The episode achieved a peak viewership rating of 5.4%, with household ratings at 3.9% and the 2049 demographic at 1.5%. Notably, the 2049 ratings secured the top spot in its time slot, marking the 13th consecutive week that the show has dominated Tuesday's entertainment and drama segments, according to Nielsen Korea's metropolitan area data.
The trio bonded over their shared experiences as fathers. Lee Hee-jun expressed his emotions after attending his son's elementary school entrance ceremony, while Park Hae-soo shared his pride in his son starting kindergarten. Yoo Jae-suk added, "Kids' entrance and graduation ceremonies are tear-jerkers. It's the little things that move you," showcasing his seniority as a father.
The first 'gap' they visited was a traditional art studio teacher, who happened to be a huge fan of Yoo Yeon-seok's character 'Gu Dong-mae.' The first mission for this fan was 'Fly, Brush!' where they had to flick a brush into a distant container. Despite the challenge, Park Hae-soo remarked, "This is the hardest game I've seen on 'Anytime, Anywhere.'"
After a successful first mission, the 'married trio' of Yoo Jae-suk, Park Hae-soo, and Lee Hee-jun engaged in a lively discussion about married life. They shared survival tips, with Lee Hee-jun admitting, "I'm spontaneous on trips, which frustrates my wife, but I have to do as she says," while Yoo Jae-suk humorously advised, "Not listening to your wife turns 'living for a month' into 'fighting for a month.'"
Park Hae-soo shared his morning routine, saying, "If my wife is sleeping, I take the hairdryer outside. I'll dry my hair anywhere with a 220V outlet," while Lee Hee-jun added, "I read scripts in the gym coach's office," offering advice to the 'single' Yoo Yeon-seok and bringing laughter to the set.
The second 'gap' they visited was a CrossFit gym run by a father and his CrossFit-loving elementary school children. The family, known for their energetic lifestyle, exuded warmth. The father shared, "At the end of the day, our family stands in a circle, puts our arms around each other, and sings 'Ya Ya~ Ya Ya Ya Ya~' to acknowledge our hard work," to which Park Hae-soo responded, "If we win, please sing 'Ya Ya~' for us. We'll succeed."
The mission for this family was 'Barbell Plate Bowling,' where they had to roll a barbell plate to knock over dumbbells. With the siblings watching eagerly, the four uncles were determined. Lee Hee-jun quickly figured out the technique, saying, "It's like rolling a bowling ball," and easily cleared the first stage, exciting the crowd. In the second stage, Yoo Jae-suk's precise throw and Park Hae-soo's dramatic barbell plate bounce led to a thrilling success.
The third stage prize was a family stay at Muscle Beach. As a father of a six-year-old, Park Hae-soo was eager to win for the siblings, exclaiming, "Uncle's got this!" On the seventh attempt, Yoo Yeon-seok advised, "You need to approach it from a low angle," and successfully completed the third stage alongside Park Hae-soo and Lee Hee-jun, causing an uproar. The group celebrated with the family, singing "Ya Ya~ Ya Ya Ya Ya~," and Park Hae-soo shared his emotional reflection, "This felt like a life-and-death moment. It was dramatic."
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr