Whenever Possible, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Sung-kyun, and Hyun Bong-sik brought refreshing fun to the sweltering heat of Daegu.
Consequently, the 33rd episode of Whenever Possible recorded a peak viewership rating of 5.4%, a 2049 rating of 1.8%, and a rating of 4.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area. In particular, the 2049 rating not only ranked first during its time slot but also secured the top spot among all programs on Tuesday, continuing its remarkable viewership streak. (Based on Nielsen Korea)
Whenever Possible, directed by Choi Bo-pil and written by Chae Jin-ah, is a variety show that gifts luck in the brief moments of spare time encountered in daily life. In the 33rd episode, which aired on the 5th (Tuesday), the 2 MCs, Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, along with their 'spare friends' Kim Sung-kyun and Hyun Bong-sik, visited Daegu, the farthest location to date, creating a day filled with laughter and empathy that helped them forget the heat wave.
Kim Sung-kyun and Hyun Bong-sik, who appeared in bright pink shirts, showcased impressive banter from the start. Hyun Bong-sik, a close friend of Yoo Yeon-seok from the '84 line, lamented about how "Yeon-seok unknowingly speaks formally. But we are the same age." Upon hearing this, Yoo Jae-suk expressed delight in their combination, saying, "Yeon-sik and Bong-sik are a perfect match," and Hyun Bong-sik confessed, "Actually, my real name was Bo-ram. My stage name is Bong-sik," while Kim Sung-kyun added, "I can't even drink. My preference is Bo-ram," making Yoo Jae-suk burst into laughter. Along with this, Hyun Bong-sik demonstrated his exemplary hospitality by reflexively grabbing tissues, showcasing his role as the youngest member of the group.
The first spare location was a Chinese restaurant with a 40-year tradition. Notably, at this time, over 40 citizens of Daegu gathered to witness the filming of Whenever Possible, creating a lively atmosphere. The owners of the venue, a mother and daughter running the restaurant together, evoked laughter with their real family moments.
The first game for the owner family was 'table ping pong.' With a background in table tennis, Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok expressed their confidence, saying, "This might be doable." Proving their skills, they successfully completed the first stage on their third attempt. Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok engaged in hard training with Kim Sung-kyun and Hyun Bong-sik, the weakest in table tennis, achieving a thrilling success in the second stage on their fifth attempt. Kim Sung-kyun exclaimed, "The humans' earnestness paid off," and in appreciation, the venue owner prepared sweet and sour pork for the group.
The next spare location was a traditional Korean medicine museum. The two venue owners, fans of BTS and SEVENTEEN, looked warm and happy together. In particular, the venue owners shared the challenges they face with ticketing, resonating with the fans.
Starting with 1 bonus coupon, the second game involved hitting cups to place a medicinal ball on a plate in a game called 'herbal shoot.' Kim Sung-kyun and Hyun Bong-sik successfully completed the first stage on their first attempt, prompting Yoo Jae-suk to cheer, "Bong-sik is alive." At that moment, Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok watched as Kim Sung-kyun awkwardly pushed the plate but got stuck in the middle, leading them to humorously exclaim, "Sung-kyun's skills are peak level," and "Isn't there deer antler here?" Right after, Yoo Yeon-seok and Kim Sung-kyun managed to succeed in the second stage on their sixth try, but unfortunately, they failed in the final attempt. Yoo Yeon-seok insisted, "Didn't the medicinal ball go up?" while Hyun Bong-sik added, "Can we get half a gift?" drawing laughter from everyone on set. Thus, the four created delightful memories and luck amidst the sweltering heat with their exceptional rapport, exchanging laughter and passion.
[Photo] Capture from SBS Whenever Possible
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