Park Na-rae Introduces Her New Furry Family Member on 'I Live Alone'

The latest episode of MBC's 'I Live Alone' features Park Na-rae and her new furry family member, a 5-year-old dog named 'Bokdori'. As they slowly adjust to each other, the Rainbow Club members humorously comment, "It feels like a dating show."

On the episode aired on the 21st, viewers got a glimpse of Park Na-rae's life with her new companion, 'Bokdori', as well as Park Ji-hyun's meeting with Nam Jin, a living legend in the music industry for 60 years.

Previously, Park Na-rae introduced 'Bokdori', saying, "I'm no longer living alone," as she shared that they've been living together for two and a half months. With the enthusiastic support of Jeon Hyun-moo and Kian84, she decided to become a family with 'Bokdori'. As a novice pet owner, she asked the 'Rainbow Club' members, who are 'pet experts', for their help.

Park Na-rae expressed her affection for 'Bokdori', describing him as "a small giant in the Jindo dog world, much like myself." She greeted him with endless petting first thing in the morning. The 'Narae House' has been transformed to suit 'Bokdori', filled with various items for him, which surprised Key, who remarked, "I never thought I'd see this at Narae's place."

When Park Na-rae mentioned, "We started living together right after our first meeting," Code Kunst joked, "It feels like a dating show," causing laughter. Park Na-rae shared, "We're adjusting at our own pace and trying not to rush," expressing her feelings towards 'Bokdori' and raising expectations for their chemistry.

Meanwhile, Park Ji-hyun's meeting with Nam Jin, a 60-year veteran and idol in the music industry, was also showcased. Park Ji-hyun prepared a special lunchbox with ingredients sourced from Mokpo, including hongeohoe (fermented skate), boiled pork, kimchi, abalone porridge, stir-fried octopus, beef radish soup, and figs for dessert.

Park Ji-hyun, nervous in front of her senior, said, "I heard you like hongeo," while Kian84 teased, "Speak clearly," and Code Kunst empathized, "It's nerve-wracking when you respect someone." As Park Ji-hyun introduced the dishes she prepared, Jeon Hyun-moo joked, "Isn't she like a 'black-and-white chef'?" to which Park Na-rae added, "It's like she's being judged," causing laughter.

Nam Jin, touched by Park Ji-hyun's effort, said, "You have the right attitude," and "This is the spirit of Mokpo," before tasting the food. Park Ji-hyun anxiously asked, "How is it?" sparking curiosity about Nam Jin's reaction.

'I Live Alone' is a beloved program showcasing the diverse lives of single celebrities, leading the trend in single living.

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr