A scene featuring Yang Sang-guk on the MBC variety show "Hangout with Yoo?" aired on the 16th. Photo: MBC broadcast screen capture

Entertainer Yoo Jae-suk offered advice to junior comedian Yang Sang-guk, who recently faced an attitude controversy, on MBC's variety show "Hangout with Yoo?"

The episode of MBC's "Hangout with Yoo?" that aired on the 16th was arranged as a special, "War of Money in Changwon," set in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, known as the hometown of Joo Woo-jae and Haha.

That day, as soon as he appeared, Yang Sang-guk ran up to Yoo Jae-suk and hugged him, creating a cheerful atmosphere. He seemed mindful that past attitude controversies had recently been "exhumed" through several variety programs.

Seeing this, Heo Kyung-hwan joked, saying, "All the banners hung in Gimhae almost came down." It was a remark alluding to his controversy.

A scene of comedian Yang Sang-guk on the web variety show "Pinggyego," released on the 2nd. Photo: Pinggyego broadcast screen capture

Yoo Jae-suk then showed the demeanor of a senior by telling Yang Sang-guk, "You must be more careful as you become a star."

Recently, Yang Sang-guk gained popularity with the nickname "Crown Prince of Gimhae" through several variety programs. However, in an episode of "Pinggyego" released earlier this month, he promoted a patriarchal view of dating, and when Yoo Jae-suk pointed this out, he said, "If you do it one more time, I will scold you," sparking a controversy over rudeness.

And it later came to light that on SBS's "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2," which aired last month, he also pointed out fellow comedian Heo Anna's home hygiene, saying, "You need to spend at least three months in prison," which became another controversy.

Yang Sang-guk is posting comments of apology and thanks on his social media.