Yoo Jae Suk becomes ‘Yoo Mole’ in hilarious leaf-clearing adventure on 'Hangout with Yoo'

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On the November 23 episode of MBC’s variety show ‘Hangout with Yoo’, viewers will see Yoo Jae Suk transform into a human mole, humorously nicknamed ‘Yoo Mole,’ as he tackles piles of fallen leaves in a segment titled ‘Waking Up to Winter Preparations.’ Following last week’s episode, where Yoo Jae Suk, Park Jin Joo, Lee Yi Kyung, and ‘Trash Uncle’ Kim Seok Hoon enjoyed autumn foliage, the group returns to the same location to face what they describe as a ‘leaf hell.’

Photos released ahead of the episode show Yoo Jae Suk in Seoul’s Jongno District, fully committed to his mole persona. ‘Yoo Mole’ burrows through leaf piles with enthusiasm, resembling a creature gathering sustenance for the winter, providing plenty of laughs for fans.

Yoo Jae Suk’s peculiar leaf-clearing style comes courtesy of expert training from a sanitation worker. This professional taught him the ‘mole technique,’ offering detailed instructions on posture and hand movements. Yoo Jae Suk embraced the method, energetically scooping up leaves in a combat-like fashion. However, the episode hints at a critical weakness of the technique when overused, piquing viewers’ curiosity.

In his typical comedic style, Yoo Jae Suk eagerly showcases his skills to his friend Kim Seok Hoon, telling him, “You need to learn the mole technique first,” before demonstrating. Kim humorously takes on the nickname ‘Hoon Mole’ as the duo work together, eventually adding a dramatic ‘leaf blast’ move to their repertoire. Their over-the-top antics turn leaf cleaning into an action-packed spectacle.

Meanwhile, Park Jin Joo and Lee Yi Kyung face their challenges, grappling with the unpleasant odors of cigarette butts and gingko nuts buried in the leaves. Lee Yi Kyung improvises, deciding that using his hands is more efficient than tools, earning him the nickname 'human broom' as he enthusiastically clears the streets.

The chaotic yet entertaining efforts of the team even leave seasoned sanitation workers impressed. Fans can catch the full episode, filled with laughter and creative cleaning methods, on November 23 at 6:25 PM KST on MBC’s Hangout with Yoo.

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