I Live Alone's ratings had been sluggish for about a month, but they jumped after Jun Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan.
According to ratings firm Nielsen Korea's tally on the 22nd, the MBC I Live Alone episode broadcast on the 21st recorded a 6.5% nationwide household rating. That is a 0.7 percentage point increase from last week's 5.8%.
I Live Alone stayed in the 5% range except for the broadcast on the 7th. On July 31 it recorded 5.3%, marking its lowest rating in about two months.
But Jun Hyun-moo's impromptu trip to Kazakhstan gradually drew attention from last week, and on the 21st the rating rose to 6.5%. It also surged to a peak of 8.2%, and the 2054 rating was 3.4%, ranking first among Friday variety programs.
The "best minute" was a scene of Jun Hyun-moo enjoying a short breakfast while looking at Kolsai Lake, which he reached after driving 290 km. He filled his photos with the regret of the short journey and vowed once again to return to Kolsai Lake. Also revealed was a brief meeting with an I Live Alone fan who recognized Jun Hyun-moo at the accommodation after the Green Bazaar, surprising viewers. As a result, the rating surged to a peak of 8.2%.
On the 22nd Jun Hyun-moo also posted on his social media, "In a way life is really short. If you muster a little courage and slip out of the hamster wheel, you encounter a world you didn't know and feelings you never felt before. Don't overthink it — put on your backpack. Let's P it!" and shared a screenshot of the previous day's I Live Alone ratings article.
Following last week, the second part of Jun Hyun-moo's "29-hour impulsive trip to Kazakhstan" was released. With 20 hours remaining he headed to Kolsai Lake, 290 km away. After passing darkness and unpaved off-road and watching the rising sun, Jun Hyun-moo arrived in about five hours and, after twists and turns, checked into his lodging. Having reserved a room overlooking Kolsai Lake, he opened the curtains with excitement and enjoyed the breathtaking nature Kolsai Lake created.
Jun Hyun-moo said, "I understand what it means when people say they cry when they see such beautiful scenes," sinking into the emotion and happiness after the arduous journey. Lying in bed 30 hours after waking up in Korea, Jun Hyun-moo's puffed-up face drew laughter. His journey did not end there. With only three hours of free time left after accounting for travel time, Jun Hyun-moo ran to Kaindy Lake and packed the final part of his trip. Kian84 admired Jun Hyun-moo taking self-shot proof photos and enjoying a solo trip, saying, "As the leader of I Live Alone, he shows how one can do this alone — it's identity! King of singles!" and the Rainbow members also expressed awe.
Jun Hyun-moo said, "If you work a lot and earn a lot, you have little time to enjoy life. Travel is my only source of energy and my only dopamine," explaining why he cannot give up "travel" despite the fatigue. After the 29-hour impulsive trip ended and he returned to Korea, Jun Hyun-moo immediately carried out his schedule and showed everyday life, surprising everyone. Seeing Jun Hyun-moo find and enjoy his own pleasures, Kim Shin-young said, "I thought you were always chasing only the MZ crowd, but your image has changed," offering respect.
[Photo] Jun Hyun-moo SNS
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