Comedian Yang Se-chan sparks buzz as the show teases whether he may have adult ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
On December 25, KBS2 variety show Problem Child in House airs a Christmas special featuring Seoul National University child and adolescent psychiatrist Prof. Kim Boong-nyun, who joins the cast to dive into mental health topics.
Recalling his school days, Yang says, "My report card always said, 'Gets along well with classmates but is easily distracted,'" adding, "I've wondered if that was an early sign of ADHD." He continues, "When I do housework, I'll be cleaning the kitchen and suddenly end up in another room," admitting he still struggles to focus for long and asking for an evaluation.
After hearing Yang's self-check, Prof. Kim delivers an unexpected analysis that defies assumptions, raising even more curiosity.
Meanwhile, the episode turns into a "Rooftop Mini Counseling Center." Starting with Yang Se-chan, Song Eun-i, Kim Sook, Kim Jong-kook, Hong Jin-kyung, and Joo Woo-jae open up one after another, flooding the set with personal concerns. In particular, Kim Jong-kook asks, "Is exercise addiction really an addiction?" sending the studio into laughter, and Prof. Kim piques interest by replying, "We don't consider exercise addiction an addiction."
As the counseling heats up, Song Eun-i, in her signature 'Song-ssé-o' persona, quips, "If we're doing all this, maybe we should pay for it," leaving everyone in stitches.
Yang Se-chan's results and the cast's frank talk on mental health will be revealed on December 25 at 8:30 p.m.