In MBC's 'I Live Alone,' Code Kunst showed his unwavering love for his high school juniors with a perfect score of 100 by revealing his secret music recipe. Danny Koo impressed viewers with his upgraded and growing routine, showcasing a life filled with challenges and consistency through boxing, trumpet, and classical guitar. As a result, the household viewership rating peaked at 6.7%, ranking first among all programs on Friday.
On the 18th, MBC's 'I Live Alone' (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, Moon Gi-young) featured Code Kunst's transformation into 'Professor Ko' in front of his juniors and showcased Danny Koo's upgraded routine.
According to Nielsen Korea, the household viewership rating for 'I Live Alone,' which aired the previous day, was 5.7% in the metropolitan area, making it the top-rated program during its time slot and the number one among Friday entertainment shows. Additionally, the critical 2049 viewership rating, a key indicator for advertisers and channel competitiveness, was 3.5% (metropolitan area), also ranking first against other programs in the same time slot and overall on Friday.
The top one minute featured Code Kunst hosting a lucky draw event for his juniors, where he prepared gifts and even notes. The scene where Code Kunst created the presents and the juniors' joyful reactions added warmth to the episode. Among the gifts was a photo frame of 'Culinary Class Wars' Jun Hyun-moo, adding excitement, and the viewership peaked at 6.7%.
Code Kunst transformed into 'Professor Ko' for his high school juniors aspiring to become musicians. He mentioned preparing lecture scripts until 4 a.m. and focused on practicing his lecture before heading to school. He also brought along gifts for the juniors who would attend his lecture.
Code Kunst, proud to be the most famous musician from his alma mater, headed to school with a mix of worry and excitement. As soon as he passed through the school gate, he burst into a big smile at the warm welcome and flood of autograph requests from his juniors. Code Kunst was delighted to see his juniors eagerly requesting his signature on his most treasured belongings, including a basketball, soccer shoes, guitar, and even the sneakers he was wearing.
Upon entering the classroom, Code Kunst was astonished by the heartfelt stories from juniors dreaming of various fields in music. He continued to share his honest experiences, how to find one's music style, and insights into the music industry under the theme 'Me in Music.' Notably, he surprised everyone by revealing his project files that contained his rarely shared music working recipe.
During the Q&A session, questions poured in regarding the struggles of wanting to excel in both studies and music and about music production methods. Code Kunst offered warm comfort and practical advice to the juniors. As a grand finale to the four-hour lecture, Code Kunst held a lucky draw event for the juniors and hosted an after-party at a Chinese restaurant, adding warmth to the atmosphere.
Code Kunst said, "I give my lecture today a score of 100. I have no regrets today. I feel like I poured everything out." He added, "When I was young, I was influenced by the older guys and worked hard on music. It was fulfilling when I later got to have the same conversations with those older guys while working. I hope those friends become great musicians and create opportunities like this."
Meanwhile, Danny Koo, who returned to 'Rainbow Live' after a long time, revealed his new routine. He shared that he has been boxing for over a year and nearly visits the boxing gym every day. The 'Routine Man' made the Rainbow members admire his consistency. He also drew attention by showing a scene of sparring with Chef Anh Sung-jae from 'Culinary Class Wars.' After completing his abdominal workout routine with his coach, Danny Koo said, "It feels like I've already conquered the day. I feel really good."
Later, Danny Koo purchased a pocket trumpet and classical guitar to prepare for a unique stage. He revealed that he had played the trumpet for eight years, stating that he participated in a 'marching band' before going to college while also boasting his musical talents by mentioning his ability to play the violin, piano, trumpet, guitar, and sing, showcasing himself as a 'musical genius.'
Danny Koo expressed, "Recently, I've started writing a lot of songs, and I needed new sounds and inspiration." In response, Code Kunst agreed, saying, "If you can only handle one instrument when writing a song, you can never complete the piece." Danny Koo captivated viewers by improvising on the classical guitar after picking up the trumpet.
When Danny Koo returned home, he astonished everyone by quickly consuming a hot kimchi stew with three cans of tuna like a bowl of soup. He then focused on selecting songs for the upcoming jazz festival stage, showcasing a trio performance, alternating between trumpet, singing, and violin. The Rainbow members exclaimed, "It's a one-man band. He really is a genius."
After spending a fulfilling day, Danny Koo shared, "I like the saying, 'Your future lies in the routines of your daily life.' I am adding new things to my routine. This daily life is a continuous excitement rather than stress," and vowed to take on more challenges in the future.
Next week, the daily lives of Go Seung-hwan, who is enjoying a month-long stay in Busan with Kkot-bun, and 'Event Prince' Park Ji-hyun will be previewed, raising expectations.
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