'Hangout with Yoo': Hilarious Weight Loss Failures and Team Spirit Shine in Latest Episode
The latest episode of MBC's variety show 'Hangout with Yoo' brought laughter as Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Lala failed to lose weight after indulging, showcasing the unity of the 'Pig Team'.

Aired on the 28th, the episode featured Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, Joo Woo-jae, Lee Yong-jin, and Lala in a segment titled 'Eat and Lose', where they enjoyed delicious food and attempted to shed the gained weight. The show recorded a 3.4% viewership rating in the Seoul metropolitan area, with a 2.1% rating among the key demographic of 20-54, maintaining its top spot in Saturday variety shows. The peak moment, with a 5.1% rating, was when the cast laughed together, promising another 'Eat and Lose' meeting. (Nielsen Korea, Seoul area)

'Hangout with Yoo': Hilarious Weight Loss Failures and Team Spirit Shine in Latest Episode
Yoo Jae-suk, dressed as 'Eugenie', led the 'Eat and Lose' relay in a pink outfit, flaunting his beauty. 'Yura's mom' Lala and 'Yoonjae's mom' Lee Yong-jin were the first to arrive, followed by 'Yungdeuyokjeong' Haha, 'Hwany's mom' Heo Kyung-hwan, and 'Janghoon's mom' Joo Woo-jae. Yoo Jae-suk teased Haha about his protruding belly, to which Haha humorously retorted, "It's my belly of desire!" and critiqued 'Eugenie's' appearance, adding to the laughter.

The members recorded their weights: Joo Woo-jae at 75kg, Heo Kyung-hwan at 79.3kg, Lee Yong-jin at 75.75kg, and Haha at 74.95kg. Yoo Jae-suk, at 60.5kg, stood out, earning envy from the others for his slim figure. Lala, concerned about the weight of her nose job, weighed in at 77kg, drawing attention as her recent weight loss article was humorously corrected.

'Hangout with Yoo': Hilarious Weight Loss Failures and Team Spirit Shine in Latest Episode
The group started by enjoying their meal, with Lee Yong-jin playfully scolding Haha for his obsession with zero-calorie drinks. Joo Woo-jae, a light eater, claimed to be full quickly, prompting Heo Kyung-hwan to joke about a rumor that removing shoes makes one lighter. After indulging, everyone's weight increased, with Lala's weight jumping from 77kg to 79.9kg, surprising everyone.

It was time to burn off the calories, but the group was distracted by a market full of food. Fortunately, walking helped them lose weight, boosting their confidence as they headed to the 'Mountain Gym'. Yoo Jae-suk, Joo Woo-jae, and Lee Yong-jin formed the 'Anchovy Team', while Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Lala became the 'Pig Team', burning calories through games. Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Lala humorously dubbed themselves the 'Three Little Pigs', with Heo Kyung-hwan's past fit physique a distant memory.

The 'Pig Team' struggled against the taller 'Anchovy Team'. In a leg-splitting game, Heo Kyung-hwan battled with his short legs, while Haha tried to extend his reach with the 'Pig Toe Extension' technique, but they lost. Yoo Jae-suk faced a gender controversy during the game when Haha touched his lower body, jokingly asking, "Sister, what's this?" Yoo Jae-suk, flustered, explained, "It's money in my pocket," but the 'sister's secret' became a topic of amusement.

After their efforts, the group ended with another meal. Before entering the restaurant, they weighed in again. Yoo Jae-suk, Joo Woo-jae, and Lee Yong-jin successfully lost weight, while Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Lala gained weight. Despite eating and exercising together, only the 'Anchovy Team' lost weight, while the 'Pig Team' gained. Lala joked, "It's just my body type," and "I'll lose it by walking back." The group laughed and promised to meet again after losing weight.

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