In a surprising revelation, comedian Choi Tae-seong shared that he was Nam Bo-ra's homeroom teacher during high school.
This interesting tidbit unfolded during the November 7 broadcast of Channel S's 'Back to the Past,' which featured a special segment on high-quality family trips. The episode saw travel creator Traveler Mae exploring the scenic landscapes of Japan's Toyama, while Lee Seok-hoon and his guest, E-Rai Cheongchun, reminisced about their beloved Hong Kong. Choi Tae-seong, alongside Na Gang, explored the hot spring city of Tainan, Taiwan, and added Nam Bo-ra as the guest to spice up their travel competition.
Upon Nam Bo-ra's arrival, Choi Tae-seong enthusiastically greeted her, shocking everyone with his cheerful shout. Lee Seok-hoon expressed surprise at this casual interaction, to which Choi revealed their past connection, claiming, “I was Bo-ra’s high school teacher.” Although Nam Bo-ra initially struggled to recall him, she humorously played along, leading to laughter among the show's hosts.
The episode also featured Hong Kong as a nostalgic travel destination with scenes from iconic movies like 'A Better Tomorrow' and 'Chungking Express.' Both hosts, Kim Shin-young and Choi Tae-seong, reminisced about their youth as they visited famous film locations that sparked fond memories. The reveal of a hidden gem for viewing Hong Kong's stunning laser show further piqued interest, even enticing Nam Bo-ra to express her desire to visit.
As viewers await the full episode, the allure of Hong Kong as a hub of nostalgic film history promises to engage audiences on November 7 at 9:20 PM.