'My Little Old Boy' continues to dominate as the top-rated weekly variety show.
The latest episode of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy', aired on the 20th, led the Sunday variety show ratings with 2.9% among viewers aged 20-49 according to Nielsen Korea, and achieved the highest weekly variety show rating in the metropolitan area with 11.2%.
Special guest MC, the 'trendy Gen Z' Ji Ye-eun, expressed her surprise that the 'Mom Avengers' recognized her, saying, "I thought my Gen Z status would make me a stranger to them." She shared her admiration for senior entertainers, describing Shin Dong-yup as a mentor figure and feeling comfortable with Yoo Jae-suk as if they were gaming buddies. Ji Ye-eun's choice of Park Bo-gum over "3 trillion won Seo Jang-hoon vs. penniless for life Park Bo-gum" brought the house down with laughter, as she quipped, "Who needs 3 trillion won in life? I'll earn my own money."
The 'carefree trio' Choi Jin-hyuk, Kim Hee-chul, and Kim Jun-ho, known for their lavish spending, gathered to learn the art of saving. The scene of them starting to keep a household ledger had everyone in stitches, especially when Kim Jun-ho pondered how to record his diamond installment purchase, prompting Seo Jang-hoon to joke, "It seems it's not yet owned by Jimin." Meanwhile, Kim Hee-chul faced criticism for spending hundreds of thousands of won on mobile game in-app purchases.
Actor Kim Eung-soo, who appeared to teach them frugality, shared unique saving tips like reusing handwashing water for laundry and fueling up in the early morning when temperatures drop to -7 to -8 degrees Celsius for more condensed gasoline. This left everyone in awe.
The comparison of their annual spending on delivery apps revealed Choi Jin-hyuk's staggering expenditure of 9.2 million won, shocking not only Kim Eung-soo but also Jin-hyuk's mother. This moment soared to a peak rating of 13.9%, marking it as the 'best minute' of the show.
Kim Eung-soo recounted a hilarious anecdote from his theater days about sharing a single order of noodles with veteran actor Yoon Moon-sik, leading to a comical scolding for trying to take more than his share. This story had everyone roaring with laughter.
In a more somber segment, the show shared the touching story of Bell, a miracle dog that overcame paralysis but faced a risky surgery to remove a malignant tumor. Given Bell's advanced age and weak heart, the surgery posed a significant risk, leaving both Baek Jong-nam and the studio's 'Mom Avengers' anxious. Fortunately, the surgery was successful, bringing relief to everyone.
The 'analog human' Kim Jong-kook met his digital counterpart, Kim Seung-soo, whose life is intertwined with AI technology. Jong-kook's visit to Seung-soo's 'Digital House' filled with AI gadgets left him speechless. Jong-kook's baffled reaction to Seung-soo's AI 'daughter' Yuna advising against marriage was priceless, showcasing the clash between analog and digital lifestyles.
Kim Jong-kook, who prefers maps and signs over navigation apps, and opts for endoscopy without anesthesia to save money and communicate with the doctor, highlighted the stark contrast between their worlds. Despite his initial skepticism, Jong-kook was impressed by Seung-soo's AI 'daughter's' ability to calculate protein content in chicken breast, jokingly calling her a "genius."
The episode concluded with a teaser for 'NEW My Little Old Boy' featuring actor Yoon Hyun-min, raising anticipation for future episodes. 'My Little Old Boy' airs every Sunday night at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)