Yoo-mi Jung, Seo-joon Park, and Woo-sik Choi experienced the true essence of a 'limited' journey under constrained conditions.
On the episode of tvN's 'Youth Over Flowers: Limited Edition' (directed by Na Young-seok and Shin Geon-jun) aired on the 3rd, the trio embarked on a budget-friendly trip, sharing everything from a bottle of water to underwear, showcasing their deepened 'real friend' chemistry.
The episode recorded viewership ratings of 4.2% on average in the metropolitan area, peaking at 6.4%, and 3.7% nationwide, peaking at 5.7%. This is more than five times the final episode rating of 0.7% for the previous show 'After School Teacher Terry'.
The 'Youth Over Flowers' series has been known for taking its cast on surprise trips regardless of the occasion, be it a first meeting, promotional shoot, awards ceremony, or reward vacation. Director Na Young-seok once again orchestrated a surprise trip for Yoo-mi Jung, Seo-joon Park, and Woo-sik Choi, even planning a live broadcast to deceive these seasoned entertainers. The trio, unsuspecting, participated in the live broadcast, only to be shocked by a banner reading, 'We support the journey of Yoo-mi Jung, Seo-joon Park, and Woo-sik Choi. Safe departure and return.'
Woo-sik Choi exclaimed, 'Where did this all start?' while Yoo-mi Jung expressed her surprise, saying, 'I didn't know he was such a scary person.' Seo-joon Park, with his sharp instincts as a seasoned entertainer, revealed that he had packed essentials just before departure, surprising everyone. The trio embarked on their journey with a daily allowance of 100,000 won, no phone usage, and daily benefits, marking the beginning of their 'limited' adventure.
Having already spent half of their allowance on KTX tickets, they were further challenged by a snowstorm. As the situation worsened, treasurer Seo-joon Park insisted on finding the cheapest accommodation, impressively securing a perfect place and even attempting to negotiate the lodging fee, causing laughter. Yoo-mi Jung confidently stated, 'I have a feeling the accommodations will continue to be good.'
With their allowance nearly depleted, the trio gave up on their desired dish, opting for a budget-friendly local eatery instead, enjoying a meal that offered the best value for money. The restaurant owner recognized director Na Young-seok instead of the cast, gifting them kimbap, much to their surprise. Na Young-seok humorously remarked, 'Eat sparingly,' eliciting laughter.
Despite the cheerful atmosphere, Woo-sik Choi, who had been worried about his underwear situation throughout the trip, revealed, 'I haven't showered for two days because I was told not to wash my hair after a perm. It's too much to wear the same underwear until tomorrow,' sharing this shocking secret with Yoo-mi Jung and Seo-joon Park. When he couldn't purchase new underwear, he exclaimed, 'I'll get sick at this rate!' adding humor to their close-knit chemistry.
Yoo-mi Jung, Seo-joon Park, and Woo-sik Choi have chosen Namwon as their next destination after Daegu. Seo-joon Park hinted at using a friend's house in Namwon, raising curiosity about whether they can secure accommodation without spending.
By Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr