On July 26, tvN’s You Quiz on the Block released a preview clip on its official social media channels featuring Kim Jong Kook and Yoo Jae Suk sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how they first met as junior and senior entertainers.

In the preview, Yoo Jae Suk recalled that he had hosted one of Turbo’s fan meetings in the past. He said, “I thought Jong Kook wouldn’t remember, so I asked him, ‘That was me?’ Later, one of the fans showed me an old photo and said, ‘The MC back then was Yoo Jae Suk.’ Even the fan didn’t realize it until seeing the picture.”

Yoo Jae Suk then made everyone laugh with his candid confession. “To be honest, I wasn’t thinking about my affection for Turbo. The only thing I remember is how excited I was to go home after getting paid,” he admitted. “Normally, if you host a fan meeting, it’s polite to stay until the end, watch the performances, and leave afterward. But for me, the moment I received the payment, that was it.”

Kim Jong Kook immediately responded, saying, “I actually remember that. You were sitting quietly in the corner, then you received a white envelope and bowed 90 degrees.” He joked that he had clearly witnessed Yoo Jae Suk’s reaction from the sidelines. Yoo Jae Suk laughed and agreed, adding, “At the time, it was a lot of money for me. I was so happy, and I put that money to good use.”

Kim Jong Kook debuted as a member of Turbo in 1995 and became one of Korea’s biggest music stars. He and Yoo Jae Suk have since built a friendship spanning more than two decades through numerous variety shows, including X-Man and Running Man, where their chemistry has become one of the most beloved partnerships in Korean entertainment.

Sources: Daum