Super Junior's Yesung jokingly cries "I've been fooled" over historical twist

Super Junior's Yesung faced an unexpected moment of surprise while visiting the Gyeongju National Museum to encounter historical relics from the Silla Dynasty. Yesung visited the special exhibition "Hwangnyongsa, Enshrining the Buddha's Relics," held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the excavation of the Hwangnyongsa Temple site, to examine the displayed artifacts.

While tracing the history of the legendary nine-story wooden pagoda of Hwangnyongsa, Yesung could not hide his bewilderment upon discovering the contents of a displayed relic box. He learned that although the relic box once enshrined beneath the massive wooden pagoda existed, it did not actually contain the Buddha's relics.

"Don't come to the exhibition" — The historical twist that flustered Yesung

Fascinated by the majesty of the Hwangnyongsa nine-story wooden pagoda and its religious significance, Yesung showed a rapid emotional shift when faced with the unexpected fact. Upon confirming that there were no relics inside the box, Yesung lightened the atmosphere with a playful outburst, shouting, "Don't come to see the exhibition! It's a prank, a prank!"

Caught between the weight of the historical facts presented by the museum and the unexpected truth, Yesung experienced a moment of total chaos. However, this twist soon led to deep emotion and immersion in the history, revealing the exhibition's intended message in a more multi-dimensional way.

50th Anniversary of Hwangnyongsa Site Excavation: The Silla records Yesung encountered

The special exhibition was organized to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the excavation of the Hwangnyongsa Temple site. Running from June 12, 2026, to October 11, 2026, at the Gyeongju National Museum Special Exhibition Hall, the exhibition highlights the history of the Hwangnyongsa wooden pagoda—a spiritual pillar of the Silla Dynasty—and the history of its relic enshrining.

Through this visit, Yesung went beyond simple viewing to directly confront the brilliant cultural heritage of Silla and the historical realities hidden within. The museum's curation leaves a deep impression on visitors by showcasing not only the appearance of the artifacts but also the unexpected facts revealed during the excavation process.