'Sallimnam' provided emotional moments with Ji Sang-ryeol's family's meaningful remind wedding and took the top spot in Saturday's overall entertainment ratings.
On the broadcast of KBS 2TV's 'Sallimhanneun Namjadeul Season 2' (hereinafter 'Sallimnam') on the 31st of last month, Ji Sang-ryeol was depicted planning a surprise remind wedding for his brother and sister-in-law. The viewership rating recorded 5.7% based on Nielsen Korea's national aggregation, and the scene of Ji Sang-ryeol and Park Seo-jin practicing hand-holding intimacy showed a peak rating of 6.8%.
On that day, 'Sallimnam' opened with Park Seo-jin wishing viewers good fortune with the OST 'Tear It Open' from KBS 1TV's daily drama 'Catch Your Luck.' Among the special guests were Ji-min and Sebi from the group Izna, while a video of Ji Sang-ryeol's wedding day was revealed.
From the morning, Ji Sang-ryeol cautiously observed his brother and sister-in-law bickering. Sister-in-law Ji pointed out to her grumbling husband, 'Try speaking kindly. The stereotype that Ji men lack expressiveness must be broken and changed,' but Ji Sang-ryeol's brother replied, 'If people change, we would be at the end of our days,' making his wife feel upset.
A few days later, Ji Sang-ryeol visited a traditional wedding venue with Shin Ji, revealing that he had come for a 'site visit,' sparking curiosity. The two enhanced the atmosphere by discussing wedding plans, at which point Kim Yong-myung and Park Seo-jin arrived, encouraging their relationship. Ji Sang-ryeol boasted, '3.5 billion won,' showcasing his 'vitality king' status, and suggested an examination to Park Seo-jin. In response, Park Seo-jin confidently stated, 'I am still lively,' causing laughter.
Subsequently, Ji Sang-ryeol confessed that he had secretly planned a remind wedding for his brother and sister-in-law. After living together for over 40 years since the 1st year of middle school and taking care of the family, including his mother-in-law, he secretly prepared a special event for his sister-in-law.
To assist Ji Sang-ryeol's plan, Shin Ji, Kim Yong-myung, and Park Seo-jin joined forces to organize a traditional wedding. Ji Sang-ryeol was in charge of the event, Kim Yong-myung served as the officiant, Park Seo-jin took charge of the congratulatory song, and Shin Ji actively participated in the planning.
While Ji Sang-ryeol and Shin Ji wore traditional wedding attire to experience the ceremony, a historic moment unfolded. Earlier, Shin Ji had surprised Ji Sang-ryeol by asking, 'Can you kiss me?' Amid pressure from Kim Yong-myung and Park Seo-jin, she gathered courage and kissed Ji Sang-ryeol on the cheek, surprising everyone.
After the cheek kiss, Ji Sang-ryeol remarked, 'I was a bit dazed. How long has it been since I've had a bruise on my cheek?' Shin Ji responded, '(Ji Sang-ryeol) has changed. He was proactive. I thought this brother might actually change. It's different between saying it and actually doing it.'
A few days later, Ji Sang-ryeol's remind wedding for his brother and sister-in-law took place in earnest. The sister-in-law expressed her surprise and gratitude for the unexpected event, stating, 'I was shocked and on the other hand, so grateful. It felt like all the things piled up in my heart were melting away like snow.'
Then, Shin Ji relaxed the sister-in-law by naturally chatting with her. When the sister-in-law expressed gratitude for her presence, Shin Ji said, 'I couldn't miss it. Even if I had to clear another schedule, I would have definitely come. Untying my stitches and making my first appearance is right here,' revealing her personal story about double eyelid surgery and showcasing her loyalty.
Soon after, the sister-in-law began her bridal makeup and started preparations for the remind wedding, confessing, 'One of the things I wanted to do was having a remind wedding. We were supposed to do it for our 40th anniversary, but we couldn't at that time because my mother-in-law was ill. I feel like my uncle has given me a huge present.'
Following that, the traditional wedding ceremony began in earnest. Under the management of Ji Sang-ryeol, Kim Yong-myung took on the role of officiant to elevate the atmosphere, and granddaughter Yoon-a created a cheerful vibe as the flower girl. After the lighting of the candles by their son and daughter, the remind wedding between Ji Sang-ryeol and his sister-in-law continued in a joyful yet touching atmosphere.
At this moment, Ji Sang-ryeol's brother surprised his wife with a heartfelt congratulatory speech, and he personally placed the ring that his mother-in-law used to wear on her hand. The sister-in-law shared, 'When he put the ring on my finger, I briefly thought of my mother. That ring my mother wore; I always held that hand to sleep.' She continued, 'I think my mother in heaven must have given us this opportunity. She would have been happy watching this remind wedding.'
Alongside this, Park Seo-jin showcased an exciting performance with a traditional drum, raising the atmosphere to its peak. After the remind wedding, Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law conveyed deep emotion to her husband, saying, 'I choked up several times today. I love our family and also love you.' She added, 'I will truly cherish this in my heart. Thank you so much to Yong-myung, Shin Ji, and Seo-jin.'
Meanwhile, Eun Ji-won, who was watching the ceremony closely, expressed deep interest in the traditional wedding, saying, 'Traditional weddings are so much better. Every action has meaning,' and he was impressed. Especially since he had previously surprised everyone by expressing his intention to remarry, there is anticipation for how his interest in traditional weddings may influence his future steps.
This episode of 'Sallimnam' delivered deep emotional moments filled with warm family love and Ji Sang-ryeol's respect for his sister-in-law. 'Sallimnam' airs every Saturday at 9:20 p.m. on KBS 2TV.
[Photo] Captured from the broadcast of 'Sallimnam.'
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