Kim Seungsoo, there's a reason why you couldn't get married

The name interpretations of Kim Seung-soo, Eun Ji-won, and Kim Hee-chul were revealed.

On the 1st, SBS variety show 'My Ugly Duckling' topped the metropolitan area household ratings for entertainment programs. According to Nielsen Korea, the episode aired on the 1st recorded a 2049 viewership rating of 3.3% and a metropolitan household rating of 12.8%.

In this episode, actress Yoon Se-ah, who captivated viewers with her elegant yet surprising charm, appeared as a special MC. Shin Dong-yup revealed, "We worked together for a long time on a program called 'Wednesday Food Talk.' She was candid and unrestrained. In the broadcasting world, being called 'crazy' is a compliment, and Yoon Se-ah does everything without hesitation." Yoon Se-ah responded with a hilarious impersonation of Park Young-gyu, which was nothing like him. She also showcased a dance she had prepared to Kim Jong-kook's song. When a video of Yoon Se-ah practicing her dance was shown, Shin Dong-yup commented, "Her dance is somewhat like her Park Young-gyu impersonation."

Yoon Se-ah also shared, "I once liked room-temperature soju. The alcohol aroma spreads sharply when you swallow it. Adding chopped Cheongyang chili peppers reduces the hangover," showing her genuine love for 'Cheongyang chili soju.'

It was revealed that Yoon Se-ah's mother was the first female Go player and a Go advisor for the drama 'The Glory,' and Yoon Se-ah herself has a 7th-dan Go skill. Yoon Se-ah said, "I learned it naturally and improved by playing with my dad."

When asked about her last relationship, Yoon Se-ah hesitated, saying, "I want to be honest, but I'm afraid the other person might think, 'Was I the last one?'"

The story of Choi Jin-hyuk preparing for an inevitable farewell with his terminally ill dog, Mong-sil, was also revealed. Visiting the hospital with his pet, Choi Jin-hyuk shared, "Since I was told to 'prepare my heart,' I haven't slept deeply. I check every night to see if Mong-sil has passed away." Jin-hyuk's mother also teared up, saying, "Mong-sil's heart beats rapidly and then suddenly stops. It was terrifying." Seo Jang-hoon empathized, saying, "My dog also has poor eyesight and organ issues. It's heartbreaking and pitiful to see."

Following the vet's advice, Choi Jin-hyuk visited a pet funeral home to learn about the procedures. While looking around the columbarium, he couldn't take his eyes off a photo of a dog that looked just like Mong-sil, bringing tears to the studio.

Kim Seung-soo, Eun Ji-won, and Kim Hee-chul visited a naming expert. The expert first analyzed Kim Seung-soo's name, saying, "It's not a very good name. There's a forbidden Chinese character in it." After analyzing his fortune, the expert made a shocking statement, "Your sexual desire is stronger than others. If you were married, you would have many children." The expert continued, "The women you've met so far might have become someone else's or been taken away. If you change your name, you could get married before 60," recommending 'Kim Tae-yang' or 'Kim Dam-ho' as new names.

Eun Ji-won revealed, "I was named 'Eun Shin-gi' because I was born very dark and strange-looking." The expert surprised everyone by saying, "If you had lived as Eun Shin-gi, you would have become a famous shaman. Your fortune has three 'ghost gates.'"

Kim Hee-chul, thanks to his grandfather's mistake with the generational name, has a name that brings wealth and fame. However, the expert noted, "There's no academic energy in your fortune or name," causing laughter in the studio. This moment reached a peak rating of 14.7%, making it the 'best minute.'

The expert also remarked, "Hee-chul and Seung-soo have the same support. They are a perfect match for marriage," to which Kim Hee-chul wittily replied, "I don't mind. My mother would be happy too."

Lee Dong-gun, who celebrated his 44th birthday, faced a hilarious moment when he was denied entry to his agency because his face wasn't registered. Meeting with agency president Han Sung-ho, who composed the OST 'Shower' for 'Run with the Wind,' Lee Dong-gun was amazed to hear that the copyright royalties were enough to buy a 'nice car.' He reminisced, "I used to earn 4-5 million won a month when I was doing well." He also shared a past incident where his album was canceled because he drank whiskey in the waiting room due to stage fright.

Han Sung-ho suggested vocal training to Lee Dong-gun, who joked, "Let's create a second 'Shower.' Let's make 'Monsoon,'" but was met with indifference. Dong-gun's mother also supported her son's endeavors, saying, "I hope he does something. It seems hard for him to rest."

The episode ended with a meeting between Ahn Moon-sook and Lim Won-hee, raising viewers' expectations.

Reporter Tae Yuna, Ten Asia youyou@tenasia.co.kr