"Earth Arcade" almost didn't have Lee Young Ji! PD Na reveals the hidden criteria for 'Turning Off the Camera': It's not just about choosing people, but also their character!

Although "Earth Arcade" only broadcasts two seasons, the funny program content and member's reactions from the viewers. The comedy quartet involves the hosts Lee Young Ji, Lee Eun Ji, Ahn Yu Jin, and MIMI. They are the highlight of the show.

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The show garnered a lot of discussion when it aired, and many netizens were curious about how PD Na selected the four such compatible people to work on the show, which has once again attracted attention.

PD Na revealed that Lee Young Ji was the first person he invited after entering the casting stage. PD Na said, "Young Ji is a very energetic friend, so I thought she could be the main character, so I called her agency to inquire, but at that time, Young Ji was performing in the United States so I couldn't contact her."

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PD Na said, "I heard later that Lee Young Ji was planning not to participate in variety shows for awhile, but to focus on her music activities, so she declined other appearances." He expressed that because he really hoped that Lee Young Ji could appear, he privately sent her a text message to ask for her help. Fortunately, in the end, Lee Young Ji called PD Na, facilitating this collaboration.

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Producer Park Hyun-yong said, "If we hadn't invited Young Ji, we wouldn't be working together now. She is now too famous." PD Na also agreed, saying, "That's right! Although we also run YouTube, Young Ji's YouTube is more popular." He praised that Young Ji's YouTube was doing better than his own.

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Apart from Li Young Ji, PD Na talked about actress Lee Eun Ji and frankly said that at the time when "PSICK UNIVERSITY" was very popular, the fact is that Eun Ji, who was already famous at the time, was actively playing a supporting role.

PD Na also emphasized that we conduct background checks when casting and inquire about personal character. For example, we confirm whether the artist has ever cursed in private after the camera is off. This too-realistic response has made netizens laugh out loud.