Comedian Shin Dong-yup has subtly addressed the ongoing changes in the cast of SBS’s variety show My Little Old Boy, including the buzz surrounding Kim Jong-kook’s recent marriage and viewer speculation about cast departures.
In the latest episode of Shin Dong-yup’s YouTube channel Zzanbro Shin Dong-yup, released on November 10, guests Kim Won-hoon, Car, the Garden, and Baek Hyun-jin joined him for a lighthearted and candid chat.
At one point, Kim Won-hoon asked, “If you could only choose one among SNL Korea, My Little Old Boy, Animal Farm, or Zzanbro, what would it be?” Without hesitation, Shin answered, “Zzanbro.”
When pressed for a reason, he explained, “I get to do everything I love here. Drink, meet good people, eat delicious food, and talk about shows.”
Kim then playfully replaced Zzanbro with Immortal Songs and asked again. Shin replied with a half-joking tone, “The singers on Immortal Songs work really hard. And My Little Old Boy… well, the boys keep getting married, so it’s exhausting. But the animals on Animal Farm are still doing great. They’re really consistent.”
When asked how long he had hosted Animal Farm, Shin proudly said, “25 years,” reflecting on his long-standing role.
The comments came amid growing discussion among viewers about the relevance of married celebrities continuing on My Little Old Boy. Cast members like Kim Jong-kook, Kim Jong-min, Kim Jun-ho, and Lee Sang-min all now married have prompted viewers to question whether it’s appropriate for them to remain on the show, which originally focused on single male celebrities and their lives from their mothers’ perspectives.
The show’s original concept is rooted in portraying the daily lives of unmarried male celebrities, viewed through the lens of their mothers essentially a comedic, observational take on adult “child-rearing.” As more cast members tie the knot, some fans argue the program is straying from its initial premise.
So far, My Little Old Boy has not issued any official response regarding the mounting debate.
Sources: nate
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