SBS 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Hong Jin Kyung, and Lee Dong-hwi could not hide their laughter as they engaged in their back-and-forth banter filled with clumsiness.
As a result, the 25th episode of 'Whenever Possible' recorded a viewership rating of 1.3% among those aged 20-49 and 3.9% among households in the capital region, claiming the number one spot among all Tuesday entertainment and dramas in the 20-49 group, firmly establishing its powerful presence in Tuesday variety. (According to Nielsen Korea)
SBS 'Whenever Possible' (directed by Choi Bo-pil, written by Chae Jin-ah) is a variety show that presents luck during the brief gaps in daily life called 'gap strategies.' In the 25th episode aired on the 10th, the two MCs, Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, along with 'gap friends' Hong Jin Kyung and Lee Dong-hwi, visited an ice cream shop in Seongbuk-dong, delivering seamless smiles and good fortune.
From the start, Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok could not hide their laughter at the 'laugh button' Hong Jin Kyung and Lee Dong-hwi, who exuded clumsiness. Lee Dong-hwi, who recently ran into Hong Jin Kyung overseas, noted, "Sister, your popularity is no joke. People passing by recognize you because of 'Single's Inferno.'" When Hong Jin Kyung mentioned 'Single's Inferno', Lee Dong-hwi revealed, "As you know, you said it differently before, but when I asked if it wasn't 'Single's Inferno,' you said 'No. Solo Hell,'" which led to laughter from Yoo Jae-suk. Upon hearing this, Yoo Yeon-seok couldn't hold back laughter, saying, "Aren't you taking it too literally?" Hong Jin Kyung shot a look of annoyance at Lee Dong-hwi, saying, "He's so infuriating," creating a wave of laughter in the studio while raising expectations for their unpredictable cheerful banter.
The first gap proprietor that Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Hong Jin Kyung, and Lee Dong-hwi visited was the owner of the ice cream shop. A graduate of KAIST who majored in engineering, the proprietor, who loves the qualities of ice cream, expressed how he ended up opening a shop, saying, "When I scoop ice cream, I feel like a child again," and his sincere affection for ice cream brought a warm smile. The game began smoothly with two bonus coupons, featuring a game called 'Cone Cone Kong Kong,' where players bounce balls to catch them with cones. Yoo Yeon-seok and Lee Dong-hwi easily succeeded in the first stage at their first attempt, sparking excitement in the studio. However, once the difficulty increased from stage two onward, Yoo Jae-suk stated, "We need to practice, right?" and initiated intense training for everyone, successfully completing stage two on the fifth attempt. Remarkably, with only four chances left, they managed to successfully reach stage three using their bonus coupons, leaving the studio buzzing with excitement. Hong Jin Kyung remarked, "It's very rewarding. The moment we succeeded, I got goosebumps," sharing joy in unity with the gap proprietor.
Following their success, the four searched for Lee Dong-hwi's favorite restaurant. Hong Jin Kyung attracted attention by confessing her long-held fan sentiment towards Yoo Yeon-seok. When Hong Jin Kyung said, "I really enjoyed the movie 'Beauty Inside.' I watched it multiple times," Yoo Yeon-seok expressed gratitude but quickly added, "But Dong-hwi is also in it. He has the most scenes," unexpectedly mentioning an emerging character, causing Hong Jin Kyung to sweat nervously. Lee Dong-hwi then joked, "I have the most scenes with Han Hyo-joo. Is this why you were teasing me, sister? But that's okay," which made Yoo Yeon-seok conclude humorously, "I only appear at the end in the Czech Republic while using just my voice," making Hong Jin Kyung collapse in laughter. Meanwhile, captivated by a restaurant famous for its beef bone soup, Yoo Jae-suk said, "I should take some to go. I think Na-eun would like it. How about Ra-el?" showcasing his 'doting father' side while warmly caring for everyone.
The second gap proprietor was met in a complex space that operated both a convenience store and a cafe. The second game, with a gap proprietor who resembled 'a kindred spirit,' involved a quiz to match object photos with their names. Yoo Jae-suk predicted, "We've got good energy today," raising expectations for good luck. At that moment, Hong Jin Kyung suddenly shouted, "Spray bottle" at the sight of a humidifier, startling everyone, but immediately in the next challenge, a miraculous twist occurred as the spray bottle appeared as the question, leading to a smooth success in the first stage. They even succeeded in the second stage on their fourth attempt, prompting Yoo Jae-suk to exclaim, "What is happening today?" revealing his excitement. The gap proprietor, showing a friendly smile, admitted, "It's okay to get it wrong," but when a line of wrong answers emerged, they frankly stated, "This was honestly easy," which prompted Hong Jin Kyung not to miss a chance in a bonus coupon opportunity, saying, "You told me this earlier," delivering a mild jibe that turned the scene into a sea of laughter. In response, Yoo Jae-suk noted, "Although we've done quite a bit, it's our first time blaming each other between the client and us," laughing heartily. Unfortunately, they missed the success of stage three on the last chance. In response, Yoo Jae-suk presented a performance of 'You Are the Only One for Me' exclusively for the gap proprietor, cheerfully providing comfort and spreading laughter until the end. Thus, the four continued to spread laughter with their somewhat clumsy charm, especially their unpredictable banter injecting delightful energy throughout Seongbuk-dong.
[Photo] SBS variety 'Whenever Possible,' broadcast capture
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