According to Nielsen Korea, the episode of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy' aired on the 6th achieved a 3.3% viewership rating among the 20-49 age group, securing the top spot for Sunday variety shows, and a 13.1% viewership rating among metropolitan households, leading the weekly variety show rankings.
In this episode, guest MC, lyricist Kim Eana, when asked which three hit songs she would etch on her tombstone, chose IU's 'Good Day', Brown Eyed Girls' 'Abracadabra', and Lim Young-woong's 'Trust in Me'. She humorously added that Lim Young-woong's song would be the thumb of her selections. Kim Eana also expressed her fondness for entertainer Seo Jang-hoon, saying she appreciates his honesty and would title a song for him 'Say It Properly'.
Lee Sang-min's wife, who is ten years his junior, made her long-awaited appearance. Seo Jang-hoon expressed his surprise, saying it was his first time seeing her beyond photos.
During a heartfelt conversation with his wife, Lee Sang-min asked if any friends had criticized their marriage announcement, to which she replied that her decisive nature had actually made her friends more concerned for her. Lee joked that even his close friends couldn't believe he was married, with one believing he had married an AI.
The couple then visited a hospital to check the results of their IVF attempt. Lee expressed his concern for his wife's well-being, and she shared the emotional toll the process had taken on her. Lee showed his gratitude by presenting his wife with a bouquet, noting how marriage had changed people's perception of him and the comfort of having a strong partner at home.
Lee had previously been shocked by a sperm motility test that fell below standards, but post-marriage, he saw a dramatic improvement to 40%, surprising everyone. Unfortunately, the couple's first IVF attempt was unsuccessful, but they remained hopeful for the future, receiving warm support from the studio audience.
Meanwhile, the 'My Little Old Boy Dream Team' of Heo Kyung-hwan, Lee Yong-dae, and Choi Jin-hyuk embarked on a 3-on-3 blind date. Heo's mother playfully complained about her son being at a disadvantage next to his handsome friends.
The women, boasting impressive resumes as well as beauty, made their entrance, pleasing the mothers in the studio. The 1-on-1 rotation date began, and Choi Jin-hyuk's shy yet proactive response to a woman's confession had everyone cheering for a potential match. Lee Yong-dae reflected on his past dating experience, considering it a learning opportunity for future relationships.
Heo Kyung-hwan, feeling his age, asked a woman if she would mind his occasional tiredness, eliciting sympathetic reactions from the studio. He later humorously inquired about a height-increasing herbal remedy from a traditional Korean medicine doctor, causing laughter with his self-deprecating humor.
While Lee Yong-dae was away, Heo Kyung-hwan showcased his cooking skills to the doctor he had chosen during the mid-date check-in, jokingly claiming his cooking had lethal charm.
After dinner, the women expressed their newfound attraction to Heo's unexpectedly cool demeanor, putting Choi Jin-hyuk and Lee Yong-dae on edge.
The episode concluded with a teaser featuring actor Yoon Shi-yoon embarking on a camping trip, only to face an unexpected crisis, drawing viewers' curiosity for the next episode. 'My Little Old Boy' airs every Sunday night at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)