The 600th special episode of MBC's 'Home Alone' featured Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Koo-seong, who helped out in rural labor, providing plenty of laughter through their 'Experiential Farming' segment, while new announcer Ko Kang-yong's 'Life Close to Reality' resonated with viewers and captured Friday night.
The joys and sorrows of labor displayed through sweat, and the deepened empathy due to the meetings between seniors and juniors confirmed the original spirit and true nature of 'Home Alone.' Therefore, the 2049 viewership rating recorded 3.6%, securing the top position among all Friday programs.
In the 600th episode of MBC's 'Home Alone' aired on 13th (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Kim Jin-gyeong, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young), Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Koo-seong, known as the 'Pepper Brothers,' appeared helping out in rural labor, while the busy commuting life of new MBC announcer Ko Kang-yong was revealed.
According to the viewership survey company Nielsen Korea on the 14th, the household rating for 'Home Alone' aired the previous day was 5.9% based on the metropolitan area, securing the top position among Friday entertainment programs. Also, the key 2049 rating, a major indicator for advertisers and a measure of channel competitiveness, recorded 3.6% (based on the metropolitan area), ranking first among all Friday programs.
The best moment was when the 'Pepper Brothers,' Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Koo-seong, finished rice planting and took a cold shower (23:47). The two engaged in a water fight, leading to a 'bromance' that shocked viewers and provided great laughter. Consequently, the rating peaked at 6.8%.
The first main character of the 600th special episode of 'Home Alone' was Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Koo-seong, the 'Pepper Brothers.' The two visited the home of Lee Koo-seong's younger brother, who was farming during the peak season, to help with work. They applied sunscreen generously to their faces and headed straight to the labor site without a break. They moved trays full of seedlings from the greenhouse to the truck and organized them for planting in a 2900-pyeong rice field.
Moving the surprisingly heavy seedling trays back and forth, the two were drenched in sweat, at times collapsing on the rice paddy while saying, 'Farming isn't for just anyone.' After passionately consuming some refreshing snacks, their labor continued. After a whopping 6 hours of planting rice, they raised their hands in joy, shouting in triumph. However, when told there was more work to be done, the 'Pepper Brothers' lost their smiles, creating a humorous moment.
Entering a poultry farm with 3,000 chickens, Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Koo-seong displayed extreme reactions. Jun Hyun-moo, who loves animals, confidently entered the poultry house carrying a 25 kg feed bucket and focused on feeding the chickens. Lee Koo-seong, scared of the chickens, remarked, 'I could definitely feel that Hyun-moo hyung loves animals,' admiring his sincerity. Later, Lee Koo-seong bravely closed his eyes and attempted to gather eggs.
From morning until evening, Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Koo-seong helped with the village labor, satisfying their hunger with delicious barbecue, steamed crabs, and ramen, lifting the fatigue of labor. Their clumsy and challenging first experience with farming, however, created precious memories and deepened the friendship of the 'Pepper Brothers.'
Meanwhile, the daily life of new MBC announcer Ko Kang-yong was also revealed. His senior, Kim Dae-ho, introduced him, saying, 'He is a talented individual who will lead MBC's future following in my footsteps.' Ko Kang-yong, who appeared in the 'Home Alone' studio, stated, 'I have been living alone for 9 years and have been in the company for 6 months,' expressing, 'It's hard to believe.'
Ko Kang-yong's revealed daily routine was the embodiment of 'grants.' Waking up to the sound of an alarm in his apartment that resembled a game of Tetris, he started his morning with a run before work. He then prepared breakfast with home-cooked side dishes from his mother and diligently wrote a gratitude journal, demonstrating that he did not waste any time, which amazed everyone.
After successfully completing his 9 a.m. shift, Ko Kang-yong engaged in busy tasks, from program dubbing to live radio news, while also studying with seniors, spending a fulfilling day. Exhausted from the tension, he checked his salary deposited into his bank account and smiled brightly, eliciting laughter.
After work, Ko Kang-yong enjoyed a 'salary day flexing meal' and mentioned, 'I put my monthly allowance into my bank account,' carefully planning his salary expenditure according to the items. He also expressed his aspirations, saying, 'I want to raise the viewership by 2-3% through sports broadcasting.' The seniors, Jun Hyun-moo and Kim Dae-ho, who witnessed Ko Kang-yong's day as a 'capable first-year employee,' complimented him, saying, 'He is a model of a beautiful new hire,' along with heartfelt encouragement.
Next week, Kim Dae-ho, Ok Ja-yeon, and Code Kunst's exploration of nature, as well as APT.'s unavoidable elevator construction, which changed Ahn Jae-hyun's daily life, are anticipated.
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