ENA’s upcoming variety show “Hype Boy Scout” (literal title) has revealed its first poster!
In “Hype Boy Scout,” viewers will follow Tak Jae Hoon’s journey as he dreams of becoming the head of one of South Korea’s “big five” entertainment agencies. Alongside his three perceptive employees, Jang Dong Min, BBGIRLS’ Youjoung, and THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo, they will conduct auditions to discover the true “Hype Boy” hidden within charming individuals, both ordinary people and celebrities.
The newly released poster showcases animated characters surrounded by flowers, with each of the four MCs striking various gestures as if welcoming the aspiring hype boys. These characters symbolize the contestants set to participate in the auditions for “Hype Boy Scout.”
In the center, Tak Jae Hoon extends his business card, a gesture that hints that the quartet is recruiting potential hype boys. Renowned for his career achievements, including winning the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the “2023 SBS Entertainment Awards,” Tak Jae Hoon is a seasoned entertainer with 29 years of experience. On the show, he assumes the role of CEO of entertainment agency Unicorn Entertainment, who is known for his “eye for talent,” capable of assessing individuals’ potential in a mere three seconds.
Behind him, Jang Dong Min, extending a welcoming hand, is the indispensable director of Unicorn Entertainment who, in reality, wields the most power within the agency. As a top-tier comedian, he is set to find hidden talents with his wit and humor during interviews with the participants.
BBGIRLS’ Youjoung serves as a manager at Unicorn Entertainment. Leveraging her wealth of experience, she aims to discover hype boys capable of captivating the MZ generation.
Lastly, THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo, the agency’s new rookie employee, is a representative of the MZ generation who is adept at navigating online realms for information. Idolizing CEO Tak Jae Hoon as his role model, his remarkable skills, exceptional work ethic, and sharp wit position him as the pillar to find the next “it” boy destined to lead 2024.
“Hype Boy Scout” will premiere on April 15 at 8:50 p.m. KST.
cr: Soompi