Kim Hee-chul personally revealed the reason for his temporary withdrawal from 'Knowing Bros' while balancing it with his Super Junior activities.
Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul explained the background behind his temporary departure from JTBC Golf & Sports entertainment's 'Knowing Bros,' which was disrupted by his busy tour schedule. He stated that observing Kang Ho-dong's professionalism made him reflect on his courtesy to the viewers, and he decided to take a break to recharge rather than appear exhausted.
Appearing on the YouTube channel 'Egenam Swings,' Kim Hee-chul addressed the situation where he unintentionally inconvenienced the production team last year as the Super Junior 20th Anniversary Tour overlapped with the 'Knowing Bros' recording schedule. He expressed his apologies for the increased burden on the production team, such as the need to conduct recordings twice due to his absence.
He also mentioned Kang Ho-dong's strict broadcasting philosophy, stating that he was greatly influenced by his attitude of prioritizing the viewers above all else. Kim Hee-chul added that he underwent significant changes while observing Kang Ho-dong, who considered the viewers' perspective first even on set where recordings continued until dawn.
A candid discussion regarding income followed. Kim Hee-chul revealed a realistic side of his broadcasting career by confessing that his personal income from appearing on 'Knowing Bros' was higher than his income during his time with Super Junior.
Earlier last April, JTBC Golf & Sports announced the temporary departure of Kim Hee-chul, who had been a regular member for 11 years. Through his social media, Kim Hee-chul stated that he chose to take a break because he did not want to show viewers that he looked exhausted, and promised to meet them again in good health.
Kim Hee-chul Announces Hiatus from Knowing Bros
Super Junior member Kim Hee-chul has temporarily stepped away from his long-running role on the JTBC variety show 'Knowing Bros.' The decision follows scheduling conflicts between his television commitments and the group's 20th-anniversary tour, which necessitated multiple recording sessions to accommodate his absence.
Commitment to Viewers
Reflecting on his departure, Kim cited the professional influence of co-star Kang Ho-dong, who prioritizes the viewer experience above all else. Kim noted that he chose to take a break to ensure he could maintain the high energy and quality expected by the audience rather than appearing exhausted on screen.