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Episode #201 with special guest Kim Doyoung, actor and singer
“When did you realize you were first in love with me?”
“Wha—Excuse me?” Doyoung asks, taken aback by the random question.
“Date, time, place,” Yuta continues nonchalantly, raising his eyes from the script in front of him to meet Doyoung’s bewildered ones. “Don’t leave anything out.”
Doyoung’s eyes shift from Yuta to the radio staff nearby. “I—Hyung, isn’t this your radio show?”
“It is, so that means I’m the one asking the questions here.”
“But—wait. What?”
“When did you first realize you—”
“I’m not asking you to repeat the question!”
“Are you sure?” Yuta raises a brow. “You seemed like you might have been hard of hearing. Is old age starting to kick in for you?”
“You’re older than me, hyung!”
“Yeah, but I’m not the one who made a groaning sound when I sat down. It was like this—can we get the playback please?”
“Stop, Yuta-hyung! What is this? Didn’t you invite me to come talk about my new drama and what I’ve been up to?”
“Of course, and we’ll get to all that soon, don’t worry. What matters right now is when did you first realize you were in love with me?”
“Yuta—!”
“What? It’s an important question! One that—why are you making that face?”
“I’m not making any face. This is just my face.” Doyoung laughs incredulously, bringing a hand up to run through his hair.
“You might be smiling but your eyes are glaring at me.”
“I’m not. And don’t tell people that!”
Yuta’s lips twitch slightly but he remains composed. “I have to tell people that because this is a radio show, Mister Seukka Seukka.”
Doyoung exhales exasperatedly upon hearing that. “Stop teasing, hyung.”
“Stop getting so riled up, Dons. Honestly, I thought we’d grown past these emotional outbursts of yours…”
“I’m not riled up! I’m just—”
A smile breaks out across Yuta’s face as he goads Doyoung on. “Just what? Go on, say it—”
“Yuta-hyung, I swear—”
“Just say you love me!”
“Of fucking course I love you! You’re one of my fucking best friends! Why the fuck is this news to anyone?”
“Listeners, picture a tall, very accomplished, very angry bunny—oh, and he’s left the booth now.”
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Episode #209 with special guest Johnny Suh, DJ, model and co-host of Night Night radio
“When did you first realize you were in love with me?”
Johnny chuckles, shaking his head amusingly at Yuta. “I heard you were doing this but I don’t understand what you have to gain from it.”
“It’s really about what my listeners gain from it.”
“It being…?”
“Revelations of true love! Declarations of cherished attachment! Celebrations of intimacy and familiarity between individuals—y’know, just to name a few.”
“Wow,” Johnny says, nodding understandingly. “Have to say that does make it worth asking then.”
“Thank you,” Yuta grins, pleased. “Now, when did you first realize you were in love with me?”
Johnny looks up in thought, humming to himself. “Well, we’ve known each other a long time.”
“Would you say too long?”
“Never, I’ve loved every moment,” Johnny assures, face softening as he continues. “For one, you are an amazing person. You know for sure what you want and how to achieve it. You tend not to just say but do by putting your words into action. I learned a lot of that from you and I respect you so much,” he pauses, noticing how serious Yuta has become as he listens to Johnny. “You are artistic. You are humane. I love both of those sides of you. So rather than say when I fell in love with you, I want to tell you something I've never said before: I treasure you.” Johnny smiles bashfully at Yuta, watching him return the smile as he blinks rapidly, eyes red-rimmed. “I do, and you are such a precious friend to me, I sincerely love you. Yuta, my cool, sexy, charismatic, cute rockstar friend, thank you for everything. I treasure you.”
In the beat of silence that follows, Yuta attempts to gather himself.
“I honestly don’t know how to respond to that,” he admits, straightening in his seat and running his fingers through his hair, flustered. “Wow really, Johnny. Thank you.”
“What? Are you getting teary-eyed?” Johnny lazily smirks, leaning back. “Don’t cry.”
“I want to cry…” Yuta admits sincerely, dabbing at his eyes and chuckles. “Jaehyun is one lucky guy.”
Johnny smiles and shrugs. “What can I say? I’m one smooth motherfu—”
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Episode #214 with special guest Jeong Jaehyun, actor, singer, Prada GBA, and co-host of Night Night radio
“When did you first realize you were in love with me?”
“Oh, Johnny wasn’t kidding about you opening up all these guest spots with that question. That’s hilarious, hyung!”
Yuta smiles proudly. “I have! Isn’t it fun?”
“I mean, Doyoung-hyung did sound like he was going to have an aneurysm on air.”
“Still my highest rated episode to date. Even had ‘Mister Seukka Seukka’ trending on Twitter for a solid 48 hours.”
Jaehyun nods his head enthusiastically. “Johnny showed me!”
“See? Doyoung should be grateful I’m making him and the drama so famous. All of you should, honestly. We are public figures, after all, and this is a public service.”
“Trust, Yuta-hyung, I am very grateful for the opportunity to be here.” Jaehyun shoots him a dimpled smile. “I was really touched by what Johnny said to you as well, but I should point out that it’s not a matter of who is the lucky one in our relationship.”
Yuta perks up in his seat. “You don’t say? Do tell.”
“Aren’t we supposed to be discussing when I fell in love with you?” teases Jaehyun.
“We'll come back to that, but I'm sure right now my listeners would agree with me and say they’d prefer to hear about you and your lovely husband Johnny.”
“I’ll only talk if you agree to go on Night Night with—”
“Deal!” Yuta cuts him off. “Now spill.”
“Ah, well.” Jaehyun adjusts his glasses, the tips of his ears reddening. “There are so many aspects about Johnny I could say but to get to the point, it’s about what feels natural. The little things, y’know? It isn’t about being ‘lucky’ to have the other person, but about choosing to be with each other.”
“Wow the conviction in your voice, no wonder you are actor of the year!” Yuta claps his hands while Jaehyun laughs and shakes his head.
“Hyung, I am not nor have I ever been named actor of the year. I don’t think I’m at that point in my career yet.”
Yuta clicks his tongue. “A damn crime in my opinion. Well, after this appearance, I don’t see how you wouldn’t be. We’ll take it up with your agency if we have to.”
“No need, I’m proud of the work I’ve accomplished so far. It’s as you told me years ago hyung, when I was first starting out in the industry, ‘No matter how the outcome will be, the process is what’s really important.’ And I still live by that.”
“I really love your ethics, Jaehyunnie. You’ve earned yourself a Yuta award for what you shared today with me.” Yuta hands him a Yuta at Home sticker in place of an actual trophy.
Jaehyun bows his head in gratitude as he takes the sticker. “I will accept any award bestowed upon me by you.”
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Episode #219 with special guest Kim Jungwoo, singer, model, and MC Host
“When did you first realize you were in love with me?”
“I mean, was there really a first moment?”
“Between us, right?” Yuta grins knowingly.
“It’s been you from the start, hyung!” Jungwoo proclaims, throwing his arms around Yuta.
Yuta cackles and pats Jungwoo’s back as he pulls away. “Since the start? C’mon Woo, this would be more fun if you weren’t in on the joke.”
“You know I’m in for anything~” Jungwoo replies suggestively, winking at Yuta.
“Jungwoo, kids listen to this radio!” Yuta scolds him.
Jungwoo scans the recording booth and shrugs. “I don’t see any kids here.”
“You are such a smart ass, you know that? This is Doyoung’s doing, I’m sure of it.”
“Never mind that, hyung. I want everyone to hear how important love like ours is. If each of them experienced even a fraction of it, I’d never have to worry, because it’ll mean someone’s got them as tight as I have you, and you have me.”
Yuta brings a hand up to cover his mouth as he gasps for dramatic effect. “Jungwoo…!”
“Stop, or you’re going to make me cry!”
“Listeners, Jungwoo is close to tears as we speak. Hand on heart, he saw my face and boom: waterworks. Should I be flattered or concerned?”
“It must be something in the air! Seriously Yuta-hyung, I thought only Doyoung could stir me up like this but since I sat down I’ve been wanting to just fu—”
“Excuse me,” Yuta calls out to one of the staff members. “Let’s stop recording here before I lose my sponsorships.”
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Episode #606 with special guest Lee Donghyuck, singer and (beloved) rival at 37.5MHz radio
“When did you first realize you were in love with me?”
“When you were too scared to go on some rides at the amusement park.”
“A serious answer at last!” Yuta cheers and leans closer to Donghyuck. “We’re surrounded by heathens, Hyuck. Did you know that?”
Donghyuck nods solemnly. “Loving you is a serious matter, hyung. One I’ve been waiting to talk with you about for a while now.”
Yuta pauses at the tone of Donghyuck’s voice and gives him a onceover. “You’re upset,” he states, realizing this isn’t a bit Donghyuck is trying to pull.
Despite not being a question, Donghyuck still answers. “Well, yes!”
Yuta breaks out into giggles, unable to stop himself from finding a frustrated Donghyuck cute.
Donghyuck whines in return at his response and pulls on his arm. “Yuta-hyung!”
“Fine, fine. I’ll hear you out this time,” Yuta concedes, his laughter dwindling down to a fond hum.
“Thank you, hyung.” Donghyuck beams at him, returning to his mischievous self and Yuta huffs. “You’ve always rejected my love—”
“No, just your kisses.”
“Affection then,” Donghyuck amends. “But as the maknae of our friend group you only seem to adore Mark and Jungwoo!”
“I didn’t know you were still bothered by that, I’m sorry Donghyuck-ah,” he says sincerely. “From now on, I’ll be sure to adore you the most.”
Donghyuck takes a hold of Yuta’s hand, looking deeply into his eyes. “Yuta oppa, is it me?”
Yuta stares endearingly at Donghyuck and squeezes his hand. “It’s you,” he says after a beat too late.
“I’ll try to make you hesitate less next time,” Donghyuck assures as he releases Yuta’s hand. “And if you want a program that offers you the best quality of music and discussions on interesting topics, make sure to tune into FullSun’s 37.5MHz!”
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Episode #802 with special guest Mark Lee, singer, rapper, novelist and precious dongsaeng~
“When did you first realize you were in love with me?”
“November 4, 2019.”
Yuta blinks, for once surprised by the response. “November—?”
“2019, yes. Probably around 6:40 in the evening when we were eating dinner together.”
“…That’s very specific, Mark.”
“I like specifics. Helps with the writing.”
“That does make sense,” Yuta muses, settling back into his seat.
Mark laughs sheepishly. “You could even say you left a mark on my heart, hyung.” At Yuta’s lack of reaction, he shifts in his seat and gives the recording booth a onceover. “The, uh, atmosphere today is really nice too.”
Yuta grins and ruffles Mark’s hair affectionately. “That’s because it’s just the two of us!” he coos, receiving a warm smile from Mark. “I do my best to set up a good ambiance for my guests, give it that homey vibe, what they do with it…well you’ve seen for yourself.”
“It’s been very entertaining so far, hyung. Honestly, it’s nice to talk about these things. Feels a bit raw.”
“Others, I don’t want to name any names—Doyoung, view it as quite embarrassing.”
“Maybe a little in the beginning,” Mark chuckles. “But it’s between us friends who can speak openly to each other and that’s what makes it fun and spontaneous.”
“As expected from my precious dongsaeng, you’re the only one who gets me!” Yuta throws his arms around Mark and pecks his cheek several times.
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Episode #1026 with special guest Lee Taeyong, an all-rounder, genius performer, multi-talented superstar, absolute ace, concept master, idea bank, Loewe GBA, famed fish surgeon to some, TY Track to others, the living embodiment of a onigiri itself, visuals as stunning as a rose and my fiancé ♡
“When did you first realize you were in love with me? Or at least that would have been the cold open for this broadcast of Yuta at Home, to which my most loyal listeners are now accustomed to hearing on the eighth edition of our tour down memory lane with my closest friends. However, we were met with repeated postponement notices and continuously being plied with invigorating tales such as ‘my schedule should clear up soon, babe,’ to ‘the recording went longer than I thought, next time for sure!’ and ‘I said I’d do that?’ but well dear listeners, here I am, finally sitting beside my most requested guest! Whoever could it be? Picture chiseled brows and a sculpted jawline contrasted by a set of pretty doe eyes and pillowy soft lips. He—”
“Doesn’t the episode title give away who I am though? Also, what is going on with all the attachments to my name?”
“You don’t like it? I’m simply stating the truth,” Yuta says, knocking Taeyong’s knee fondly under the table with his own. “In fact, I think I forgot a few…”
Taeyong grips Yuta’s arm and squeezes, a flustered smile to his face. “It’s a bit excessive,” he chuckles, his hold loosening on Yuta’s arm but remaining. “But I appreciate it.”
“You should! This is a very professional interview that you’ve been deliberately delaying for months. How could you ignore me, Taeyong?” Yuta says disappointedly at him, although the playful glint in his eyes indicates he’s not all that upset.
“You say that like your track record isn’t worse than mine!” Taeyong retorts, shooting Yuta a challenging look.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” he replies without missing a beat, but it gains him an amused snort from Taeyong.
“Should I list them out so Yutamis can hear and judge for themselves?”
“Go ahead, I bet I can counter each one with a reasonable explanation.”
“Are you saying mine weren’t reasonable?” Taeyong questions, a pout forming on his lips.
“Fair point,” Yuta acknowledges. “Now I’m curious what you possibly could bring up…” he says with a daring look in his eyes
“My takenoko no sato for one.”
Yuta throws his head back laughing, the sound loud and abrupt. “You’re seriously holding that against me? Yong, you commented that on my Instagram instead of just messaging or calling me like a normal boyfriend would have!” Taeyong pinches him, but after a moment he smiles and squeezes Yuta’s arm again. “Besides, Meiji ended up seeing your comment and now we have a lifetime supply, and our very own personalized boxes.”
“All I’m saying—”
“And,” Yuta interrupts, apparently determined not to let anything slide, “I brought you back that nice ochoko set with the Dassai sake you did ask for.”
“Fine,” Taeyong surrenders, scrunching his nose up cutely, because he may be as stubborn as Yuta, but even he knows a losing battle when he sees one.
“You’re already proving my statement from earlier,” Yuta singsongs, unable to hide the hint of triumph in his voice.
“Y’know, I did happen to catch that episode with Changmin-hyung in it,” he starts after a moment, watching Yuta’s face fall somewhat and squeezes his arm reassuringly. “I don’t bring that up to punish you, but I was surprised to learn it was Changmin's recipe you followed.” Taeyong nudges Yuta lightly with his shoulder. “And for what it’s worth, the cake was delicious.”
Yuta raises his gaze back up at Taeyong, a small, grateful smile on his lips. “I did have a great hyung guide me through it.”
Taeyong brushes a few loose strands of Yuta’s hair out of his eyes, his fingers trailing down to delicately trace the side of face after. “I’m really sorry it took me this long to appear after you asked me several times but it wasn’t because I wanted to avoid being here or ignoring you, Yuta. I genuinely was busy and was trying to figure out the best timeframe because I know how much this means to you and if we do this, we do it right.”
“…for the record, it wasn’t that big of a deal to me.”
“You didn’t have to say it for me to know it was.” Taeyong rolls his eyes, but his tone holds affection.
Yuta scoffs, shrugging Taeyong’s hand off him but before Taeyong can protest, he slings his arm around Taeyong’s shoulders and draws him closer. “You keep talking like that and I’m going to start thinking you might actually know me.”
Taeyong hums, nuzzling into his side. “I know everything when it comes to you, Yuta~”
“Really?” Yuta smirks devilishly. “Then you must know I like the sound of my name in your mouth.”
“That I know very well, though I did appreciate last night’s reminder…”
“Is that right?”
Taeyong nods eagerly, leaning in to brush his lips against Yuta’s. “Mhm. In fact, I was thinking that tonight, we—”
A staff member clears their throat to gain the couple’s attention. “For everyone’s sake we are cutting the broadcast early because we don’t want to lose sponsorships. Thank you and goodnight!”