Comedian Kim Jun-ho and singer Lee Sang-min have both declared their intentions to remarry. It is clear that on the 'My Little Old Boy' and 'Shoe Off, Divorce Man' shows, the central members are facing a 'graduation' crisis one after another.
On the 30th of last month, Lee Sang-min announced his remarriage. He also acknowledged the previously reported 'remarriage rumors' by leaving a handwritten message on his personal social media, stating, "I have someone I love very much," expressing deep feelings that garnered support.
Currently, Lee Sang-min is actively appearing on the leading entertainment shows 'My Little Old Boy' (abbreviated as Miwoosae) and 'Shoe Off, Divorce Man' (abbreviated as Dolsingpoman). Coincidentally, the production teams of 'My Little Old Boy' and 'Shoe Off, Divorce Man' are under pressure given that Lee Sang-min is not the only member; another member, Kim Jun-ho, is also set to remarry in July with junior comedian Kim Ji-min.
Moreover, it's reported that Lee Sang-min's remarriage is likely to occur before Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min's wedding. Lee Sang-min is said to be remarrying this summer, which means both core members of 'My Little Old Boy' and 'Shoe Off, Divorce Man' could become 'married men' by July.
'My Little Old Boy' and 'Shoe Off, Divorce Man' are entertainment programs that have highlighted the lives of middle-aged men in different ways, but as cast members begin their second chapters in life, changes in content direction have become inevitable. In particular, 'My Little Old Boy' has been designed as a reality show observing mothers lamenting over their sons' anxious everyday lives before marriage. It would be inappropriate to refer to a married son as "My Little Old Boy."
Changes in viewer perception have been sensed early on. 'Shoe Off, Divorce Man' showed a significant drop in viewership ratings, falling to the low 3% range early last month, while 'My Little Old Boy' has also remained below the early 10% mark, a sharp decline from its past ratings nearing 20%. While both programs still boast the highest viewership ratings in their time slots, it is clear that changes are needed.
'My Little Old Boy' and 'Shoe Off, Divorce Man,' which have highlighted the theme of being single, now face the challenge of unfolding new narratives centered around remarriage and middle-aged romance with Kim Jun-ho and Lee Sang-min taking the lead. It remains to be seen whether they will successfully transform and show change, or if they will conclude with a beautiful period.
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