MBC's Home Alone star Kian84 once again warmed viewers' hearts with sincere volunteer work. The mural service at an orphanage with his junior peers from his alma mater and the children's 'four-leaf clover' gift brought a quiet touch of emotion to living rooms.
In the episode of Home Alone that aired on the 23rd, Kian84 was depicted returning to the orphanage he formed a bond with about seven years ago. Despite being busy with webtoon serialization, he has consistently donated and volunteered, and this time, he embarked on a mural project for the children. His junior peers, whom he met at a lecture at his alma mater last year, joined in, adding deeper meaning to the endeavor.
Kian84 immersed himself in sketching with the hope that it would provide the children with good memories. Following the children's requests, he added pictures of their favorites, such as bananas and blueberries, to the mural. His completed mural, featuring all the children smiling, was filled with warmth.
The best moment of the broadcast was when the children personally handed Kian84 a 'four-leaf clover.' The heartfelt gift moved viewers deeply, and that scene recorded a peak rating of 7.7% (Nielsen Korea's metropolitan area standard), resonating widely.
Kian84 expressed his heartfelt thoughts, saying, 'Although I'm sad about the painting, I hope the children will draw new pictures in the future,' adding, 'A mural can be covered over and built upon, so doesn't that hold significance?'
The episode recorded a household rating of 6.2% and a 2049 rating of 3.0%, making it the top-ranking entertainment program on Fridays. The nationwide household rating was 5.7%, a significant jump of 0.7 percentage points from the recent low 5% range.
So far, Kian84 has drawn high ratings with his shining authenticity during his hobby of running. This recent volunteer work was another moment that proved the 'Genuine84' persona he showcased while completing a marathon.
[Photo] Home Alone
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