Hendery Wong | Laugh But Not Least with MC Jin

In this episode of Laugh But Not Least, Hendery Wong joins MC Jin in Beijing for a lighthearted conversation about language, identity, Macau, music, and the experiences that shaped his journey. From the story behind his name to getting scouted by SM Entertainment, debuting with WayV, finding his own creative voice, and learning to laugh along the way, Hendery reflects on the moments that made him who he is today. 0:00 Opening Freestyle in Beijing 0:55 The Story Behind Hendery’s Name 3:50 Spelling Bee w/ Hendery 5:42 Learning English and Speaking Four Languages 7:05 Hendery’s First Freestyle 7:42 How Hendery and MC Jin First Met 12:35 Shooting Your Shot 14:49 Growing Up on MC Jin’s Music 15:21 MC Jin on Being a Dad 17:49 Growing Up in Macau 19:48 Why People Should Visit Macau 23:34 The Meaning of Laugh But Not Least 26:40 How Funny Is Hendery? 28:35 Being Funny Without Trying 30:08 Childhood Stories and Acting Tough 33:50 Getting Scouted by SM Entertainment 37:03 Hendery’s Parents React to the Opportunity 37:49 Moving to Korea as a Trainee 40:04 Debuting with WayV 41:51 Bonding with the Members 43:05 Finding His Passion 46:00 The Moment WayV Debuted 48:12 Looking Back on School Pressure 51:30 What’s Next for Hendery 52:47 Hendery’s Vision as a Solo Artist 55:50 The Power of Cantonese 56:29 Closing Word Game 1:00:21 Style, Final Thoughts, and Closing Follow Laugh But Not Least: Instagram:   / laughbutnotleastpod   YouTube:    / @laughbutnotleastpod   Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/laugh-but-not-l...