Whenever Possible, SEVENTEEN's Hoshi held an energetic initiation ceremony in Cheorwon before his military enlistment.
As a result, the 27th episode of Whenever Possible recorded a peak viewership rating of 5.2%, 3.7% in the metropolitan area, 3.3% nationwide, and 1.5% among viewers aged 20 to 49. In particular, the 20 to 49 viewership rating secured the top spot across all Tuesday entertainment and dramas during the same time period, continuing the dominance of Tuesday entertainment programs.
SBS's Whenever Possible (directed by Choi Bo-pil, writer Chae Jin-ah) is a variety show that presents fortune in the brief gaps of time encountered in daily life. In the 27th episode, which aired on the 24th (Tuesday), the two MCs Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, along with 'gap friends' Hoshi and Mingyu, visited Cheorwon and created an unforgettable day filled with youthful passion.
Hoshi and Mingyu dominated the scene with the confidence of idol stars celebrating their 10th anniversary. When Yoo Jae-suk expressed admiration, saying, 'Didn't you perform at the Seongsu Bridge recently? That's not something just anyone can do,' Mingyu replied, 'We are the first, so I really like being called the first,' to which he proudly laughed. Meanwhile, Hoshi mentioned, 'I am set to enlist in the military later this year,' adding special meaning to the visit to Cheorwon.
The first gap owners the four visited were a couple who owned a military supply store. The couple, who have been running the store for nearly 40 years, shared their heartfelt memories, stating, 'Former soldiers bring their sons back, and it's rewarding to see their joyful expressions when they say, 'You're still here.' When the gap owner made a name tag as a gift for Hoshi, who is about to enlist, Hoshi expressed, 'I'm slowly starting to feel the reality of enlisting,' with a complex yet humorous expression.
The first game, which started with two bonus coupons, was 'rubber ring shooting,' where they aimed to hit a water bottle. Following Yoo Yeon-seok's confident declaration, 'I was a sharpshooter in my unit,' Hoshi unexpectedly showcased his shooting skills, surprising everyone. On the sixth attempt, Yoo Yeon-seok and Hoshi succeeded consecutively, passing the first stage. When the gap owner exclaimed, 'You'll be a top sharpshooter in the military,' Yoo Jae-suk humorously added, 'Hoshi is a real sharpshooter. If you're the top sharpshooter, you can get leave,' eliciting laughter. Furthermore, they breezed through the second stage with Hoshi and Mingyu's one-shot kills, with Hoshi reflecting, 'I wonder if I had this talent.' In response, Yoo Yeon-seok gifted military supplies for 'prospective top sharpshooter' Hoshi, while Yoo Jae-suk joked, 'Hoshi feels like he's on leave right now,' adding more laughter.
With the thrilling success, they took a lunch break. Hoshi and Mingyu revealed their thoughts after their 10-year debut, drawing attention. Mingyu shared, 'I recently watched a video we filmed imagining our 10th anniversary during our 1st anniversary. I had a fake beard and talked about marriage,' reminiscing about the fresh days of their debut. He continued, 'Seeing now, I feel we look too similar for having been 10 years. I think we'll still be talking about 'that album is coming out, we're having a concert' even when we're 40,' sparking anticipation for their future activities.
The last gap owner they visited was at Dochang Elementary School in Cheorwon, where the total number of students is 23. The students of Dochang Elementary displayed a smiling, family-like camaraderie as they knew each other intimately. The second game, which started with zero bonus coupons, was 'cooperative! Bouncing the ball.' They succeeded in reaching the finish line on their very first attempt, exciting the kids. Yoo Yeon-seok, feeling the pressure of the heightened difficulty of the second stage, complained, 'Seeing the kids watching makes me feel the pressure.' Although the kids cheered, saying, 'If you succeed, I'll run around the playground barefoot!' the four were drenched in sweat from practicing hard but ultimately failed. The kids comforted their 'uncles,' saying, 'We prefer memorabilia over gifts' and 'We recognize the effort you put in,' leaving a warm impression. The pure energy of Cheorwon and the spirited enthusiasm of Hoshi and Mingyu created another special day.
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