Iiō Kazuki from Comedy Duo Zun Praises Degawa Tetsurō's Accurate Show Appearance Advice

Kazuki Iiō, member of comedy duo Zun, appeared as a guest on Fuji Television's "Pokkapoka" program on June 17 and shared an anecdote about receiving career advice from fellow comedian Tetsurō Degawa. Iiō recounted that when his participation in IPPON Grand Prix was confirmed, Degawa advised him that the program was one that could change a comedian's life and suggested he devote an entire week to preparation for it. However, upon returning home, Iiō realized that Degawa himself had never actually appeared on IPPON Grand Prix, prompting laughter from the studio audience.

Despite the irony of receiving advice about a program Degawa had not performed on, Iiō emphasized the accuracy of Degawa's other guidance. He revealed that Degawa had also advised him on how to approach other shows, such as instructing him to remain silent and composed while waiting for a particular host to finish structuring segments before delivering his performance. Iiō described these recommendations as hitting "right on target," expressing admiration for Degawa's insight into the entertainment industry.

MC Yusuke Sawabe of the comedy group Haraichi responded with enthusiasm to the anecdote, noting that he had never seen Degawa perform on a comedy quiz show. Sawabe attributed Degawa's knowledgeable counsel to his genuine passion for comedy, validating Iiō's respect for the senior comedian's expertise and understanding of the industry.