Haha Holds His First Fan Concert 30 Years After Debut… Yoo Jae-suk Even Bought a Ticket: “Will He Actually Come?”

Haha is taking on his first solo fan concert challenge in 30 years since his debut. Despite his high name recognition, Haha, who described himself as “not very popular,” also reveals that Yoo Jae-suk booked a ticket for his Seoul fan concert.

The MBC variety program ‘Radio Star,’ airing on the 19th, will feature Hong Hye-geol, Haha, Park Young-jin, and Hurkey Shivaseki in the special episode ‘I’m Still Going Strong, Hee-Hee.’

On the show, Haha mentions his solo fan concerts, which will be held in Busan on August 22 and Seoul on September 13. Although he has continued his television and music activities, he reveals that this is his first solo performance dedicated to his fans and shares what prompted him to prepare the concert himself.

He also opens up about the concerns he experienced while promoting the concert. Mentioning his name recognition, Haha makes everyone on set laugh by saying, “I’m not very popular compared to how well-known I am.” He says many people do not even know that he is holding a concert and expresses his disappointment that the number of viewers keeps decreasing whenever he hosts a live broadcast.

He also shares a story involving Yoo Jae-suk. Haha reveals that Yoo Jae-suk booked a ticket for the Seoul fan concert without Haha even knowing, but he remains vague about whether he will actually meet Yoo Jae-suk at the venue, leaving viewers curious.

He also gives an update on his local activities. Haha, who has been called the “Mapo-gu sheriff,” has expanded his activities by serving as a promotional ambassador for Haeundae-gu. After becoming an ambassador because of his signature song ‘Busan Vacation,’ he says he has recently also attracted attention with content as a “Busan claimant.” Although he showed confidence in the Busan dialect, he adds that reactions such as “Don’t speak in the dialect” continued after the content was released, creating more laughter.

A father’s jealousy toward his daughter Song-i is also revealed. Song-i, who is in the first grade of elementary school, has gotten a boyfriend, and Haha says he happened to witness a boy giving his daughter a ring. His story about realizing an unexpected sense of jealousy brings laughter.

There is also a story about his “star radar,” which has continued since childhood. Haha introduces examples of children he once knew who later grew into stars and reveals his connection with Ju-hun of CORTIS. Haha and Ju-hun have maintained a connection since the past, and the two met again in 2026, bringing their relationship to public attention.

Stories related to Waterbomb continue as well. Haha reveals that he was an original member who participated consistently for 10 years from the first edition, but was left off the lineup for the first time in 2024. Saying that he now believes “it’s right for friends who suit it well to go,” he declares his retirement(?) from Waterbomb. However, his comments afterward make people question the sincerity of his retirement, creating laughter.

For Haha, Hurkey Shivaseki personally rearranges ‘The Story of the Short Kid.’ Attention is focused on how Haha’s signature song will be reborn through Hurkey Shivaseki’s arrangement.

From his first solo fan concert challenge in 30 years since his debut to the story of being called the “Busan claimant,” his jealousy toward his daughter Song-i, and his declaration of retirement from Waterbomb, Haha’s stories will be revealed on MBC’s ‘Radio Star,’ airing at 10:30 p.m. on the 19th.

[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports reporter]