Ji Young-il: "Practice is essential for a dancer" as he hosts Chuseok special

Singer Ji Young-il shared holiday greetings and connected with fans via his YouTube channel to celebrate the Chuseok holiday.

Ji Young-il hosted a Chuseok special broadcast on his YouTube channel, 'Ji Young-il's Dreaming Attic.' During the stream, he conversed with fans about his recent activities, upcoming performance schedules, and reflections on the holiday.

"Practice is essential for a dancer"... Mentioning dieting and performance schedules

At the start of the broadcast, Ji Young-il shared insights into his life as a performing artist, noting recent fatigue. "As long as I live as a dancer, I feel I must [practice] before it's too late," he said, explaining that his recent practice schedule has been exhausting. He also revealed that he needs to diet in preparation for an upcoming concert, jokingly adding, "There might be an issue with my abs." While noting he isn't on a strict diet yet—admitting to eating chocolate and ice cream—he expressed the difficulty of preparing for the concert.

Additionally, Ji Young-il informed fans of his upcoming appearance at the 'Ginkgo Tree Festival' on October 18. He explained that the event is a free outdoor festival and expressed his hope that many people would attend to cheer him on, urging fans to mark their calendars and bring friends.

Chuseok memories: "The battle between bean and sesame songpyeon fans"

During the Chuseok-themed broadcast, Ji Young-il shared holiday memories with viewers. He reminisced about the days when holiday specials were large-scale productions where families gathered for wrestling matches and games, noting how the holiday landscape has changed with the rise of OTT services. He also recalled the fun of watching celebrities play games with flour on their faces during traditional holiday specials.

A lighthearted debate emerged regarding preferences for songpyeon (traditional rice cakes). Ji Young-il confessed that he preferred honey-filled varieties as a child, stating, "I disliked the songpyeon filled with yellow beans." This prompted viewers to divide themselves into 'Bean-pa' (bean songpyeon enthusiasts) and 'Sesame-pa' (sesame songpyeon enthusiasts) to debate their respective tastes.

Real-time fan interaction: "Wishing you a bountiful Hangawi"

Ji Young-il engaged with various stories from fans through real-time chat. He offered holiday greetings to viewers ranging from those finishing their holidays in Japan to those visiting in-laws or parents. Offering words of encouragement, Ji Young-il said, "There may be those who cannot go anywhere because they are clashing with the realities of life. I hope everyone has a bountiful and joyful Hangawi.""

The broadcast followed a radio-style format, featuring autumn-themed songs personally selected by Ji Young-il, including Lee Moon-sae's "Sunset Glow" and Jajeon-geo Tan Pung-gyeong's "Where the Wind Blows," while sharing fan requests and stories.