Star Angler is a popular variety show among older men who enjoy fishing or those who appreciate healing entertainment. The two lead actors were known for their excellent banter and, having been in the entertainment industry for a long time, they handled any guest with ease.

    However, that didn’t mean they were open to every guest.

    "Ju Seoyeon? Who’s that?"

    "Didn’t you watch The Chaser?"

    "Nope. I haven’t been to a movie theater in over 10 years, so what’s The Chaser?"

    For those who didn’t watch movies or dramas, Ju Seoyeon was an unfamiliar name. After all, who would recognize a rising star when they only watched variety shows on TV?

    "Plus, that guy who’s with her looks so scrawny."

    "He’s someone’s grandson."

    "Oh, you mean Hoseung?"

    Anyway, Liam, or Hoseung, as he’s known to his family, was making his first variety show appearance, and his family gathered together to watch. On the internet, discussions about Ju Seoyeon’s guest appearance on Star Angler began to surface.

    I knew she’d end up on a variety show after two back-to-back hits, but Star Angler???Star Angler is a solid choice.I’ve never seen a female guest make Star Angler interesting.If you saw her on Survivor Island, you’d know she’s capable.She’s the one who caught fish with a spear, LOL.Is that the same as deep-sea fishing? You Seoyeon fanboys are all here now.

    While some of Ju Seoyeon’s growing fanbase and those who had seen her on Survivor Island welcomed her appearance, others who didn’t even know who she was were displeased. Typically, Star Angler was a serious fishing show, and female guests had never made much of an impact.

    But those doubts were shattered within just 10 minutes of the broadcast. As soon as they set out on the boat and Ju Seoyeon began fishing, the show took a turn.

    When she eagerly hooked the bait and cast her line:

    ?Something sounded weird just now.Is this normal on Star Angler? First time watching.Nope, not normal.

    The sound of the bait shooting out as it pierced the water was intense, almost like a gunshot.

    "Wow, Seoyeon’s got good form."

    "Right? I practiced."

    Seoyeon replied confidently.@@@@

    What do you mean, "Right?"Am I the only one who thought that scene was strange?If that fishing rod had hit someone, it’d be like getting shot, seriously.

    Although it was a bit odd, Seoyeon was far more likable than expected. Her demeanor resembled that of a refined young lady, and some thought she might disrupt the flow of the show. But...

    Looks like she practiced alone.She’s got good stamina; that jerking motion is tough.What’s jerking?It’s when you shake the metal jig on the hook to make it look like a small fish.

    But watching her shake the rod non-stop with enthusiasm was exhausting just to watch.

    The idol guy is out of it. Who is he?He’s from Thunderst.And who’s that?Doesn’t she ever get tired? Is this on repeat or something?

    If it weren’t for the exhausted Liam on the other side, people might have thought the scene was on repeat. Seoyeon’s energetic rod-shaking conveyed her excitement through the screen.

    "Seoyeon, should I give you my hat?"

    "No, I’m fine. The sun can’t do anything to me."

    Lee Sangsoo looked flustered at her cheerful response, completely unexpected.

    Is Ju Seoyeon some kind of eccentric?LOL, what kind of movie line is that?I couldn’t believe my ears. Is that something an actress would say?"The sun can’t harm me." Sounds like something a vampire who’s overcome the sun would say.

    As silly comments circulated for about 10 minutes, Seoyeon suddenly felt a tug on her line. When actor Lee Sangsoo told her to slowly reel it in, Seoyeon cautiously began to turn the reel.

    Creak, creak.

    "It sounds like it’s about to break."

    "It won’t break. That fishing rod is expensive and sturdy. It’s not going to break, don’t worry."

    Looks like it might be a red seabream, considering we’re in Wando.Red seabream, LOL. With a female actress like her, she’d be dragged all over the place, no way.Nope, if you know the technique, that won’t happen.If she’s a fishing novice, it’s possible.What’s going on?What kind of fish is that? It looks pretty big.Is she out of her mind?"I’m stronger," LOL.It’s not about being strong, it’s about safety!!!Is this a show about fighting fish?Is that a sailfish??? That thing is huge!!!What’s a sailfish?Wow, you don’t know what a sailfish is? That thing can grow up to 2 meters long.Only a few dozen are caught each year, and some people dream of catching one.That thing weighs over 100kg. How is she reeling it in alone??Maybe it’s because it’s still underwater?This is insane.A sailfish caught on a variety show?But is she really pulling it in alone?Aren’t the other guests helping?Helping? Are they really?This is my first time watching Star Angler, isn’t it supposed to be a healing show?What is this, The Old Man and the Sea?Yap?Wow, that’s crazy.Isn’t that dangerous?The fish is huge and must be incredibly strong.What just happened? Why did the sailfish suddenly go limp?Did Ju Seoyeon just punch it?Do sailfish faint from being punched?But is it really fainted or... is it dead?

    "Wow! A sailfish!!"

    "Catching a sailfish has been a lifelong dream of mine, but to catch one like this..."

    "This is incredible. The match is already decided. Wow, really."

    Since the first catch was a sailfish, the competition became meaningless. Lee Sangsoo and Song Gwangmin, both fishing enthusiasts, couldn’t hide their excitement.

    "Can I hold it?"

    Everyone nodded in agreement at Seoyeon’s request.

    "Of course! Here, let us help you..."

    Lee Sangsoo smiled at Seoyeon. A female actress holding a sailfish. She looked as beautiful as ever.

    Seoyeon wanted to hold it on her own, but she hesitated, feeling it would be a bit impolite. After all, they had all caught it together, so it wouldn’t be right to hog the spotlight.

    So they took a group photo. Everyone smiled brightly as they took the picture, and with a loud thud, Seoyeon dropped the sailfish she had been holding. Liam swallowed nervously.

    "Didn’t they say that thing weighs over 100kg?"

    Even though the others were helping her, Seoyeon seemed to handle it too easily. Liam began to have his doubts. And he remembered.

    "I’m pretty sure... I saw her punch the sailfish in the head..."

    The others were too busy to notice, but Liam, standing awkwardly at a distance, had seen it clearly. The moment Seoyeon punched the sailfish, it went limp.

    "..."

    The sailfish was 170 centimeters long. Considering its weight, it was a fish larger than Liam himself. He made a mental note: better not mess with her.

    After catching the sailfish, as everyone was about to share their fishing stories, Seoyeon spoke up.

    "Are we going to make spicy fish stew with the catch now?"

    "What?"

    "I’ve seen people make spicy fish stew with their catch."

    Seoyeon asked with a rare, excited expression.

    No way.Who makes spicy fish stew with a sailfish?Please don’t.You crazy woman!!! Stop it, please!!!!!Save the sailfish...

    For anyone who knew about fishing, her suggestion was enough to send them into a fit. But Lee Sangsoo and Song Gwangmin exchanged glances. What could they do when the person who caught the fish was so eager?

    And besides, seeing a female actress who had caught a sailfish made them want to agree to anything she said.

    "Well... it’s a big one, so maybe we can use a little bit."

    "But where do we start cutting? I’ve never even seen a video on how to prepare a sailfish."

    Everyone moved busily. Although some were tearfully trying to stop them, with two veteran actors agreeing with Seoyeon, there was no other choice.

    And so, Star Angler, which unexpectedly struck gold with this episode, was memorialized in Wiki under "Ju Seoyeon’s First Controversy: The Sailfish Stew Incident."