Yoo Jae-suk Shines as a Hero for Middle Schoolers on 'Anytime, Anywhere'
Yoo Jae-suk takes on the role of a hero for middle schoolers in the variety show 'Anytime, Anywhere.' Yoo, who married Na Kyung-eun in 2008 and is a father to son Ji-ho (born in 2010) and daughter Na-eun (born in 2018), continues to charm audiences.

SBS's variety program 'Anytime, Anywhere' (directed by Choi Bo-pil/written by Chae Jin-ah) is a show that gifts luck during brief moments in everyday life. The episode aired on the 10th achieved a peak viewership rating of 5.2% and a 2049 demographic rating of 1.8%, ranking first in its time slot and among all programs aired that day, showcasing its strength as a Tuesday night entertainment leader. (Based on Nielsen Korea's metropolitan area data) Today's episode (17th) features hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, along with actors Park Sung-woong and Lee Sang-yoon, offering a healing time in the Daechi-dong area.

Yoo Jae-suk Shines as a Hero for Middle Schoolers on 'Anytime, Anywhere'
Yoo Jae-suk transforms into a 'real-life counselor' for middle schoolers, catching attention. He listens intently to the concerns of his close friends, who are also the show's main participants, about their New Year's money. When one participant complains, "I promised to buy something I wanted with the New Year's money saved with my dad, but my mom opposed," Yoo immediately empathizes, saying, "It's my money!" However, when the participant's wish list turns out to be more expensive than Yoo expected, he humorously switches sides, saying, "Actually, dads have no power. You have to listen to your mom." The laughter continues when the participant admits they didn't even perform the New Year's bow, prompting Yoo to advise, "That's not right. You must do the bow first thing in the morning," sharing a tip from a real dad's perspective.

Yoo Jae-suk is said to respond to the expectations of the middle school participants, shedding his previous struggles to become a hero. He impresses from the start of the 'trash can basketball' game, showcasing his skills with a 'one-hand technique' and a series of successful shots. Yoo declares, "I'll practice like crazy," confidently stepping up as the basketball ace. Even when Park Sung-woong complains about the wind affecting his performance, Yoo quickly retorts, "But we're indoors," cutting off excuses and declaring a straightforward approach, drawing significant attention to his performance.

Will Yoo Jae-suk overcome the challenges and become the hero for the middle school participants? The nail-biting basketball mission's outcome can be seen on the main broadcast of 'Anytime, Anywhere.' The show airs every Tuesday at 9 PM.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr
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