ″I stole it,″ and invited Jang Yoon-jung to produce it. The members expressed excitement after hearing the song, with one stating, ″I have a feeling it’ll be a hit.″ Tak Jae-hoon attempted the intro with enthusiasm but was playfully critiqued by Jang Yoon-jung for his voice. Choo Sung-hoon surprised everyone by delivering the sound Jang Yoon-jung desired, while Tak Jae-hoon faced some light-hearted embarrassment.
Halla showcased her impressive rapping skills, adding a modern flair to the new song, while Park Ji-hyun received applause from Jang Yoon-jung for her singing talent. Nam Yoon-soo, previously criticized for being tone-deaf, overcame his challenges with Jang Yoon-jung’s guidance, leading to the creation of what could be a major hit.
During a visit to the dormitory, the members encountered Kim Yong-rim, and Tak Jae-hoon, surprised by her presence, introduced her as his girlfriend. When Lee Kyung-kyu inquired about her nickname, Tak Jae-hoon responded with a smile, ″Rimi,″ eliciting laughter from the group.
Ahead of the Trot Idols’ first performance, Lee Kyung-kyu announced their group name, inspired by BTS, calling them ″BBTS,″ or ″Bbongtan Boys.″ Tak Jae-hoon looked astonished, asking, ″I didn’t mishear, did I?″ The newly dubbed ″Bbongtan Boys″ performed ″My Fortune, My Fortune″ at a karaoke bar in Yeongdeungpo. Although the atmosphere was initially cool, the members’ performances energized the crowd, marking a successful debut for the group.