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Hyun Bin makes first variety show appearance in 23 years

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Hyun Bin made his first variety show appearance in 23 years on SBS’s Whenever Possible on Tuesday. He appeared with Woo Do-hwan, Yoo Jae-suk, and Yoo Yeon-seok to promote the Disney+ series Made in Korea. Yoo Jae-suk said he and Hyun Bin used to work out at the same gym, and Hyun Bin showed a competitive streak during the segment.


Key Facts

  • Hyun Bin said this was his first variety show appearance in his 23-year career.
  • The episode featured Woo Do-hwan, Yoo Jae-suk, and Yoo Yeon-seok promoting the Disney+ series Made in Korea.
  • Yoo Jae-suk said he and Hyun Bin used to work out at the same gym and that Hyun Bin helped him train his triceps.
  • The cast visited a Samsung service center during the episode.
  • A man they met there said his wife was a camera director who had worked with Yoo on Family Outing.
By Hankookilbo
  • Published Sep 2, 2026 11:25 am KST

Top actor shows off his competitive streak during his television debut to promote his upcoming Disney+ noir drama.

Actor Hyun Bin appears on the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible.' Courtesy of SBS

Actor Hyun Bin appears on the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible." Courtesy of SBS

A little-known connection between actor Hyun Bin and entertainer Yoo Jae-suk took the spotlight on SBS variety show "Whenever Possible," which aired Tuesday.

The program visits people during short breaks in their daily routines, offering participants a chance to win prizes.

In the episode, Hyun Bin and Woo Do-hwan appeared alongside hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok to promote their Disney+ series "Made in Korea."

Yoo noted that Hyun Bin had "bulked up" and revealed that they used to work out at the same gym, adding that Hyun Bin "helped me train my triceps." Hyun Bin joked about Yoo's muscles and remarked on his "slimmer frame."

Making his first variety show appearance in his 23-year career, Hyun Bin showed a competitive streak. He looked for gaps in the rules and even tried to negotiate with the production staff, leaving Yoo in disbelief at his drive.

The cast visited a Samsung service center, where they met a man with a warm demeanor and quick wit. He revealed that his wife was a camera director who had worked with Yoo on the hit variety show "Family Outing."

Yoo expressed delight upon hearing her name, saying, "To see a coworker's husband here!" He eagerly asked, "What did your wife say about you coming on this show?" The husband caught Yoo off guard, saying, "She told me absolutely not to talk about her."

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

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