In 'Save me! Homes,' comedian Im Woo-il admires the thriftiness of MZ penny-pincher Son Yu-dam.
On the 19th, the MBC entertainment program 'Save me! Homes' (abbreviated 'Homes') will feature comedians Im Woo-il, Eom Ji-yoon and Kim Dae-ho pounding the pavement and embarking on a reckless site visit.
In that episode, former Gag Concert comedian Im Woo-il, Eom Ji-yoon and 'man of cost performance' Kim Dae-ho set out to find a tailored listing for Gag Concert rookie comedian Ahn Hyun-woo, who can't give up a flex life. In particular, this site visit will be the first in 'Save me! Homes' history to proceed without prior arrangements; a real site visit will unfold in which they hear the client's conditions on site and go find listings themselves.
After checking Ahn Hyun-woo's home, where he enjoys a 'flex life,' the three visit the home of his peer and rookie comedian Son Yu-dam, who is called an 'MZ penny-pincher.' From the one-room layout that hits you the moment the door opens to a refrigerator protruding into the entryway because of the small kitchen, the modest space's realistic scene unfolds. Then, as her lifestyle of making the most of small spaces is revealed—using a desk as both table and vanity, neatly stacking coats on a chair for storage, and so on—even Im Woo-il, a well-known tightwad in the entertainment industry, was said to be impressed by Son Yu-dam's extraordinary frugality.
Unlike Ahn Hyun-woo, who enjoys a flex life, Son Yu-dam sticks to strict thrift, drawing attention. She saves half of her salary as soon as she gets paid and meticulously records even transportation costs in her household ledger, showing careful spending habits. She also said she only drinks low-priced coffee, prompting praise from her seniors. When she added that she shares OTT subscriptions with friends and splits the subscription fees, Im Woo-il asked, "Who is the host; are the (subscriptions) all full?" showing a 'penny-pincher moment' as he tried to sneak onto her account, drawing jeers.
Ahn Hyun-woo presented a challenging listing condition: 'Located in Mapo District, deposit 5 million won, monthly rent 500,000 won, ground-level, two-room.' After a brief look of surprise at the demanding request, Im Woo-il expressed confidence, saying, "I've lived near Sangsu-dong in Mapo District for 13 years." With not a single prearranged listing, the three headed straight to the streets to canvass for properties. As Homes' first real site visit unfolds, curiosity grows over whether they can find a house that meets the conditions. It airs Thursday the 19th at 10 p.m.
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