'I Live Alone' Hits Record Low Ratings: Fashion and Music Adventures Unfold

The latest episode of MBC's variety show 'I Live Alone' recorded a viewership rating of 4.6%, marking a 1.1% drop from last week and the lowest since episode 422 in November 2021, which had a 4.2% rating.

On the episode aired on the 27th, viewers saw Lee Joo-seung take on the fashion scene in Seongsu-dong with his fashion mentor Son Woo-hyun, and the daily life of Billy's Tsuki was featured in the fourth installment of the 'Rainbow Run' special.

Lee Joo-seung expressed his desire to donate after watching the 'Rainbow Grand Bazaar' and set out to organize his chaotic wardrobe for a donation to a reuse store. Carrying a hefty 30kg of clothes, he encountered unexpected situations, such as finding mysterious underwear and tops on the street and borrowing a cart to reach the store.

After donating a total of 65 pieces of clothing, Lee Joo-seung headed to a vintage clothing store. Recently interested in fashion, he attempted a style transformation with the help of his friend and fashion mentor for the day, Son Woo-hyun. He experimented with the 'Poet Core' look, an artistic trend for 2026, and the 'Sagging' look, a street fashion style.

However, Lee Joo-seung's unexpected transformations led to laughter. Son Woo-hyun, surprised, tried on the clothes himself, showcasing the 'same clothes, different feel' effect. Jeon Hyun-moo commented that Lee's original white T-shirt suited him best, jokingly offering to buy him ten. Code Kunst advised finding his own 'Joo-seung Core,' while Son Woo-hyun suggested a transformation into the style of idol group 'Cortis' member Joo-hoon. Lee Joo-seung humorously clarified that he often hears he resembles Joo-hoon, even being mistaken for a relative, leading to more laughter.

Lee Joo-seung's challenges extended beyond fashion. He and Son Woo-hyun also revealed a song they created together, titled 'Again,' which received lukewarm feedback from Park Ji-hyun, adding to the humor. As Lee Joo-seung embarks on new challenges in fashion and music for 2026, viewers are eager to see what he will tackle next.

The episode also showcased the daily life of Tsuki, a 'newbie solo dweller' who has lived in Korea for 10 years and on her own for 2. Her 'Tsuki House,' where she moved five months ago, featured a striking pink and black color scheme. Despite her inexperience, Tsuki demonstrated a passion for tackling tasks like cooking and hanging curtains on her own.

Tsuki's impressive Korean language skills were also highlighted. She revealed her study method of watching Korean films and using a translator to learn unfamiliar words. Having moved to Korea at age 12, Tsuki surprised everyone by sharing that she cut off contact with her parents for six months to focus on learning Korean.

In 'Extreme 84,' Tsuki showcased her determination by completing a marathon, displaying her tenacity and resilience. Her adorable attempt to salvage a failed 'aged kimchi stew' by repeatedly reassuring herself with 'It's okay!' left a lasting impression.

Tsuki's unique charm was also evident in her ability to engage in 'small talk' effortlessly, whether at the market or in a taxi. Her contrasting focus and impressive art skills in the studio, along with her childlike pride in showing her artwork to passersby, brought smiles.

Tsuki shared that her parents introduced her to Korean culture, with her mother being a fan of 'Dae Jang Geum' and her father a fan of TVXQ's Changmin. She expressed her goal of bringing her parents to Korea to experience wearing hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcasing her affection for them.

Next week's episode teases Gi-an 84's trip to Japan to meet his idol Junji Ito and announcer Go Kang-yong's search for a new home, raising anticipation. Gi-an 84's emotional reaction, saying 'I feel like crying,' adds to the intrigue.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr