'Salim-nam' has maintained its powerful topic of discussion by recording the number one overall entertainment rating on Saturdays for seven consecutive weeks.
The episode aired on the 29th on KBS 2TV's 'Salim-nam: The Men Who Housekeep Season 2' (hereafter 'Salim-nam') featured daily episodes of Park Seo-jin and Ji Sang-ryeol. The rating recorded was 5.7% based on Nielsen Korea's nationwide standard, and a scene where Song Min-jun and Choi Su-ho were surprised to see fans gathered at the busking location marked a rating of 7.8%.
On that day, NMIXX's Oh Hae-won, who appeared as a special guest, shared a childhood photo, saying, "It seems that there were difficulties with parenting," adding that "I've been told I got hurt too much since I started walking." Additionally, Oh Hae-won admired Park Seo-jin's traditional drum performance, stating, "It looks so cool in person," and taught Park Seo-jin the point choreography of NMIXX's new song 'KNOW ABOUT ME' as they participated in a dance challenge together.
Following last week, Park Seo-jin prepared a busking event to celebrate a rating of 7% with Song Min-jun and Choi Su-ho. Park Seo-jin practiced dancing with his younger brother Hyo-jeong as the audience, but made everyone laugh with his clumsy moves. The three then headed to the busking location, where Choi Su-ho was sweating nervously due to a sudden need for a restroom. Particularly, Park Seo-jin made everyone laugh even more by sharing a past story about a pit toilet.
Finally arriving at the busking site, the three were worried that no audience would show up due to the cold weather. However, contrary to expectations, more than 500 fans gathered, and checking on the audience first, Choi Su-ho and Song Min-jun prepared a surprise event for Park Seo-jin. Park Seo-jin took the stage blindfolded, and as soon as he removed the blindfold, he was moved to tears by the fans filling the venue and their cheers.
With the audience's cheers, the busking began. Park Seo-jin delivered a more passionate traditional drum performance and expressed, "I felt like I was returning to my original mindset," saying, "It felt like I found that heart-pounding feeling again." Choi Su-ho and Song Min-jun also heated up the atmosphere with vibrant performances. Choi Su-ho noted, "As we struggled together in the cold weather, a bond seemed to form, and it felt emotional," while Song Min-jun shared, "I often felt like I was living within the same pattern, but after a long time, I broke free. It felt like I received new energy."
Lastly, a joint stage by Park Seo-jin, Choi Su-ho, and Song Min-jun unfolded. Amid the enthusiastic reactions of fans that melted the cold, the three enjoyed their stage, and Park Seo-jin expressed, "Overall, today felt like a moment to reflect on myself again, and I realized I need to work harder." He further added, "I think today's stage will be a memorable one for a lifetime."
Ji Sang-ryeol invited Shim Eun-jin, who had attempted to arrange a blind date for him, to his home. When Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law asked if the blind date was true, Shim Eun-jin replied, "It has already been two years. The sister I was to introduce got a boyfriend." She then added, "So I called someone else," garnering the expectations of Ji Sang-ryeol and his sister-in-law. The person Shim Eun-jin invited was Shin Ji, who is also close to Ji Sang-ryeol.
"Have you never felt the two of them as a man and woman?" Shim Eun-jin asked, to which Ji Sang-ryeol hesitated in his response before saying, "I used to think, 'She is a nice woman.'" In contrast, Shin Ji drew a line, saying of Ji Sang-ryeol, "I dislike being too blunt. There should be conversation and support. Oppa only listens."
Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law spoke on his behalf, stating, "Once you become family, it won’t be like that. He communicates very well with me," actively trying to connect the two. In response, Shin Ji asked Ji Sang-ryeol directly, "Can you kiss me?" and brought up the fact that "Previously, my mom picked Ji Sang-ryeol as number one in the husband candidate World Cup," creating an unusual pink atmosphere.
Shin Ji asked, "Are you considering having children?" and Ji Sang-ryeol revealed his willingness to have a second child. Shim Eun-jin disclosed that she has been attempting in vitro fertilization since last year, stating, "It doesn't just happen on your terms," delivering a sharp remark. When Shin Ji suggested, "Let’s get a sperm test," Ji Sang-ryeol replied, "Will you go with me?" making the scene burst into laughter.
Afterward, Ji Sang-ryeol and Shin Ji attempted a blind date skit, but their awkwardness led to disappointment. Despite Shin Ji's defenses, Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law insisted, "Once they marry, they will do well," trying to connect the two. In response, Shin Ji remarked, "I need to think about it a bit more. It feels like it happened suddenly," while still teasing, "Maybe I’ll reappear on 'Salim-nam' again."
[Photo = KBS 2TV 'Salim-nam2' broadcast capture]
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