Stars of Korea's beloved 'Infinite Challenge' reveal panic, sleepless nights behind the laughs
MBC's "Infinite Challenge" was one of South Korea's most beloved variety shows, making viewers laugh week after week during its long run. But years after the show ended, several of its best-known cast members are revealing the intense psychological pressure they endured behind the scenes. Haha recently said the stress of filming the hit program became so severe that, looking back, he believes he…
MBC's Infinite Challenge was one of South Korea's most beloved variety shows, captivating audiences with laughter for years. However, recent revelations from its best-known cast members shed light on the immense psychological pressure they faced during filming. Haha recently disclosed that the stress of performing on the hit program became so overwhelming that he believes he may have experienced panic disorder.
This echoes similar accounts from former castmates Jung Hyung-don and Jung Joon-ha, who have shared their own struggles with anxiety, sleepless nights, and the emotional toll of trying to evoke laughter consistently. During an appearance on KBS 2TV's Boss in the Mirror on September 6, Haha was questioned by comedian Park Young-jin about his ability to endure numerous weekend variety shows.
Haha acknowledged that popularity was not within his control, emphasizing that viewers' reactions were of utmost importance. He then revealed the anxiety he experienced leading up to the weekly Infinite Challenge shoots, stating that the pressure caused his heart to race as early as Tuesday evening.
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