The writer Park Chun-hyu, who swept the Tony Awards on 'Home Alone' and became a global author, unveiled his daily life in New York and the backstage of the Broadway musical 'Perhaps a Happy Ending,' showcasing his pure passion and relentless efforts.
On the 29th broadcast of MBC's entertainment program 'Home Alone' (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, Moon Gi-young), the daily life of writer Park Chun-hyu, who won the 78th Tony Award with the Korean original musical 'Perhaps a Happy Ending,' and the appearance of Kian84, who spent a 'Miracle Day' with morning running and swimming, were revealed.
According to the viewership rating company Nielsen Korea on the 30th, the household rating for 'Home Alone' broadcast the day before was 6.2% based on the metropolitan area, ranking first among Friday entertainment programs. Moreover, in the key 2049 viewership rating, a crucial gauge for advertising officials and channel competitiveness, it ranked first among all Friday programs with 3.0% (based on the metropolitan area).
The best moment was the morning reading and morning workout scene of writer Park Chun-hyu (23:52), where his efforts to build the muscles of thought through reading whenever he had time and to maintain strong physical strength through strength training generated admiration, with the highest viewership rating soaring to 7.6%.
In the Rainbow Live segment, writer Park Chun-hyu, who achieved a remarkable feat by being nominated for 10 categories at the 78th Tony Awards and winning six awards in the musical category, including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, Best Direction, Best Set Design, and Best Actor in a Leading Role, gathered attention. Having gone to study in the United States at the age of 25 and now in his 18th year of independence, Park Chun-hyu stated, "I have lived almost half of my life, so New York seems to be my identity now," revealing his affection for life in New York.
Footage continued of writer Park Chun-hyu going to work at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway, where the musical 'Perhaps a Happy Ending' is being performed. The seemingly endless line of people waiting to enter and the previously unseen backstage scenes surprised everyone. The vibrant atmosphere of 'Perhaps a Happy Ending,' which is enjoying great success with a ticket sales rate of 103% due to sold-out standing tickets, evoked admiration. Park Chun-hyu confessed, "Although the performance has continued for 10 years since Korea, I still get so nervous that I can sweat a lot whenever I watch the show," allowing glimpses of his sincere dedication to the work.
After leaving the performance venue and returning home by subway, Park Chun-hyu took his own kind of rest watching ramen and kimchi, along with 'Home Alone.' The next day, his morning routine drew attention as he woke up with a puffy face. His diligent daily life was highlighted as he read and exercised, went to a coin laundry to handle his overdue laundry, and enjoyed a leisurely walk while contemplating his future.
Meanwhile, Park Chun-hyu, who received the 'Tony Award' trophy engraved with the name of his partner Will Aronson, who has been with him for 14 years, once again showed a moved expression. Their celebration party, held two months after the award ceremony, warmed the hearts of those who watched. Park Chun-hyu recalled that he had a hard time in New York but experienced many special things, saying, "I think I am a very lucky person."
He also shared, "Living alone can be lonely or fun, but it is perhaps a happy ending, a life wanting to continue to develop, and that's the life of living alone." Kian84, who observed Park Chun-hyu's daily life, remarked, "It's amazing," and added, "I feel a bit ashamed. When I draw cartoons for a long time, I tend to fall into a rut, losing the enthusiasm I had at the beginning. It's a shame that seeing oneself crying over their work [...] makes me envious of his pure state."
On the other hand, Kian84 woke up at 4 a.m. and spent a 'Miracle Day.' Participating in a 15 km early morning run along the Han River with singer Sean and his crew, Kian84 transformed into a determined runner even when his body wasn't loosened in the morning, sweating profusely.
Amidst the experts, Kian84 successfully completed the 15 km run. He expressed his admiration for Sean's unyielding smile, sincerely asking, "Are you happy?" Sean's answer of "I am happy" drew admiration from Kian84 and the Rainbow members.
After the early morning running, Kian84 poured energy into swimming learned from grandmothers at the cultural center at Han River swimming pool, eventually emerging from the water completely exhausted, eliciting laughter. The sight of Kian84 sprawled out on the ground outside the pool, tanning while dragging his heavy body, almost resembled a peculiar incident, provoking much laughter.
Kian84, who oscillated between pain and happiness from dawn, joyfully commented, "Overcoming the pain of early morning running earned me 9 hours," while also expressing, "I am very tired. Even if my eyes are bloodshot, gaining 9 hours is quite an achievement," which elicited another round of laughter. He added, "After doing that, I went to the office, drew for an hour or two, and then went home and slept again," prompting playful mockery from the Rainbow members, asking, "Isn't that using even less time?"
At the end of the broadcast, the sight of Park Na-rae, who spent a day rich in self-love, and the daily life of Ahn Jae-hyun, who shed his frail image, heightened expectations.
[Photo] OSEN DB, provided by MBC.
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