Choi Hong-man, who is enjoying a second heyday on MBC 'Omniscient Interfering View', captured attention with the "Hongman magic" he achieved through the giant's first challenge. That episode recorded a 1.4% rating among adults 20-49, a key indicator of channel competitiveness, taking first place in its time slot. In particular, the scene where Song Eun-i neatly washed Tzuyang's stained clothes at the "Eun-i's laundry(?)" opening recorded a peak per-minute rating of 3.9%, focusing viewers' attention. (Nielsen Korea)
On Saturday the 22nd, episode 373 of MBC variety show 'Omniscient Interfering View' (planned by Kang Young-seon; directed by Kim Yoon-jip, Jeon Jae-wook, Kim Hae-ni, Jeong Dong-sik, Lee Da-woon; writer Yeo Hyun-jeon; hereafter "Omniscient Interfering View") aired, revealing Choi Hong-man's colorful daily life and a meddling video of Song Eun-i after the 10th anniversary performance of the Bibo Show. First, Choi Hong-man transformed into a one-day home shopping host in Seoul, proving his exceptional influence since debut. Even though it was a household goods broadcast, he showed "Hongman magic" with 70,000 viewers tuning in immediately, 400,000 total viewers, and sales of 1 billion won. But behind the flashy record was the everyday consideration of "fitting in." In the car he lowered his hips as much as possible, and at the shop he folded his legs to match the height, showing his constant effort to consider those around him. Choi Hong-man explained his daily life with a calm line, "You just match whatever is there," leaving a subtle aftertaste.
After finishing his schedule, Choi Hong-man headed straight to Jeju, where an unexpected fear of airplanes and the surprise confession "I only ride the carousel at amusement parks" turned the studio into a sea of laughter. Then came an even more startling confession. He revealed, "My mother was a haenyeo. I thought I might try it, too," and recalled that when he was a busy athlete his father hid his mother's illness, and just before returning she closed her eyes after seeing her son one last time. According to his manager, Choi Hong-man, who said, "I go to the sea very often," entered the water upon arrival in Jeju, causing a huge splash and showing the skill of the "killer whale of the Jeju sea." The reason Jeju, which holds maternal feelings, was even more special to him was revealed, making for a touching moment.
Afterward, a surprise event for the managers' birthdays one day early unfolded. Following the "Hongkku" parade completed with a princess set of a kitty cake, crown, and magic wand, Choi Hong-man, who has used the same handbag for seven years, received a "custom-size luxury bag" as a gift and expressed emotion and gratitude, saying, "I've never received anything like this in my life." The real highlight that followed was the "someonelike call" that shocked everyone. Choi Hong-man called in a cutesy voice, "Ddongkuya~," and received a sweet reply, "We should go on a date tomorrow," which turned the studio upside down. With the manager's meddling comment, "We don't even know Hong-man's standard for flirting," the mysterious curiosity exploded.
Meanwhile, the day of "Song-CEO (Song Eun-i + CEO)" began. Busy from the morning, Song Eun-i washed the clothes of mukbang creator Tzuyang that were stained with red pepper powder, offering stain-removal tips, then had a simple breakfast and headed straight to the concert hall. It was the last day of the "Bibo Show with Friends" 10th anniversary performance. "Secret Guarantee" began in 2015 as a small podcast started in a corner of an office by Song Eun-i and Kim Sook, who had stopped broadcasting activities, saying, "Let's do something." Also, the performance, which started with about 30 people, grew by word of mouth and has now become a brand that fills 8,000 seats. Yang Se-hyung said, "Tickets sell out as soon as they open," expressing pride as if it were his own.
The Bibo Show's cheerful dopamine burst began backstage. Baek Ji-young joined Lee Young-ja in the waiting room, where Lee Young-ja had been having a solo pre-performance meal with the chicken Song Eun-i and Kim Sook had prepared, and an impromptu jajang ramen mukbang started, heating up a "mini Bibo Show" atmosphere comparable to the main performance. When the show began, the stage grew hotter with Song Eun-i and Kim Sook's dazzling connections. Starting with their 30-year friend Yoo Jae-seok, who sent congratulations via VCR, the parade of transformations continued—from "Song Taek-yeon" crashing Baek Ji-young's "My Ear Candy," the muscle-transformed "Muscle King Kim Sook," the laughter-guaranteed show "Han" with Chakra's Hwangbo, to Joo Woo-jae's "That Man That Woman"—sending the audience into peals of laughter.
The guest who closed the show that day was Lee Young-ja. She had been a founding "original fan" from episode one of "Secret Guarantee" and quietly supported the two during their hard times; when she stepped onto the stage, the venue was instantly covered with cheers. The three completed a legendary performance by perfectly performing Firetruck's "Last Night Story" together. Song Eun-i and Kim Sook were moved to tears by Lee Young-ja's heartfelt encouragement, "No one asked you to do it, no one wanted you to do it, but you did it anyway."
Also that day, actors Jeon Mi-do and Park So-hyun and singers Jea and Sandara Park were in the audience, offering strong support and adding meaning. Finally, during the "Friend" stage performed by Song Eun-i and Kim Sook, Song Eun-i's heartfelt letter to the "ddengddengi" saying, "I leaned on you a lot and received comfort," and the audience's slogans shone in unison, and the lingering emotion filled the studio.
Next week's broadcast will reveal Tzuyang's first kimjang challenge and a special day of beatboxer Wing, who is preparing to compete at Grand Beatbox Battle 2025 (GBB 2025). While shopping for ingredients at the morning market, Tzuyang caused laughter at a noodle shop by saying, "Up to 20 is fine," as she broke apart different types of ramen, and her Tzuyang-style kimjang will feature perfect kimchi pairings like boiled pork and ham, showing winter preparations befitting a "food genius." Meanwhile, Wing's journey to the GBB 2025 stage in Japan will also be depicted, and at the site where legends and newcomers gathered, he is expected to captivate the audience with overwhelming control and provocative performances, conveying the fierce competitive heat.
'Omniscient Interfering View' airs on MBC every Saturday at 11:10 p.m.
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