Inside the Unique Co-Living Experience of 'Gugidong Friends': A New Chapter for Jang Geun-suk, Ahn Jae-hyun, and More
The 1980s-born stars Jang Do-yeon, Lee Da-hee, Choi Daniel, Jang Geun-suk, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Kyung Soo-jin are embarking on a new life experience as they enjoy the joys of living together from day one. Notably, Ahn Jae-hyun, who is known to have divorced in 2020, stands out as the only 'divorcee' among the members.

The first episode of tvN's 'Gugidong Friends,' aired on Friday, the 10th, showcased the chaotic cohabitation of Jang Do-yeon, Lee Da-hee, Choi Daniel, Jang Geun-suk, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Kyung Soo-jin, who collectively have 80 years of living alone. The process of getting closer by doing everything together, from waking up to cooking and dining, brought a unique joy.

The episode's viewership ratings ranked first in the same time slot across cable and general programming channels nationwide and in the metropolitan area. tvN's target demographic of men and women aged 20-49 also ranked first in the same time slot nationwide and in the metropolitan area. (Based on paid platforms integrating cable, IPTV, and satellite / Nielsen Korea)

Inside the Unique Co-Living Experience of 'Gugidong Friends': A New Chapter for Jang Geun-suk, Ahn Jae-hyun, and More
From Jang Geun-suk, the first to step into the Gugidong house, to Ahn Jae-hyun, the 'co-living friends' gathered in one place, and the admission cards with individual information piqued interest. The early bird Jang Do-yeon and the confirmed long sleeper Lee Da-hee had opposite life rhythms, while Lee Da-hee, who is good at organizing, and Choi Daniel, who has his own rules in chaos, along with Jang Geun-suk's extreme styles, sparked curiosity about how they would affect their shared living.

Additionally, Choi Daniel, who cited 'choosing words carefully' as his shortcoming, caused laughter with his unfiltered comment, "I like your slightly crooked mouth, Do-yeon."

Kyung Soo-jin, who suffers from insomnia, was given an independent orange room thanks to the consideration of her 'co-living friends,' while the remaining five shared a bathroom or lived in a uniquely structured space with two connected rooms. Choi Daniel, Jang Geun-suk, and Ahn Jae-hyun, who used the shared bathroom, shared various products, while Jang Do-yeon shared a dressing room with Lee Da-hee and went outside to make phone calls to avoid disturbing others, adapting to cohabitation.

Inside the Unique Co-Living Experience of 'Gugidong Friends': A New Chapter for Jang Geun-suk, Ahn Jae-hyun, and More
Jang Do-yeon and Choi Daniel had a fresh experience buying groceries in bulk at a warehouse store, which single-person households usually avoid. Jang Geun-suk, who has lived alone for 14 years, was so excited about having five more family members that he couldn't gauge the quantity and ordered an 18kg giant octopus, causing a commotion in the kitchen. However, he presented a full course meal with octopus rice, couscous, ramen, skewers, and boiled octopus, earning praise from his 'co-living friends' and transforming into a family sharing meals and small daily lives, offering healing moments.

Furthermore, the chemistry exploded with Jang Geun-suk cooking and Lee Da-hee, the 'clean-up fairy,' immediately tidying up the traces of his cooking, Lee Da-hee excitedly installing a coin karaoke booth in the hideout, and Jang Do-yeon, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Kyung Soo-jin telling a white lie that they couldn't hear the singing for her mental peace, marking the birth of a relationship haven.

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