In the MBC entertainment program "Home Alone," Jun Hyun-moo began the first phase of the "Five-Year Filial Piety Project" after about two years. He planned to move to Gimpo, close to his family home, expressing his sincere desire to live not for himself but solely for his mother. Additionally, rookie announcer Ko Gang-yong dedicated his weekends to practicing broadcast coverage with senior announcer Kim Na-jin at the baseball field, taking a step closer to his dream of becoming a sports caster. As a result, the viewership rating for "Home Alone" significantly increased, reaching a peak of 9.6%, while the 2049 rating was 3.9%, making it the top program on Friday.
On the 15th, in the aired episode of MBC's "Home Alone" (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Gi-young), Jun Hyun-moo was seen starting the first phase of the "Five-Year Filial Piety Project," and rookie announcer Ko Gang-yong was shown studying baseball coverage with senior announcer Kim Na-jin.
According to Nielsen Korea, on the 16th, the household viewership rating for the previous day's episode of "Home Alone" was 7.6% in the metropolitan area, making it the top-rated program among Friday's entertainment shows. Additionally, in the key 2049 viewership rating, which serves as a crucial indicator for advertisers and assesses channel competitiveness, it ranked first among all programs on Friday with 3.9% (metropolitan area based).
The highest one-minute segment featured Jun Hyun-moo actively looking at houses to move near his family in Gimpo, with the peak viewership reaching 9.6% (23:42–23:45).
On that day, Jun Hyun-moo said, "I plan to begin the first phase of the Five-Year Filial Piety Project, which I ambitiously declared two years ago, in Gimpo," revealing his plans to move close to his family home, marking the long-awaited start of the "Five-Year Filial Piety Project." Having always dreamed of a country house lifestyle with a garden, Jun Hyun-moo sought out and visited a "dream house."
Jun Hyun-moo contacted Kim Suk, a resident of Gimpo, and Baekga, who currently lives in Gimpo, to seek advice, and he visited Baekga's house. Impressed by the mountain view filling Baekga's yard and windows, he expressed, "The first thing that felt good was the greenery. Seeing the grass heals you, and watching the birds must be a happiness," expressing his satisfaction. In response, housing experts Park Na-rae, Ki, and Code Kunst chimed in with practical advice, humorously stating, "Take a look for two weeks."
After starting to look around in earnest, Jun Hyun-moo admired the house with a spectacular open rooftop view, saying, "I guess I hoped for an open view in my own space." He was thrilled with the outdoor area that perfectly matched his taste, planning various interior ideas, even naming it "Moo-om Cathedral," which brought laughter.
After a tiring house tour, Jun Hyun-moo had a stormy meal at a recommended restaurant by Kim Suk and called his mother to inform her of his piety plan. Surprised by his sudden moving plans, his mother responded, "It's comforting and nice to have you around. I'm not opposed, but I'm worried it might be hard for you." However, regarding the subsequent comments from the "flame filial son" Jun Hyun-moo, she said, "No way. If you're there, we'll go. You can't be struggling." Overwhelmed by his mother's continuous worry, Jun Hyun-moo regretted saying, "Why did I say that I'd be hard-pressed?" and conveyed a heartfelt video message to his mother, expressing, "I want to live only for you." Attention is focused on whether Jun Hyun-moo can realize both his dreams and filial piety through his conversation with his mother.
Meanwhile, the passionate weekend life of rookie announcer Ko Gang-yong, who dreams of a "successful life," was also revealed. Waking up leisurely without an alarm, he immersed himself in a deep cleaning that he had postponed during the weekdays. After completing the piled-up dishes and laundry, as well as cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, he even attempted to dye his own hair, drawing empathy with his awkward appearance.
Ko Gang-yong mentioned, "I went to Suwon to practice broadcasting at the baseball field today," where he met senior announcer Kim Na-jin, who is a key sports caster for MBC. Ko Gang-yong added, "I did a coverage of the college basketball final not long ago, and she watched it from start to finish and jotted down related feedback in a notebook. I really felt emotional seeing that." He expressed his gratitude towards senior Kim Na-jin, who is like an angel.
Dreaming of becoming a sports caster, Ko Gang-yong entered the baseball broadcasting booth for the first time in his life, unable to close his mouth at the surreal sight. He also couldn't take his eyes off his idol and favorite, caster Kim Soo-hwan, and legendary commentator Lee Sang-hoon. Especially when Kim Soo-hwan, whom he respects, said, "I'm watching closely. I can see you growing," Ko Gang-yong expressed his overwhelming feelings by replying, "I thought you didn't know I existed."
Following Kim Na-jin, Ko Gang-yong visited the broadcasting truck to learn about the on-site broadcasting process and concentrated on a practical broadcasting practice in the empty commentary booth. Worried about the extensive preparation process, which included writing down all the baseball game information, weather, sunrise and sunset times, and expected temperatures in detail, he expressed, "I felt overwhelmed." However, as the game progressed, he showcased his broadcasting skills, garnering admiration from everyone. Kim Na-jin also gave a thumbs up for Ko Gang-yong's sincerity towards becoming a sports caster. Spending the weekend working, Ko Gang-yong said, "I couldn't rest, but I'm okay. I'm really happy doing what I love."
Next week, the preview of "The Return of the Dugong Prince" Lee Jang-woo, who dived into the sea, and Lee Joo-seung, who fell into the world of dinosaurs, raised expectations.
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