Comedian Kim Sook surprised viewers with an unexpected transformation on MBC’s reality show Omniscient Interfering View. In a recent episode, Kim revealed her custom-made virtual avatar—an ultra-muscular, tank top-wearing character that left her and the show’s cast stunned.
The avatar, dubbed a “Tetonam” (a play on ‘tough guy’ in Korean slang), drew big laughs and disbelief. Kim couldn’t hide her shock, covering her mouth in surprise at its overly macho appearance, joking, “It looks like I’m wearing clothes, but this is supposed to be me!”
Why it matters
Kim Sook is known for her quick wit and down-to-earth personality, but this striking new virtual persona has fans seeing her in a different light—albeit a humorous one. With celebrities increasingly using avatars and virtual spaces, her exaggerated digital self may reflect changing trends in Korean entertainment.
Source (KR): https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/broadcast/2025/11/23/GUZTAZTFG5RWKOBTGVSTOMRXME/