[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] Hwang Jae-kyun’s “Early Retirement Celebration Party” will be featured on “Omniscient Interfering View.”

Episode 413 of the MBC variety show “Omniscient Interfering View” (OIV), airing on the 29th, will feature a heartwarming and humorous reunion between Hwang Jae-kyun—whose retirement ceremony was temporarily postponed due to the world’s first “heatwave”—and his family.
Upon hearing the news of the retirement ceremony’s postponement, Hwang Jae-kyun’s family—unable to cancel the food and cake they had already ordered for the event—decided to throw an “early retirement celebration party” instead. With the entire “Jaegyun Family”—from his parents to his younger sister and her husband, and even his niece—in attendance, a lavish spread is laid out, featuring steamed snow crab and beef, as well as his father’s homemade curry and rolled omelets—dishes Jaegyun loved as a child—that are sure to make viewers’ mouths water.
Additionally, the family’s honest feelings about his retirement are revealed, with some saying, “Since the retirement ceremony was canceled, why not cancel the retirement announcement too?”
In particular, the family—the driving force behind “Hwang Jae-kyun’s 30-Year Baseball Career”—personally reflects on his baseball history. The episode features vivid family testimonies, ranging from the story of how Hwang Jae-kyun—who never failed to rank first in his school—began playing baseball instead of focusing on his studies, to his extraordinary childhood shaped by the genes of his parents (both former national tennis team members), and even the behind-the-scenes story of how his father, recognizing his son’s talent, personally sought out a baseball coach. In particular, the program piques viewers’ curiosity by revealing the true story behind his mother, who initially opposed his dream of becoming a baseball player.
Along with this, Hwang Jae-kyun’s extraordinary “love for his nephew” also catches the eye. Hwang Jae-kyun, who hopes his nephew will become “Korea’s Ohtani,” reportedly continues to provide generous support for his nephew’s future. It is said that he has spent a whopping 1 million won just on clothes for his nephew and even gifted his younger sister his personal credit card. Attention is now focused on just how far the generous uncle Hwang Jae-kyun’s extraordinary “love for his nephew” will go.
Hwang Jae-kyun began his professional career in 2006 after being drafted by the Hyundai Unicorns. He subsequently played for the Kiwoom Heroes, the Lotte Giants, the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball, and the KT Wiz. During his time with the KT Wiz, he served as team captain and led the team to its first-ever overall championship in 2021. He also played for the national team, winning gold medals at the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games and the 2015 Premier12 title. He concluded his nearly 20-year playing career at the end of the 2025 season.
“Jeonjamsi” airs on the 29th at 11:10 p.m.