In MBC's 'I Live Alone,' Park Narae showcased her skills as a wallpapering prodigy, 'Park Dobae,' after learning wallpapering techniques with the desire to renovate her grandmother's house. She also took a trip down memory lane with her '18-year best friend' Jang Doyoun by returning to the cruise ship where they performed comedy during their early career, enjoying a warm date together. This resulted in a peak viewership rating of 8.8%, with a rating of 3.4% among viewers aged 20 to 49, securing first place among all programs on Friday.
The episode that aired on the 14th of December featured Park Narae learning wallpapering techniques and enjoying a date with her close friend Jang Doyoun at the Han River, along with Lee Jang-woo learning pottery and enjoying a course meal prepared by his close chef friend Park Min-hyuk.
According to Nielsen Korea, on the 15th, the household viewership rating for 'I Live Alone,' which aired the previous day, was 7.0% based on the metropolitan area, ranking first in its time slot. Additionally, the critical 2049 rating, a key indicator for advertisers and a measure of channel competitiveness, was 3.4% (metropolitan area), also securing first place in its time slot and among all programs on Friday.
The top moment was when Park Narae presented a birthday cake celebrating the award for best performance to Jang Doyoun (at 11:58 p.m.). The two, who supported each other through their challenging early career, reflected on their '18-year friendship' as they achieved a rating high of 8.8%.
Park Narae attended an interior design training academy, demonstrating her focus in wallpapering class. Despite her small stature, Park Narae, under the tutelage of a 'wallpaper master,' practiced diligently, sweating in the process. As she managed her lunch with convenience store food in the car and focused on her wallpapering practice, Jeon Hyun-moo remarked that she resembled a 'wallpaper prodigy.' Notably, Park Narae expressed her genuine desire and ultimate goal for learning wallpapering: 'I want to renovate my grandmother's house,' evoking admiration for her heartfelt love towards her grandmother.
Additionally, Park Narae and her '18-year best friend' Jang Doyoun visited Yeouido Han River to share memories. She surprised Jang Doyoun by reserving a cruise ship restaurant where they had previously performed comedy. Upon boarding the cruise ship, greeted by staff who remembered their early career, Park Narae and Jang Doyoun enjoyed the dinner they had longed to have. Park Narae recalled, 'It's so amazing that there's a staff member who remembers us. We didn't know this and were behind the tent of the performance hall.'
The inevitable 'dating gossip' talk among close friends also sparked laughter. Park Narae cheered for Jang Doyoun's dating life, mentioning Lee Dong-wook, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Hur Kyung-hwan, while Jang Doyoun playfully waved her hands, showing her feelings of emptiness. Following this, Park Narae celebrated Jang Doyoun's birthday and her achievement of the best performance award by gifting her a cake and a 'couple keyring' featuring their faces. Jang Doyoun humorously commented, 'It feels a bit like a soul wedding; if I hang it at the entrance, I don't think any thieves will come in.'
Park Narae stated, 'Only we have remained unchanged, while everything around has changed. It feels like I've taken a time machine, jumping between my past and present self,' sharing her thoughts on the day. She also mentioned, 'When I was younger, I didn't understand 'moderation,' but now that I've been working for 19 years, I can see the line of 'moderation,' feeling as though I've stepped onto another stair of life.'
Meanwhile, Lee Jang-woo was seen deeply engaged in pottery making at a pottery studio. He remarked, 'It depends on what food is served in which dish,' explaining why he decided to learn pottery, stating, 'I need to create the perfect dish for its intended use.'
Lee Jang-woo, who has been researching various dishes and sauces, showed great sincerity in pottery making, and his impressive skills elicited admiration from members of the Rainbow Club. He displayed keen concentration as he aimed to create a 'ramen bowl' that perfectly suited him, producing a bowl of overwhelming size that sparked laughter.
Additionally, Lee Jang-woo headed to meet Chef Park Min-hyuk to gift him the pottery he had made. After receiving Lee Jang-woo's gift, Chef Park Min-hyuk expressed gratitude with an unusual course meal. Starting with shrimp tartare, he quickly prepared dishes with unique combinations, such as shine muscat grapes, scallops, and fish roe, capturing everyone's curiosity. In particular, a dish topped with foie gras mousse and kimchi jam on crackers stimulated the imagination of flavors, and Chef Park Min-hyuk's healthy ramen recipe concluded the course meal on a high note.
Having filled his day with pottery making and delicious course meals, Lee Jang-woo remarked, 'I will focus more on pottery in the future. The 'presentation' is truly important. I almost regret starting this.' This left everyone looking forward to the further development of his 'Chef Tongue' research.
Next week, a 100% happy daily life of Kim Dae-ho, who returned as a freelancer, and Ok Ja-yeon's new house, which is closer to nature, has been teased, raising expectations.
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