On May 3rd, a new episode titled “The 77th: Luck Is Just an Excuse” was released on the YouTube channel “플로우띠(floatt)”. The video featured Yoo Jae-seok in conversation with SHINee’s Key, singer-actor Yuri (Girls’ Generation), and MMA fighter-turned-entertainer Kim Dong-hyun, as they shared personal reflections on their long careers and the realities of staying relevant in the entertainment world.

During their candid talk, Yoo Jae-seok revealed he’s recently taken up bicycle riding as a hobby. Laughing, he said, “I feel like I’m living in balance, riding this bike. But I never imagined I’d still be active in this business at this point. It just happened.” His lighthearted tone masked a deeper reflection on how far he and his peers have come.

Yuri agreed, calling her own career a “seven-year itch that turned into a ten-year milestone,” while Key added that many people around them used to say things like, “You’ll probably be doing this forever.” To that, Yoo replied, “It’s easy to say that from the outside, but when you’re the one hearing it, it’s actually stressful.”

Kim Dong-hyun, who transitioned from sports into variety, pointed out that people who often say, “I’ll be around forever,” usually don’t last that long. He emphasized that longevity in either sports or entertainment requires constant effort and humility.

Yoo Jae-seok echoed that sentiment, saying, “You can kind of tell who will last. You don’t necessarily know why, but there’s a feeling you get about someone. And then there are those who you just sense won’t be around long.” However, he was careful to note that it wasn’t about judging anyone in particular—it’s just an instinct that develops over time.

Kim Dong-hyun then asked Yoo what he does when he feels someone is headed down the wrong path. “Do you tell them? Encourage them? Warn them?” Yoo chuckled, replying, “Let’s say someone has this strange energy around their shoulders. Even if I told them, would they listen?”

Key added that it’s common to see those warning signs early in someone’s career but feel powerless to intervene. “In our 20s, we all knew people who thought they’d peaked already, as if their fame would never fade. But that kind of thinking leads to stagnation,” he said. He pointed out how many of those who once worked behind the scenes—like PDs and writers—are now in powerful positions. “If I had acted out back then, I’d probably be paying for it now.”

Wrapping up, Key noted, “Sometimes you want to say something, but you hold back. You don’t want to be the person who brings negativity or judgment, even though your instincts tell you something’s off.”

Their conversation, filled with both humor and hard-earned wisdom, offered an honest glimpse into the mental and emotional challenges of life in the spotlight—and why staying grounded may be the true secret to longevity.