When the Phone Rings, Will Yoo Yeon-seok Answer the Call to Appear on SBS’s My Little Old Boy?

At the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards Show that took place on the 29th of January, Actor Yoo Yeon-seok made a surprise pledge.

On February 9, 2025, SBS’s My Little Old Boy (My Ugly Duckling) will air behind-the-scenes footage from the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards, held on January 29. The highly anticipated episode will feature moments with award recipients Lee Sang-min and Kim Seung-soo, as well as a special highlight: the comedic collaboration performance of “Apartment” by Tak Jae-hoon and Ji Ye-eun, expected to leave viewers in stitches.

During the awards, My Little Old Boy proved its dominance, sweeping several major categories. Lee Sang-min received the Producer’s Award, Kim Seung-soo earned the Excellence Award, Kim Joon-ho was honored with the Merit Award, and Lim Won-hee took home the Best Entertainer Award. The show also claimed the Highest-Rated Program Award, further solidifying its position as one of the top variety programs in Korea.

A particularly memorable moment occurred during a break in the ceremony when Yoo Jae-suk made an unexpected comment to the My Little Old Boy cast, leaving the audience in fits of laughter. The content of his statement has been kept under wraps, sparking curiosity ahead of its reveal during the February 9 broadcast.

Yoo Yeon-seok’s Rising Stardom and Variety Show Success

Actor Yoo Yeon-seok, who gained explosive popularity for his role alongside Chae Soo-bin in the hit MBC drama When The Phone Rings, also made headlines at the awards ceremony. Recognized for his recent success in the variety show scene, Yoo took home the Rookie Award in Talk/Reality (신인상 토크ㆍ리얼리티) for his work on SBS’s Whenever Possible with Yoo Jae-suk.

However, it wasn’t just his award that caught attention—Yoo Yeon-seok surprised fans and viewers by making an on-the-spot promise to appear on My Little Old Boy. His pledge immediately created a buzz, with Lim Won-hee delivering a witty response that added to the excitement. Whether Yoo will follow through on his promise remains a hot topic of discussion, with fans eagerly awaiting further updates.

Tune in to Catch the Action

Fans can watch all the behind-the-scenes moments and surprising interactions from the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards on February 9 at 8:55 p.m. KST on SBS’s My Little Old Boy.