Actors Lee Kwangsoo and Park Boyoung's appearance paid off.
On the 14th, the SBS program Whenever Possible recorded a peak minute rating of 6.9%, a household rating of 4.7%, and a 2049 rating of 1.7%, rising from the previous week and ranking first overall among Tuesday variety shows. In particular, the 2049 rating dominated first place in the same time slot for all episodes of season 4, and it recorded first place overall among Tuesday variety shows and dramas for 15 consecutive weeks, showing overwhelming authority. (Nielsen Korea, metropolitan area 기준)
The final broadcast of season 4 saw the two MCs Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeon-seok join the "Whenever Possible" friends actors Lee Kwangsoo and Park Boyoung with the principal of Guri Topyeong Middle School and the couple who teach the badminton class.
That day, Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeon-seok spent the beginning of Whenever Possible together with Lee Kwangsoo, who joined at the very start of the show, and his beloved younger friend Park Boyoung, enjoying a pleasant time. In particular, the quick back-and-forth among the four, who know each other inside and out, added to the fun. Upon meeting, Yu Jae-seok immediately said, "Kwangsoo is still doing 'love marketing'?" referring to spotting Lee Kwangsoo on a date, prompting a passionate explanation from Lee Kwangsoo.
Park Boyoung complained, "Kwangsoo oppa educates his younger friends a lot. If they don't reply quickly, he says they've changed." Yu Jae-seok confessed, "That's all something he learned from the hyungs," drawing an emphatic agreement from Lee Kwangsoo.
Among them, the first "Whenever Possible" owner was the principal of Topyeong Middle School, and the mission was the "relay cooperative marbles." With Park Boyoung dramatically succeeding in the crucial cut to clear level 1, Lee Kwangsoo unexpectedly rose as the ace from level 2 onward, drawing attention. Eventually, as Lee Kwangsoo played the leading role in the success of both levels 2 and 3 and even secured a snack truck gift for Topyeong Middle School, he said, "This has never happened to me in my life," moved to tears.
The next and final season 4 "Whenever Possible" owner was the couple who run the badminton class. Expecting a child, the couple, in their fifth year of marriage, brought smiles with their affection. The mission for the badminton couple was the "Shuttlecock Kock!" game, where players hit a shuttlecock with a racket to knock down targets. As everyone struggled, it was revealed that the owner was a former "Little Big Masters" badminton master, completely turning the atmosphere around. Moreover, because Park Boyoung had miraculously obtained two bonus coupons, the owner personally stepped in and succeeded in both levels 1 and 2, turning the scene into a frenzy. Yu Jae-seok cheered, "It's the first time in Whenever Possible history that a client cleared it. Jelly mom did it."
After finishing season 4, Yoo Yeon-seok said, "I'm looking forward to the next season. Please don't forget us until then," soothing his regret, and Yu Jae-seok sincerely said, "We are grateful to the viewers who gave us so much love, the Whenever Possible owners, and the Whenever Possible friends, and to everyone who made time for us."
Above all, season 4 of Whenever Possible not only maintained first place in the 2049 rating in the same time slot for all episodes but also dominated first place in the 2049 rating for 15 consecutive weeks across Tuesday variety shows and dramas. In particular, the episode featuring Zo In-sung, Park Hae-jun and Park Jeongmin, which sparked hot buzz even after airing, climbed to a peak household rating of 8.4%, marking the highest record of the season. In addition, in the March variety show brand reputation ranking released by the Korean Business Research Institute, Whenever Possible ranked sixth, and MC Yu Jae-seok took first place in the variety show entertainer category during the same period. As a result, season 4 was extended by one episode.
Most of all, Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeon-seok shone as SBS's official best couple, and their exquisite ensemble stood out. Their chemistry went beyond simple partners to form an irreplaceable combo play, becoming the core driving force of Whenever Possible, which has evolved with each season. In particular, not only the always-reliable, must-see MC Yu Jae-seok but also Yoo Yeon-seok demonstrated seasoned variety show sensibilities, showing tight chemistry.
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