'Salimnam' achieved the No. 1 rating for Saturday variety shows for five consecutive weeks, alongside high interest in the first episode of 'Memory Salimnam.'
On the broadcast of KBS 2TV's 'Salim Men Season 2' (hereinafter 'Salimnam') on the 15th, stories of Park Seo-jin's daily life and the first episode featuring the protagonist of the new project 'Memory Salimnam,' 1TYM's Song Baek-gyeong, were revealed. The rating recorded 6% based on Nielsen Korea nationwide, and a scene where Hyo-jung was caught by Park Seo-jin eating jjajang ramen secretly provided great laughter, soaring to a peak rating of 8.3%.
On this day, special guest Park Ji-won from Fromis_9 grants appeared, and a video of Park Seo-jin was revealed. Park Seo-jin organized unused items at home following the guidance of a fortune teller, intending to sell a desk and exercise equipment. However, younger sibling Hyo-jung opposed the sale of the exercise equipment, stating that she was still on a diet, and Park Seo-jin provoked Hyo-jung by suggesting weighing herself.
In October, Hyo-jung, who lost 13 kg during a body profile shoot, gained surprise for successfully losing a total of 17 kg through consistent dieting. Park Seo-jin noted, "I was shocked that I was only 3 kg heavier than Park Hyo-jung. It felt awful that we were both in the 60 kg range." Afterward, when Park Seo-jin's stylist remarked, "You've gained a lot of weight. Didn't your pants rip? You absolutely have to lose weight to wear pretty clothes," Park Seo-jin declared another dieting attempt.
However, Park Seo-jin began a fasting diet rather than exercising, and even continued an extreme diet by sweating it out in a sauna. As her physical limits were reached due to the strain, she gradually showed signs of being unable to resist her appetite. Seizing the opportunity, Hyo-jung tempted Park Seo-jin with pork belly, and ultimately, within three days, Park Seo-jin, who had broken her fast, showcased an unprecedented eating show that had not been seen before, providing laughter as she failed her diet.
The highly anticipated first protagonist of 'Memory Salimnam,' exploring the recent activities of top stars of the time, was Song Baek-gyeong from 1TYM. Appearing with his two sons, 9-year-old Song Ru-bin and 8-year-old Song Ru-an, Song Baek-gyeong revealed for the first time his new life after leaving the entertainment industry in 2007. He especially opened up about his reasons for leaving the industry, stating, "There were good memories, but I suffered a lot during that time."
Song Baek-gyeong also spoke about the members of 1TYM. He revealed that he sometimes meets Danny, who is living in the United States as a father of two, and shared that Oh Jin-hwan is preparing to launch a café business in Jeju. He went on to say, "I haven't been in touch with Teddy for quite some time, as our paths have diverged. It's not that we are on bad terms," sharing the news about Teddy, who has become a famous producer.
Afterward, Song Baek-gyeong drew attention by revealing his recent activities as a voice actor while visiting KBS for radio drama recording. He explained that after suddenly becoming a husband, father, and head of a household, he thought there might be a place where he could utilize his abilities and earn a stable income. He then registered for a night school to start studying voice acting.
Later in the evening, he surprised viewers by going to a Japanese-style pub run with his mother. As his beautiful mother was revealed, the MCs admired her beauty. In particular, Baek Ji-young commented, "She is so beautiful," and "She is said to be 68 years old but looks only a few years older than me."
Working relentlessly throughout the day, Song Baek-gyeong stated, "I endure thinking of my family. My family is the source of all my strength. It's living for that alone," and added, "Even though it seems like I have a lot to do, my mother does much more than I do." He also expressed his affection for his mother, who took responsibility for their living after his father passed away when he was 14, which brought a touch of emotion.
[Photo] 'Salimnam2' broadcast capture
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