Haha discusses the consequences of physically taxing variety shows like Infinite Challenge or Running Man

Haha discussed the health consequences of being on physically taxing variety shows.  He talked about shows like Running Man and Infinite Challenge and the health issues these have caused variety stars.  Haha revealed he has problems with his spinal disc which he had to receive treatment for.  Yoo Jaesuk twisted his ankle and has other problems with his back, neck, and fingers.  Gary tore one of his ligaments making it hard for him to hold up a bowl of patbingsu. He mentioned that variety show members who use their bodies are like athletes who don't have time to recover (because of tight schedules and filming.) Haha said that injuries are typically edited out and these are topics they can't talk about as making others laugh is their priority.

Haha also discussed how there's always some uncertainty. 'If you make one mistake, if the PDs or crew don't need you anymore, it's over. I'm aware that when Infinite Challenge ends, our popularity will also end one day. I'm not pretending to be good. I just do what I'm told. I learned what humility is from Infinite Challenge.'

Herald Pop via Naver: 'People are good' Haha reveals the 'Infinite Challenge' members' light and shadows

1. [+3773, -92] On the outside, being an 'Infinite Challenge member' seems like such an impressive and great title but on the inside, it seems like it's extremely hard, burdensome, and stressful.....

2. [+2733, -100] I felt sad when I watched this. Looks like it's so much harder than what they show us.

3. [+2293, -79] MuDo fighting.. Fighting to Haha, MuDo, and Byul

4. [+1963, -79] Stay strong. Haha, we're always supporting you!!!!!!!!

5. [+1627, -118] No matter how much of a variety show it is, isn't too much if it's causing them serious health problems like these? Do they really have to take it that far

6. [+360, -23] I think there's a huge pressure and responsibility to make people laugh for cast members of MuDo because of the popularity and power the show holds. It's amazing that the MuDo members withstand that kind of pressure and are still able to laugh and bring joy to us.

7. [+296, -17] As a full-time office worker, it's hard for those entering their 40s or mid-40s too... it's impossible to earn as much as celebrities but their job isn't easy either. Haha says that he envies full-time office workers, but it's also a tragic job with the same circumstances~ every day is scary, and you wonder what you'll do if you get fired. We don't have a back-up property like celebrities so every single day I'm filled with anxiousness.

8. [+250, -5] It's true that celebrities are temporary. But Haha's level is already super high... Even if things turn the wrong way and he quits being a celebrity, he can still live well with his store and promotions

9. [+269, -16] Please, let's not make a case where you have to leave the show because of a serious injury or accident. If you're hurting, you can rest. I don't want any accidents to happen.

10. [+284, -26] I'm choked up.. Yoo Jaesuk and Haha are both on Running Man and Infinite Challenge, I wonder how burdensome and difficult it must've been.. hope no accidents happen this 2017.. I feel their pressure too.. Haha, Muhan Dojeon, have strength!!!

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Yoo Jaesuk #1 variety star brand rep this year, Kim Jong Min in second place

January 2017's variety star's brand reputation (in order): Yoo Jaesuk, Kim Jongmin, Yang Sehyung, Jung Junha, Kim Gura, Shin Dongyeop, Park Myungsoo, Cha Taehyun, Jun Hyunmoo, Haha, Kim Gookjin, Lee Kyunggyu, Kim Byungman, Jo Seho, Kim Heungguk, Lee Hwijae

Sports Donga via Naver: Yoo Jaesuk #1 variety star reputation this new year... Kim Jongmin climbs to #2

1. [+2925, -65] As expected of Yoo Jaesuk~~~ Oh~~ Kim Jongmin got the daesang and now he's up to 2nd place~~~ congrats~~!

2. [+2510, -118] Oh just as I thought~~ Yang Sehyung's funny these days too and he went up a good rank

3. [+1867, -77] Of course it's Yoo-God! Congratulations~ take care of your health this year~

4. [+1915, -174] Why is Lee Hwijae there

5. [+1060, -49] The score difference between 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ But what kind of analysis is it?

6. [+243, -17] Yoo Jaesuk and Kim Jongmin have something in common, they're both diligent~ congrats!

7. [+197, -16] Jung Hyundon isn't on here unlike last year... it really only takes one moment for celebrities

8. [+145, -11] Personality and image are considered a talent too

9. [+180, -28] Oh~~ Yoo Jaesuk!! Love this! Kim Jongmin, congrats on the daesang

10. [+137, -14] Feels like the number of celebrities who don't have scandals are decreasing.. that's why Kim Jongmin and Yoo Jaesuk are even more likeable

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Update: Park Geunhye's fancafe plans to boycott Yoo Jaesuk's CFs, shows, and products

Background:
Yoo Jaesuk makes brave speech about his hopes for South Korea
Update: ParkSaMo targets Yoo Jaesuk after daesang acceptance speech

Star News via Daum: ParkSaMo criticizes Yoo Jaesuk's daesang acceptance speech, "You're a leftist too, huh"
ParkSaMo, "We disagree with Yoo Jaesuk".. "Let's boycott his CFs, shows, and products"

1. [+23,846, -269] What kind of person do you have to be to take the words, "It's the nation who will save the country. Let's make Korea walk on a flower path" and decide that that person is a leftist...

2. [+19,617, -296] Those bastards ParkSaMo

3. [+16,341, -227] These bastards who don't even watch Infinite Challenge.
Sul Minseok taught this in the previous History special on IC.
The citizens protected our history from high ranks who took their pay and were only interested in themselves.  When the day comes when we all walk the flower path together, ParkSaMo can go screw themselves. In fact, they don't realize that they can be on the flower path too because they're so used to a country that's poisonous and dirty.

4. [+6011, -59] It's not a political matter, it's common sense
ParkSaMo doesn't even have basic common sense

5. [+4914, -48] Just ignore them. So disgusting.

6. [+4852, -58] If we become unified, I wonder who they'll live for then?

7. [+4490, -56] Are there actually ParkSaMo members?
> There are... they get supporters from somewhere. My parents know someone who is in ParkSaMo and they send weird messages; I think more than them being people who love Park Geunhye... there's more people in ParkSaMo who do it to get money
> ParkSaMo = part-time hackers
> It's the 30% who opposed impeachment. This is the time to knock some common sense and discuss this kind of thing with ParkSaMo supporters.

8. [+3838, -38] What a bunch of dogs and pigs. The country's in this state because they've closed their eyes and ears to the truth

9. [+2852, -41] ParkSaMo is so scary. I can't even make a reply to them. They believe in sh*t so I guess everything they hear turns into sh*t too.

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Yoo Jaesuk makes brave speech about his hopes for South Korea + Update: Park Geunhye's fancafe adds Yoo Jaesuk as a target after speech

"I've learned a lot from Infinite Challenge.  I realized that it is the citizens who will save the nation when we are in times of need and in times of suffering.  These days, there's this saying of 'walking the flower path'.  I hope for the day to come where not just a few people will walk on it, but our whole country of South Korea to walk the flower path."

Star News via Daum: [MBC Entertainment Awards] Yoo Jaesuk's Daesang acceptance speech, "It is the citizens who will save the nation"

1. [+1952, -76] As expected of Yoo-God
His acceptance speech was filled with depth

2. [+1900, -61] "It's the citizens who will save the nation", kya~ Yoo Jaesuk jjang~

3. [+1616, -58] I was so touched after listening to his speech!!!

4. [+443, -28] Yoo Jaesuk~~ I know that he tries not to make any political remarks as best as he can~ but his speech today was really awesome of him to do~ as expected~~ ^^

5. [+437, -27] I support this kind of remark where one expresses their beliefs.  The best

6. [+427, -23] I teared up when he said he wants to change our country into one where all of the citizens can walk on a flower path~ Congrats on the daesang

7. [+352, -21] I'm so touched... fighting to Infinite Challenge next year too..

8. [+342, -19] I've always wanted Yoo Jaesuk to speak out,
but I thought it would put him at risk, so he can continue with his variety shows and donations...

But today I'm really thankful for his speech.
Congrats on the daesang Yoo-God♡

9. [+330, -16] This is great ^^
"It's the nation who will save the country"

10. [+321, -13] Yoo-God you've worked hard
All the members of MuDo, stay healthy and strong!

11. [+261, -25] You all going to put him on the blacklist now?

12. [+169, -14] Ah... I really needed to hear this... I'm a complete stranger but I adore Yoo Jaesuk as a person.. I'm proud to have a person like him as a fellow member of this country.. When current state of affairs leave me exhausted mentally and physically, I tell my son, "Yoo Jaesuk is a public figure, so if he comes out to speak to the public, it would give the nation strength but... this isn't a problem between different political views, this is a problem between what's right and what's wrong... am I being too much on him?" My son would tell me, "You can't force your own ideas on Yoo Jaesuk". This conversation left me disappointed but I know I was being selfish to hope for Yoo Jaesuk to speak out as a public figure... That's why I cried while watching his acceptance speech today. It gave me hope to hold another candle tomorrow.

Background:
Government creates blacklist of over 9,000 artists [if they were considered 'hostile' to the government or expressed their opinions on social issues]


Requested!
Update: ParkSaMo (Park Geunhye's fancafe) targets Yoo Jaesuk after Daesang acceptance speech ㄷㄷㄷ

Summary:
"Yoo Jaesuk is a leftist. I disagree with him and his speech."
"Yoo Jaesuk has always been left-wing.  I looked up articles and his parents are in Jeolla region."


- Don't you dare mess with Yoo Jaesuk

- Crazy bastards, if they try to do anything to Yoo-God...

- What the f*ck is up with ParkSaMo

- It's not right to mess with Yoo-God

- So what if you guys are against him?ㅋ No one cares about you
> Right?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ As if anyone cares

- I can't believe they're dragging Yoo Jaesuk into this...

- But Yoo Jaesuk only spoke the truth ㅋㅋㅋ What the heck are they disagreeing with? I don't get it...

- If you become a target of ParkSaMo, that means you've lived your life correctly

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Yoo Jaesuk plays a joke on Kim Sohyun on 'RM'

Naver TV Cast: Yoo Jaesuk teases Kim Sohyun "Playing around"

1. [+1097, -55]  Wow..... Kim Sohyun's a doll ㄷㄷ

2. [+810, -44]  Sohyun's too pretty ㅠㅠ I'm enjoying Goblin and I'm waiting for Ruler.  Don't pay attention to antis ^^ Hwaiting♡

3. [+793, -38]  She got her wisdom teeth taken out when this was filmed so her cheeks are so plump, she was so pretty in Goblin

4. [+565, -17]  Yoo-God ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He's going to keep playing around ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. [+537, -24]  The apology at the end was nonsense.. but I teared up seeing Song Jihyo's swollen face

6. [+415, -30]  So pretty Kim Sohyun ㅠㅠ

7. [+363, -24]  Sohyun's face shape, features, hair style, and smile, she's not lacking anything

8. [+282, -29]  She MC'ed perfectly today so it's even better, she's awesome

9. [+241, -16]  I thought her cheeks looked so swollen but no wonder it's because she got her wisdom teeth taken out ㅋㅋ She's still cute even so ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

10. [+189, -18]  All of the comments are saying she's pretty ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ so I'll add my two cents too... Kim Sohyun is so pretty...

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