‘I Live Alone’ ranks 1st in overall entertainment viewership ratings in 2049

MBC's entertainment show 'I Live Alone' ranked first in overall 2049 viewership ratings on Friday, followed by first place in all genres including weekly 2049 viewership ratings. As a result, 'I Live Alone' ranked first in viewership ratings for the week of 2049 among all programs broadcast in the third week of April (April 17-23).

'I Live Alone', which aired on the 21st, featured MBC announcer Kim Dae-ho's daily life and Park Na-rae and Code Kunst enjoying a daily date.

According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating research company, 'I Live Alone', which aired on this day, ranked first in its time slot with an audience rating of 8.9% (based on the metropolitan area). The 2049 viewership rating, which is a key indicator for advertising officials and a key indicator of channel competitiveness, was 4.5% (based on the metropolitan area), the highest among all programs aired in a week. The best one minute was ‘The scene where announcer Kim Dae-ho reveals his thoughts on living alone’, which recorded 10.5%.

On this day's broadcast, announcer Kim Dae-ho, 'Gian 84 of the announcer world', appeared and revealed 'Dae-ho House', where there is nothing ordinary. From the natural life of enjoying a single-family home to the hojangmacha (Kim Dae-ho + food stalls) and VR world travel in the corner of the room, the daily life optimized for living alone was revealed, drawing enthusiastic responses.

Code Kunst, who won the 'Date Ticket with Park Na-rae' prize during the 'Giline MT' treasure hunt, went on a one-day date with Park Na-rae on a spring rainy day. To realize Park Na-rae's dating romance, Code Kunst's appearance, including a hanbok date at Gyeongbokgung Palace and an ultra-luxurious handmade lunch box date mukbang, gave viewers a refreshing energy of excitement.

Meanwhile, the story behind the fashion battle that put Jeon Hyun-moo and Kian84's pride on the line last week was also depicted. Jeon Hyun-moo regained his pride by winning the viewer vote that took place 24 hours after last week's broadcast.

In the upcoming broadcast on the 28th, the single life of Woo Do-hwan, a trustworthy actor who crosses genres and is active in MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Joseon Lawyer', will be revealed. Next, in the second story of Na-rae Park and Code Kunst's daily date, a scene where Na-rae Park wipes away tears is predicted, raising curiosity.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr