Yoo Jae-suk Draws Line on Casting Based on Connections: "I'm Also in the Position of Being Chosen... Even If I Recommend, the Pick Is Up to the Production Team" [SC Issue]

[Sportschosun Reporter Jo Yoon-sun] Yoo Jae-suk once again shared his thoughts on the broadcasting industry's "networking casting.

25" was released on the YouTube channel "TteunTteun. " On this day, Boy Next Door members Myung Jae-hyun, Taesan, and Unhak introduced themselves as "Mudo Kids" and "Running Man Kids," revealing their extraordinary admiration for Yoo Jae-suk. In particular, Myung Jae-hyun drew attention by reciting episodes and famous quotes from "Infinite Challenge" on a whim, saying, "I study 'Infinite Challenge' regularly.

" Upon seeing this, Yoo Jae-suk confessed, "Honestly, I am sometimes surprised because they remember such minute details, even more so than us who were on 'Infinite Challenge. ' When they ask, 'You remember that, right?', I honestly don't remember it very well. " The three also expressed their wish to appear on a show with Yoo Jae-suk someday.

In response, Yoo Jae-suk said, "To be honest, since I am always in a position where I receive someone else's pick, I cannot guarantee that I can invite Jae-hyun, Un-hak, and Tae-san. " He continued, "I can recommend them by saying 'they are really good. ' However, the pick is up to them," and encouraged them by saying, "I will recommend them up to the door.

You have to knock and open the door. " Yoo Jae-suk has been embroiled in suspicions of "networking casting" whenever celebrities he is close with—known as the so-called "Yoo Line"—appear on his programs. He has personally clarified his position on this matter several times.

In the past, when controversy arose regarding Joo Woo-jae joining MBC's "Hangout with Yoo?" as a regular cast member, Yoo Jae-suk explained, "One thing that needs to be addressed is that people group those they work with into the 'Yoo Line' after recording together a few times, so it can be viewed that way," but added, "However, they are absolutely not cast in a program just because they are close. " He continued by emphasizing, "We even talked about 'lines' among ourselves as a source of laughter, but in reality, there are no such lines.

" When criticism arose regarding the recently released Netflix series 'Yoo Jae-suk Camp' being a "networking variety show," Yoo Jae-suk drew a clear line, stating, "I didn't cast them because of my connections; I cast them because they are necessary for the program. " He explained, "It's the same for the other cast members as well.

When an offer comes in—even though I am grateful for the intention behind casting me—I worry about whether I can really do well and whether I can effectively execute it. " He added, "Of course, from some people's perspective, it might seem like we are put together based on connections, but we also make choices after our own careful consideration.

" He continued, "For these things to resonate with many people, it seems very important to show results. Both the cast and the production team are always thinking about novelty.

Even though I have been active in the entertainment industry for a long time, I always think about freshness. Continuously creating a harmony of freshness and fun and showing results is our job, and it is what we must continue to do in the future.

" "I think so," he said.