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Jeon Hyun-moo Experiences Temple Stay
The episode of MBC's 'I Live Alone' that aired on the 6th featured Jeon Hyun-moo, Code Kunst, and Lee Joo-seung on their temple stay. According to Nielsen Korea, the episode recorded a household rating of 8.2% in the metropolitan area, ranking first in its time slot and among Friday entertainment shows. It also achieved a 3.7% rating in the key 2049 demographic (metropolitan area), a crucial indicator for advertisers and channel competitiveness, securing the top spot in its time slot and among Friday entertainment shows.
The highest-rated minute was Code Kunst's scene of devouring breakfast during the temple stay (23:38). The viewership peaked at 9.7% as Code Kunst, after finishing his meal, made his own menu with toast and bananas, showcasing a surprising side of himself.
Self-proclaimed 'temple enthusiast' Jeon Hyun-moo, along with Code Kunst and Lee Joo-seung, sought peace of mind at Golgulsa Temple in Gyeongju. The trio inhaled fresh air and participated in the early morning Buddhist ceremony. Lee Joo-seung's struggle to stay awake while standing during the monk's chanting drew laughter. Code Kunst, who joined the morning meal, devoured the temple food, much to the satisfaction of 'Palm Oil Captain' Jeon Hyun-moo.
Jeon Hyun-moo led his companions to a Seonmudo training session, which he had arranged for 'Ju-Do-In (Joo-seung + Mu-Do-In)' Lee Joo-seung. The high-intensity training, designed to purify the mind through physical discipline, elicited groans from the trainees. Unlike the energetic trainees, Jeon Hyun-moo, from the start, was drenched in sweat and exhausted, creating some of the most memorable 'memes.' 'Ko-Joo-Moo' expressed satisfaction with the mental discipline gained from the physical ordeal by enjoying a 10-second meditation at the peak.
However, the physical ordeal continued indoors, causing more laughter. Code Kunst struggled to contain his laughter while watching Jeon Hyun-moo's yoga poses.
During a tea session after the strenuous training, 'Ko-Rista (Ko-Koon + Barista)' Code Kunst made his debut. Jeon Hyun-moo hyped it as "your first international stage." The global trainees praised 'Ko-Rista's' coffee, repeatedly saying, "Very good!" Reflecting on Buddha's saying, 'When the body is in pain, the mind finds peace,' the trio left Golgulsa and headed to Gyeongju's hot spot 'Hwangridan-gil,' surprising the Rainbow members. Anticipation builds for how 'Ko-Joo-Moo,' who has emptied his mind, will react to the worldly delights.
Next week, viewers will see 'Ko-Joo-Moo' experiencing the worldly delights of Gyeongju's hot spot 'Hwangridan-gil' and trot singer Park Ji-hyun heading to her hometown Mokpo to meet her father.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr
