Doh Ji-won, Kim Geum-soon, Cha Cheong-hwa, and Han Ji-eun, who appeared on 'Radio Star,' captivated the living rooms on Wednesday nights with their unique personalities and authentic conversations during the 'Actor's Heaven' special.

Doh Ji-won, who showcased ballerina-level flexibility, Kim Geum-soon, who met her life character, Cha Cheong-hwa, an 'episode-rich' performer, going from playing a zombie role to exiting a sitcom, and Han Ji-eun, the 'clear-eyed ambition star'. The laughter, empathy, and charm they exuded left a lasting impression on viewers and garnered praise. Their performance led 'Radio Star' to achieve the highest household viewer rating in its time slot and rank first in the 2049 viewer rating category.

The MBC 'Radio Star' (planned by Kang Yeong-seon, directed by Kim Myeong-yeob, Hwang Yoon-sang, Byeon Da-hee) was themed as 'Actor's Heaven' and aired on the 11th.

According to Nielsen Korea on the 12th, 'Radio Star,' which aired the previous day, recorded a viewer rating of 4.7% in the metropolitan area, securing first place in its time slot and also achieving first place in the 2049 viewer rating sector. The 'best moment' was when Kim Geum-soon felt the explosive popularity while filming a pictorial, attending the Baeksang Arts Awards, and participating in 'Gag Concert,' recording a high viewer rating of 5.9%.

Doh Ji-won perfectly reenacted the iconic scene of Queen Kyung-bin Park from the legendary historical drama 'Women's Heaven' after 23 years, leaving everyone breathless. She showcased a step-by-step 'What?' in anger, dominating the scene, and shared behind-the-scenes stories of having to slap while wearing a ring, evoking empathy.

Doh Ji-won drew attention by revealing the reasons for her initial rejection of casting in 'Women's Heaven' and how she decided to accept the role. She mentioned that she had refused historical dramas after struggling with MBC's historical drama 'Ilchulbong', but changed her mind due to a phone call from her mother and an interesting script. As a result, she became the lead in a drama that recorded a remarkable viewer rating of 49%.

He also mentioned a hair-pulling scene with Kim Jeong-nan while revealing behind-the-scenes stories from filming the drama 'Buried Hearts.' She humorously shared that, while grabbing Doh Ji-won's hair, she said, "There’s more to hold than I thought." This brought laughter, along with a cheerful discussion about the rehearsal for a power struggle scene.

As a former member of the National Ballet Company, she still showcased amazing flexibility. She placed her leg on Kim Guk-jin's shoulder and perfectly demonstrated a split, earning admiration from the hosts.

Doh Ji-won also introduced her past appearances in the Asian Games as a picket girl in 1986 and her participation in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. She expressed loyalty by mentioning her continued affiliation with the same agency for 27 years and shared a humorous remark about being 'difficult to move' due to being a pillar, revealing her bond with the agency.

Kim Geum-soon gained immense popularity as 'Jenny's mom' in the drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines.' She revealed that she initially coveted the role of a haenyeo (female diver) and vowed to lose weight, but eventually accepted her current role after being persuaded by the director.

She also introduced her acting philosophy, explaining that she focused on expressing the speech of nouveau riche and 'cheap elegance.' She testified about the explosive reactions, stating, "Colleagues who I lost contact with for 30 years reached out to me," and shared anecdotes about actors like Moon So-ri, who sent her messages expressing their admiration.

Kim Geum-soon recently mentioned participating in YouTuber Yoo Byeong-jae's content, attending 'Gag Concert,' and being a nominee for the Baeksang Arts Awards, causing a stir when she revealed, "Park Bo-gum said he’s a fan." She also reminisced about winning the 'Actor of the Year' award at the Busan International Film Festival for her role in 'The Star of Ulsan.' Her heartfelt confession about being so moved that the judge, Lee Young-ae, memorized a comment about her added sincerity.

She also shared stories about her past experiences acting alongside IU, noting that she played a character pursuing IU's character in the movie 'Broker' and later was cast as a character tormenting IU in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' expressing her regret. She added, "Next time, let’s meet in a good role,” showing her sincerity.

Especially, Kim Geum-soon moved everyone by passionately singing 'I Am a Firefly' while cheering for everyone's dreams. He revealed that he had done various part-time jobs while performing in plays and, due to his irregular movie schedules, had taken on daily part-time gigs, earning applause from everyone.

Cha Cheong-hwa showcased various episodes, from playing a zombie in the movie 'Train to Busan' to showing her determination despite a leg injury in the drama 'Mr. Queen' and behind-the-scenes stories of her exit from the MBC sitcom 'Elephant.' In particular, she expressed her affection, saying, "Without MBC, I would not be who I am today," demonstrating her support as 'the daughter of MBC.'

She started studying acting after leaving the sitcom and shared stories about receiving her first MBC award with 'Kkondae's Season' and being cast as Yugyeong-jae's mother, reflecting her pride as an actress capable of handling any role regardless of age.

She explained that the story about receiving pocket money from Yoo Jae-suk was somewhat exaggerated. In reality, it was reported as though she had received it monthly when she only received it twice, causing her to hear from her mother, “Were you that struggling?” which brought laughter.

The dance of J-Hope's 'Chicken Noodle Soup,' revealed just 11 months after giving birth, also drew attention. Although her joints were not in great shape, she demonstrated her passion for dancing and developed a 'no-joint dance' with advice from actor Kim Jae-hwa. Cha Cheong-hwa confessed, 'I gave birth at 45,' sharing her life as a mother and actress. The MCs repeatedly praised her for her blend of humor and sincerity, calling her 'a trusted actress.'

Han Ji-eun, who is in her 16th year since her debut, gained attention by introducing herself as 'a clear-eyed ambition star,' saying that even her fans barely know her. She revealed her efforts to nurture her entertainment sense by memorizing English sentences and idioms every day.

He mentioned winning his first award after debuting in the drama 'Study Group' and the movie 'Hitman 2,' stating, "'Study Group' ranked in the TOP5 in 147 countries on the platform," and discussed the successful results of the show. He noted that the single mom character in 'Melody Is My Nature' resonated with his genuine personality.

He shared behind-the-scenes stories from filming the drama 'Bad and Crazy,' where he had a kiss scene with Lee Dong-wook. When Jang Doyoun asked if he instinctively grabbed her hair during filming, he humorously replied, "Did you have a lot of hair?" inducing laughter. He also revealed his friendship with Lee Min-ho, sharing that he initially found it hard to approach him but suggested being friends at a gathering, contributing a heartwarming story about how Lee Min-ho took the lead in organizing gatherings to uplift the atmosphere.

He also shared that she really got hit during an action scene with Jung Joon-ho in the movie 'Hitman 2,' describing how painful it was and revealing how she went through a difficult filming experience while mentioning the scene where she endured the shoe print as a professional actress. Finally, revealing her background as a dance club member, she showcased her dance skills and even performed a perfect 'girl group ending pose,' establishing her identity as an 'entertainment rookie.'

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