Haha's Radio Show Premiere and Encounter with Karina

Recently, the beloved entertainer Haha opened up about a memorable encounter he had with Karina, a member of the sensational K-pop group aespa, during his return to radio. On November 25th, Haha kicked off his new radio show, 'Haha's Super Radio,' on KBS Cool FM after a 16-year hiatus.

Admiration for Aespa and Humorous Anecdotes

During the show's premiere, Haha played aespa's hit song 'Supernova' and expressed his genuine surprise and admiration, saying, "I don't know much about idols, but this song is amazing!" His enthusiasm was palpable as he reminisced about meeting Karina, whom he humorously referred to as "goddess Karina." Reflecting on their encounter, Haha recalled his experience on the popular show 'SyncroYou,' hosted by Yoo Jae Suk. "Back in my day, it was Cherry-na," Haha joked, lighting up the mood.

Nervous Encounter and Impact of Celebrities

He explained that he usually shows up to events with just one manager. However, that day was different; he had three to four people with him, adding to his nerves. Haha shared, "I told myself, 'Even if I meet Karina, she’s a junior, so stay composed, smile casually, and greet her properly.' But then, this celestial being suddenly greeted me with, 'Hello,' and I froze!" He added with a laugh, "I couldn’t even manage a proper greeting. Why couldn’t I just say hello?"

Humorous Confessions and Celebrity Crushes

In a lighthearted twist, Haha confessed, “My wife doesn’t know about this.” He humorously noted that his wife has a crush on actor Byun Woo Seok, questioning the seriousness of celebrity crushes: “It’s like the crushes we had on pencil board stars when we were young.” He finally shared his admiration for Karina, describing her as charismatic yet relatable. Surprisingly, he added, "If I ever had another daughter, I’d name her 'Harina.' Although our factory is officially closed now, that’s just how much I truly admire Karina."

The Impact of Haha's Candidness

Haha's amusing anecdotes and candidness have not only brought laughter to his listeners but also sparked curiosity about the relationships between celebrities and their fans. Could there be a trend of naming children after K-pop idols? Stay tuned to find out!