The episode of 'Anytime, Anywhere' aired on Tuesday, the 7th, achieved a peak viewership rating of 5%, with household ratings at 3.7% and 2049 demographic at 1.5%, securing the top spot among Tuesday variety shows. Notably, the 2049 demographic rating was the highest in its time slot and among all Tuesday variety shows and dramas, continuing its dominance. (Nielsen Korea, Seoul metropolitan area)
SBS's 'Anytime, Anywhere' (directed by Choi Bo-pil/writer Chae Jin-ah) is a variety show that gifts moments of luck during brief intervals in everyday life. In the episode aired on the 7th, hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, along with 'gap friends' comedians Yang Se-hyung and Yang Se-chan, filled the daily life of Gajwa-dong with delightful humor.
Yoo Yeon-seok (41) shared, "I once rebelled against my brother and got beaten up," relating to the sibling rivalry. Yang Se-chan confessed, "We fought so much that our mom bought us gloves," and revealed, "Our mother was also in the women's reserve forces," causing laughter with their unique family background. The Yang brothers also showcased their game skills honed through variety shows. Yang Se-hyung boasted, "I was a master at playing with paper flicks. The ones I made would bounce as high as my height," to which Yang Se-chan added, "It sounded like a reserve army gunshot," making Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok burst into laughter.
The first 'gap owner' they visited was a youth soccer team. The young players, who dedicated half their lives to soccer, brought smiles with their passion. Yang Se-hyung and Yang Se-chan entertained them with dribbling tricks. The first gap mission was a game called 'Shoot~ Hit!' where they had to knock down cones on a box by kicking a soccer ball. When a fan of the show cheered for Yoo Yeon-seok, saying, "The power of Sejong University!", Yoo Yeon-seok, who was worried about his 'FC Development' record, quickly responded, "I'll show you, Sejong University!" Yang Se-hyung succeeded in the first stage with a clean shot, and Yoo Yeon-seok attempted barefoot soccer to overcome his past failures. Yoo Jae-suk and Yang Se-chan, who claimed they only practiced, succeeded in their shots, earning the titles 'Practice Messi & Ronaldo' and drawing cheers. However, in the final challenge, where they had to knock down two cones, only Yang Se-hyung succeeded, and Yoo Jae-suk expressed his disappointment, saying, "As expected, Se-hyung. You did really well."
During lunchtime, the four faced a hilarious challenge in finding the ultimate restaurant. Yoo Jae-suk and Yang Se-chan, who preferred spontaneity, clashed with Yoo Yeon-seok and Yang Se-hyung, who preferred planned dining. Eventually, Yoo Jae-suk declared individual meals, prompting Yang Se-hyung to exclaim, "You said everything was fine!" causing laughter on set. The Yang brothers also showcased their brotherly bond, with Yang Se-chan revealing, "My brother once suggested we open 'Brother's BBQ' together," adding intrigue. Yang Se-hyung shared, "It's nice to have the same job as siblings. You can talk about things with family that you can't with colleagues," highlighting the advantages of working together as brothers.
Throughout the episode, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Yang Se-hyung, and Yang Se-chan provided a delightful healing time for the dreaming youth with their endless wit and charm. The Yang brothers, in particular, showcased their sibling synergy, delivering positive energy.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr