'Son of Dongjak' Jung Hae-in and 'Fragile Villain' Heo Sung-tae Show Off Twist Charms... 'Whenever Possible' Ranks No. 1 Among Tuesday Entertainment Shows

Actors Jung Hae-in and Heo Sung-tae delivered delightful laughter to Tuesday evening viewers with their contrasting, twist charms.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings research company, on August 19, the previous day's broadcast of SBS's "Whenever Possible," recorded a peak rating of 4.6 percent and a household rating of 3.4 percent in the Seoul metropolitan area. Notably, the target viewership rating for ages 20 to 49 surged compared to the previous week, ranking first overall among all entertainment shows, dramas, and current affairs programs in the same time slot.

In this episode, hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, along with guest appearances by Jung Hae-in and Heo Sung-tae, explored the spare moments around Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

Jung Hae-in, who revealed that he has lived in Dongjak-gu for nearly 30 years, delivered an all-around performance befitting the "Son of Dongjak." Showing swiftness and sharp intuition on the go, Jung handled everything from booking lunch reservations to searching for a shaved ice dessert spot in a flash. Touched by the youngest member's thoughtfulness in bringing portable fans for the older members, Yoo Jae-suk marveled, "Hae-in is doing a huge job. He's totally invincible," while Yoo Yeon-seok added to the laughter by joking, "Since he's the Son of Dongjak (Dongjak-ui Adeul), his movements (dongjak) are fast."

Jung also talked about his special bond with his younger brother, who previously drew attention as his manager. Playfully describing his brother as a "servant made by mom," he expressed deep affection, sharing how his brother always accompanies him on schedules and serves as a reliable support system beyond just being family.

On the other hand, Heo Sung-tae drew waves of laughter with his approachable and frail demeanor, which contrasted sharply with his intense "super villain" image in dramas. During the first mission, a boxing gym "mitt rally," he made repeated mistakes, leading him to spontaneously drop to his knees and apologize while calling himself "Fool Sung-tae," bringing amusement to the cast.

Heo's "frail charm" shone once again at the next mission site featuring the Chung-Ang University American football club. Seeing Heo sweat from extreme tension during the relay mission, Yoo Jae-suk pointed out, "He often plays villain roles, but he's just as weak-hearted as I am," adding to the fun. Feeling overwhelmed with regret and apology after failing the mission, Heo promised to treat the student club members to pork belly out of his own pocket and asked for their bank account numbers, leaving a heartwarming impression until the end.

Meanwhile, "Whenever Possible," which delivers good fortune during brief everyday gaps, airs every Tuesday at 9 p.m.

Reporter Kang Sun-ae

(Photo: SBS E! News, Kang Sun-ae)
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