&TEAM guests on Hong Seok Cheong's YouTube show "Jewelry Box," surprising fans and sharing stories with the host and Fox Club trio.
April/11/2024 11:43
&TEAM appeared as guests on the YouTube channel "Hong Seok Cheong's Jewelry Box" hosted by popular talent Hong Seok Cheong. In the 7th episode of Season 2, the trio from the popular YouTube documentary "Fox Club" made a surprise appearance with Hong Seok Cheong. EJ, K, and JO from the male group &TEAM appeared as guests. The three members of "Fox Club" were excited to see them. Hong Seok Cheong introduced them as "global idols from Japan, &TEAM's K, EJ, JO!" K's witty comment during self-introduction entertained the studio. In the jewelry appraisal segment, the MCs praised the members' visuals. During the appraisal, they were asked, "What are you most confident about?" EJ said "hands," K said "abs," and JO said "jawline." In the talk segment, K recalled meeting EJ on "I-LAND" and thinking they were the same age. K also mentioned JO's past experience in a beauty contest. JO modestly mentioned passing the audition despite not being able to sing or dance. EJ's unique background as a former fencer was highlighted. Hong Seok Cheong and EJ recreated a fencing match with water bottles, entertaining the viewers. The members of &TEAM and the MCs bonded through gesture games. The video ended with the members giving Hong Seok Cheong hugs. Hong Seok Cheong updated his Instagram, expressing support for the members. "Hong Seok Cheong's Jewelry Box" is a variety program where Hong Seok Cheong interviews over 5,000 male followers from Instagram, known as "jewels."
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