Bae Sung-woo returns to variety shows after 5 years with ‘SNL Korea’… First comedic challenge after controversy.

Actor Bae Sung-woo will appear on an entertainment program for the first time in five years. His comeback stage is Coupang Play’s popular show ‘SNL Korea’. He aims to reverse his image with comedic acting.

First Entertainment Appearance After Controversy: The Choice is ‘SNL Korea’

Bae Sung-woo will appear as a host on Coupang Play’s original entertainment show . It is scheduled for its 8th recording session, with the broadcast set for the end of this month.

This marks his entertainment comeback after the 2020 drunk driving controversy, and for the first time since he minimized external exposure apart from work, he stands before viewers delivering direct laughter.

has recently gained attention as a comeback stage for many actors through comedic parodies and stunning performances. Bae Sung-woo’s alignment with this trend has garnered interest as to whether he will prove his acting skills and comedic timing.

Veteran Across Screen and TV… However, the Shadow of 2020’s Controversy

Debuting in a musical in 1999, Bae Sung-woo has shown a solid presence in major projects such as the drama <Live>, <Cyrano>, films <Inside Men>, <The King>, <The Great Battle>.

However, in 2020, during the airing of SBS’s <Fly Dragon>, where he played the lead role, his drunk driving incident was revealed, leading to him stepping down from the drama and receiving cold public scrutiny.

The vacancy was filled by his agency junior, Jung Woo-sung, and Bae Sung-woo took a time of reflection. He later gradually resumed activities with projects like <1947 Boston>, <The Eight Show>, <The Lighting Shop>.

While Acting Continued… Entertainment is a First: “Cautious Yet Highly Anticipated”

Bae Sung-woo’s appearance in entertainment is unfamiliar to many. As he is used to serious characters or intense villains, the genre itself is a fresh variation.

Especially stepping away from the past ‘actors shouldn’t be funny’ frame, his decision to let himself go as an entertainment host is interpreted as an effort to close the gap with the public.

Previously, stars like Moon Chae-won, Hyun Bong-sik, Kim Sa-rang proved their flexibility as actors by taking on bold characters in ‘SNL’. Whether Bae Sung-woo can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them remains to be seen post-broadcast evaluations.

The Focus is on ‘Acceptability’ Rather Than ‘Laughter’… Challenge for Image Recovery Begins

This appearance is not just a mere entertainment challenge. It is a process where the name Bae Sung-woo is placed again before the public, and a step for him to let himself go and start reconnecting.

Whether he can shed prejudice with a pleasant appearance and show a new face, viewers’ reactions will be the focal point.