Tony An, the original 'My Little Old Boy', said he decided to change his life after experiencing depression in the past, including shaving his head and self-harm, and revealed a 180-degree transformation in his lifestyle. While many felt sorry for his shocking past story, support poured in for the healthier Tony An's new appearance. Thanks to this buzz, 'My Little Old Boy', which aired on the 23rd, recorded a viewership rating of 4.2% in the 2049 demographic, ranking first among Sunday variety shows, and in the metropolitan area, it secured a household rating of 12.9%, maintaining its position as the absolute powerhouse on Sunday nights.
On the 23rd, Yoon Min-soo appeared as a special MC on SBS 'My Little Old Boy' and responded to MC Seo Jang-hoon's question, "Is it true that you want to eliminate all imitation singers?" by saying, "I'm grateful for those who imitate, but some overdo it and turn it into a caricature," as he pointed at Yang Se-chan shown in the archives, causing laughter with his intense reaction. Yoon Min-soo continued, "I sang 200 songs a day if there were no customers at my mother's karaoke. A dancer friend introduced me, so I set up the best equipment at my mother's karaoke and auditioned," revealing behind-the-scenes stories about his debut as a singer. Meanwhile, Yoon Min-soo shared news about his son, Yoon-ho, who enrolled in a prestigious university, saying, "I advise him to try everything. Fortunately, Yoon-ho had earned a lot when he was young, so he can endure hardships.
Lee Sang-min and Lim Won-hee met 'Wannabe' actor Lee Jong-hyuk. Lee Sang-min revealed, "I have a fantasy of passing down shoes to an adult son I don't have," to which Lee Jong-hyuk responded, "My second son, Jun-soo, has 300mm feet and is 194cm tall." When Jun-soo, who was loved by the public in the past variety show 'Dad! Where Are You Going?', appeared, everyone cheered, saying, "He looks exactly the same as before."
Jun-soo, who proudly talked about his friendship with Yoon-ho for over 10 years, was asked by Lee Sang-min, "Yoon-ho went to a good college, didn't his parents compare him to others?" and Jun-soo candidly replied, "I can't study. I gave up studying from the start... I take after my dad." Hearing that Jun-soo had lost an incredible 21kg due to dieting, Yoon Min-soo reacted with surprise, saying, "I promised to give 2 million won for losing 20kg, so I should avoid Jun-soo."
Tony An, who returned to 'My Little Old Boy' after three years, amazed everyone with his 180-degree transformation. Seo Jang-hoon expressed curiosity, saying, "Is there some reason for this? Are you possibly someone else?" Tony An explained, "I suddenly developed a dust allergy. After living with Jae-deok for 17 years, I felt lonely living alone, so I tried to change my life," to which Kim Hee-chul and Lee Sang-min joked, "Is it a de facto relationship? Did you split the assets when you broke up?"
It was revealed that Tony An is the original creator of 'Bbi Kki Bbi Kki Song', which sparked a challenge craze in 2024. He explained, "It's a song I made 20 years ago, but it had no presence back then, so I didn't register the copyright." Everyone felt sorry when Tony An added that after registering the copyright late, he had only earned 260,000 won in three months, with Yoon Min-soo lamenting, "If I had registered it earlier, it would have generated sales equivalent to a small business."
Meanwhile, Tony An shared, "I felt heartbroken even when I was at my wealthiest. After achieving everything, I found there was no one around. I took psychiatric medication with alcohol, and when I woke up, my pillow was soaked in blood. I looked in the mirror and realized I had cut my ear while cutting my hair with scissors. I also broke the elevator mirror with my head, and the security office called me," shocking everyone in the studio. This scene peaked at a rating of 15.2%, securing the title of 'Best Minute.'
Kim Seung-soo set out on a 'solitary journey' to see the sunrise over the sea. Facing the rising sun, Kim Seung-soo wished, "I hope to share this view with someone other than the artificial intelligence girlfriend." After eating two servings of Korean bean paste stew alone, Yoon Min-soo couldn't help but laugh while observing Kim Seung-soo at the karaoke bar, saying, "Is this real? You seem drunk."
[Photo] SBS 'My Little Old Boy' broadcast capture.