TXT's Beomgyu is finally unleashing his long-sealed variety chops.
Airing May 6, MBC's variety show Radio Star features Daniel Choi, Nam Gyu-ri, Ahn Ji-young, and Beomgyu in a special titled 'Nice To Meet You, Eye-Glow^^'. On the show, Beomgyu spills a range of behind-the-scenes stories — from his playful variety rivalry with teammate Soobin to an early-days "no aegyo" rule from his agency.
Beomgyu brings up Soobin's past watermelon mukbang on Radio Star that went viral, confidently saying, "I was the one behind it." He also admits there's a low-key competition over variety skills within the team, instantly amping up the studio energy from the start.
He then reveals how, early in their debut days, the agency told him to hold back on aegyo. He even shares a story about getting caught doing it in secret, vividly capturing how different those early vibes were compared to now.
The highlight is undoubtedly Beomgyu's '17-piece Aegyo Set.' From a heart aegyo he invented to a rapid-fire parade of cute poses, Beomgyu turns the studio into a sea of laughter. The MCs were reportedly so impressed by his explosive energy that it reminded them of Jo Kwon's classic 'Kkap Kwon' era.
Beomgyu also proves he's an 'ambition idol' who can't stand any dead air, constantly chiming in with reactions and witty talk. He even performs a Beomgyu-style reinterpretation of Hwasa's 'Good Goodbye' on stage.
All eyes are on how Beomgyu — already known within TXT for his standout energy — will dominate Radio Star. The episode airs May 6 at 10:30 p.m. KST.