With the conclusion of 'Adventure By Accident 4,' Kian84 once again left a deep resonance and lingering impression, culminating in an emotional finale. Although the viewership ratings were disappointing, Kian84 conveyed sincerity through tears, stating, 'It changed my life,' touching the hearts of the viewers.
On the 30th, Nielsen Korea reported that 'Adventure By Accident 4,' which aired on the 29th, recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 4.4%. This marks a decline of 1.0 percentage points compared to the previous broadcast, although the rating was 4.5% in the Seoul metropolitan area, with a peak rating of 5.4% in Bundang.
The 'best one minute' of the broadcast was a remark from Kian84, who completed the trek on the Chama Gaodo trail: 'I hope life has many fun and good things in this journey.' The journey was filled with unexpected encounters with ethnic minorities, brotherhood, and growth, leaving a deep impact on the viewers and achieving a satisfying conclusion.
The 'Adventure By Accident' series is a reality program featuring webtoon artist Kian84 (real name Kim Hee-min), which captures the process of traveling around the world and reflecting on life based on the philosophy of 'by accident.' Jin-woo Kim, the producer who has collaborated with Kian84 for a long time on 'Home Alone,' planned and directed the project, completing a sincere travel narrative.
In this season, Kian84 also challenged the Chama Gaodo in the Himalayas with nothing but a single backpack alongside Lee Si-eon, Pani Bottle, and Dex. Despite worsening weather conditions, altitude sickness, and exhaustion, they conveyed the true meaning of travel through laughter, emotion, and sharing.
In particular, he sparked warmth with small gestures, such as gifting a Korean language book to a Sherpa boy named Rai and handing sneakers and clothes to Tamang, who was working in slippers. He also expressed deep brotherly affection by giving Dex a T-shirt with his portrait on it.
In the final episode, the three equipped themselves and challenged the path of the five bodies, sincerely concluding their journey. Lee Si-eon shared his earnest wish for a family plan, while Kian84, who typically struggled to express his emotions, revealed a transformed inner self by saying, 'I have become a practitioner from a traveler.' The warm gesture of a local providing bread to those performing the practice added to the emotional depth.
Kian84 concluded the journey with the words, 'I hope the light shines,' while Pani Bottle delivered a heavy message: 'Let's do what we want.' Their sincere journey together once again resonated deeply with the viewers.
In 2023, Kian84 won the Grand Prize at the MBC Entertainment Awards with 'Adventure By Accident 2.' He was the first Grand Prize winner from a webtoon artist rather than a television personality, and he proved his presence once again this season with warmth and resonance.
Attention is focused on whether Kian84 will embrace the 'MBC Entertainment Awards' trophy again at the end of this year.
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