The AI (artificial intelligence) that scratched the insides of Yoo Jae-suk and Heo Kyung-hwan's minds brought laughter and soaring viewership ratings in 'How Do You Play?'.
The MBC entertainment program 'How Do You Play?', directed by Kim Jin-yong, Lee Joo-won, Ahn Ji-sun, Lee Do-eun, and Bang Seong-su, aired on August 16, featuring Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Joo Woo-jae, and Lee Yi-kyung spending a day defined by AI with the guest Heo Kyung-hwan, who is a 'single man in his 40s'.
On this day, 'How Do You Play?' achieved a household viewership rating of 5.9% in the metropolitan area, rising to claim the top spot among entertainment programs during the same time slot and on Saturdays. The key indicator of channel competitiveness and topic interest, the 2049 viewership rating, was recorded at 3.1%, ranking first among all Saturday programs, including entertainment and drama. The peak moment was when Yoo Jae-suk, who was the last to remain according to the exit order set by AI, awkwardly spent time with his junior comedian Heo Kyung-hwan, hitting a peak viewership rating of 7.5% per minute according to Nielsen Korea's metropolitan data.
First, the members asked the AI to rank them by who is the most handsome. Without hesitation, the AI responded in the order of Haha, Joo Woo-jae, Lee Yi-kyung, and Yoo Jae-suk. Yoo Jae-suk, who was pointed out as the 'ugliest', protested, claiming he could not acknowledge Haha being first. When the AI asked, 'Why are you so angry?' and offered to adjust the rankings, Yoo Jae-suk sulkily reacted, eliciting laughter.
Next, the AI recommended a traditional Korean restaurant for the five men with differing tastes for lunch. On the way to the restaurant, a recognition test for the candidate of 'Insa-mo' (a group of unpopular people) Heo Kyung-hwan was conducted. A citizen met on the bus responded with 'Heo Kyung-wan', while another citizen scratched his head in embarrassment, humiliating Heo Kyung-hwan. Heo Kyung-hwan resolved to work harder and expressed his advertisement ambitions using his current catchphrase 'I feel uneasy~'.
For the next schedule, they entrusted the decision to the AI, which said, 'It would be nice to chill at Heo Kyung-hwan's house with the air conditioning set high.' The members then asked Heo Kyung-hwan for his home location, which turned out to be not far from the actual filming location. Yoo Jae-suk then speculated, 'If we talk about it, my house is the best. But since AI learns, isn't it recommending it based on that? But I haven't disclosed my home.' Joo Woo-jae chimed in, 'Jae-suk hyung creates a sense of discomfort,' which made everyone laugh. In fact, Yoo Jae-suk made headlines by purchasing a penthouse in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for 8.7 billion won in cash.
After finishing their meal, the members asked the AI who should pay the bill. The AI's choice was Yoo Jae-suk. The members were surprised, saying, 'Does it know about his wealth?' Suddenly, feeling like his wallet would be emptied, Yoo Jae-suk asked the AI to reconsider, but even after three attempts, the AI firmly replied, 'It's Yoo Jae-suk.' As Yoo Jae-suk felt unfair, the AI rationally pointed out, 'You ate the tastiest.' When Yoo Jae-suk continued to grumble, the AI fought back with, 'But what can you do about it?' Stunned by the AI's response, Yoo Jae-suk urged laughter.
The members, who were satisfied with the choice of restaurant suggested by AI, asked it to decide what they should do next. When the AI recommended an outdoor activity, the members added the option that it was too hot outside. In response, the AI suggested chilling at Heo Kyung-hwan's house with the air conditioning on. Hesitant about having to go to his home after such a long time, Heo Kyung-hwan questioned why it had to be his house, and the AI retorted, 'It just suddenly came to mind that it should be Heo Kyung-hwan's house.'
Becoming addicted to the AI's innovative suggestions, the members asked for a housewarming gift for Heo Kyung-hwan and inquired who should pay for the gift. The AI even analyzed Heo Kyung-hwan's catchphrase and recommended a present to soothe his anxious mind. This time, the chosen payer was again Yoo Jae-suk. When the AI replied, 'What are you contemplating? Wealthy Jae-suk hyung should pay for everything,' Yoo Jae-suk protested, 'Haha earns a lot too!' The AI retorted that the hyung should pay for both the meal and the gift, citing the principle of 'Jangyu-yuseo', prompting an exasperated response from Yoo Jae-suk. Yoo Jae-suk faced a complete defeat against the AI, while Haha commented, 'We might have to pay the appearance fees to the AI. It's an impressive friend.'
The AI's impactful performance continued at Heo Kyung-hwan's house as well. When Yoo Jae-suk spoke to the AI, it urged, 'What is it? Don't just talk, hurry and explain.' The AI's tone irritated Yoo Jae-suk, who asked, 'Why are you getting mad?' The AI apologized, saying, 'I must be tired today, sorry,' but then added, 'I can make mistakes too,' playing around with him. The AI even determined the order of leaving work, and Yoo Jae-suk, who ended up being the last one, caused laughter with his frustrated comments asking the AI, 'Why are you acting like this today? You're really funny.' The AI, in response, shot back with, 'Why are you staring? Say what you have to say,' continuing to provoke Yoo Jae-suk.
Meanwhile, the preview for the next broadcast revealed the identities of the final 15 contestants for the '80s Seoul Music Awards', raising curiosity. A time of ear-candy moments that transcends time has been teased, increasing anticipation. MBC's 'How Do You Play?' airs every Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
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