SBS's "Whenever Possible" proved its reign as the undisputed powerhouse of Tuesday nights, securing the No. 1 spot in its time slot for eight consecutive weeks as actors Lee Sun-bin and Yoo Jae-myung teamed up to tackle pockets of free time in Cheonan with all-out passion.
The broadcast on Tuesday, October 6, reached a peak rating of 5.5%, recorded 4.1% nationwide, and achieved 1.3% in the 20-49 demographic, sweeping the overall No. 1 position in its time slot for eight consecutive weeks across variety shows, dramas, and educational programs in Season 5, while also topping all Tuesday variety shows among 20-49 viewers (according to Nielsen Korea).
In this episode, the "Two Yoo MCs"—Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok—joined guests Lee Sun-bin and Yoo Jae-myung to fill the spare moments in the daily lives of Cheonan residents.
During the opening, Yu Jae-seok revealed a surprising age gap, saying, "Jae-myung is actually one year younger than me." After discovering they share the same Gangneung Yu clan heritage, he warmly welcomed him as his "fellow Yu clan younger brother," drawing laughter. Making only his fifth variety show appearance, Yoo Jae-myung showcased his unexpected charm with witty banter and supportive remarks to promote his upcoming film.
Proudly calling herself the "Daughter of Cheonan" and acting as the city's self-appointed promotional ambassador, Lee Sun-bin visited her alma mater middle school and met junior students from the magazine club. When they narrowly failed the third stage of a paper airplane bingo game, Lee Sun-bin dropped to her knees and pleaded, "Since they're my juniors, let's share some," playfully attempting to raid the snack prizes with her whole body and sending the scene into waves of laughter. She also stood out by sharing her signature Chungcheong-style conversational wisdom with the members from Seoul and Busan, telling them, "In South Chungcheong, you need to take it easy."
Next, the cast visited the family running a dumpling hot pot restaurant with a 33-year tradition to take on a finger table tennis ball bounce game. After clearing stage two with a miraculous buzzer-beater, Yoo Jae-myung cheered, "This is true drama!" However, they ultimately fell short by the slimmest of margins in stage three, bringing him to his knees in disappointment. As Lee Sun-bin repeatedly apologized, the restaurant owner's son warmly reassured them, saying, "I will buy the gift myself," wrapping up the visit on a heartwarming note that added a touch of moving emotion.
"Whenever Possible" airs every Tuesday at 9:00 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
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