On the broadcast aired on the 9th, SBS's 'My Little Old Boy' recorded a Nielsen Korea rating of 3.9% among viewers aged 20-49 and 13.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, securing the number one spot for weekly variety shows.
During the episode, special guest MC and "mukbang icon" comedian Kim Jun-hyun shared photos of his daughters, saying, "They definitely inherited their appetite from their parents. When I'm eating intestines soup, they come over asking for 'just one bite.'" He added, "They love soup dishes, so they seem to have a knack for drinking."
A clip of young Kim Jun-hyun appearing on 'TV Kindergarten' due to the influence of his father, a former educational PD, caught viewers' attention. Kim Jun-hyun humorously revealed, "I wasn't allowed to appear because I was 7 years old in Korean age, but they let me on because I was '6 years old' in international age. This was the only show my dad got me on."
Meanwhile, Lee Sang-min, Kim Jong-min, and Bae Jung-nam visited the home of "multi-talented model entertainer" Song Hae-na. She shared, "I started working when I was 20. My dream was to buy a house in Gangnam no matter what. I've paid off all my loans," showcasing her frugality. When both Kim Jong-min, who is about to get married, and Lee Sang-min, who has also paid off his debts, revealed they don't own homes, Bae Jung-nam humorously confessed, "With more days behind me than ahead, I'm also a non-homeowner."
In response to Lee Sang-min's comment about having seen articles suggesting the two had a past romance, Kim Jong-min clarified, "It was just a joke, but it made the news. My girlfriend asked, 'Why are there rumors like that?' We had only been dating for a short time back then," clearing up the misunderstanding about two-timing.
Song Hae-na expressed her gratitude to Bae Jung-nam for helping her when she almost fell victim to a voice phishing scam in the past. The four of them sent messages to their close friends asking to borrow money. When Lee Sang-min's message reached Kim Jong-kook, he replied, "Sending is fine, but why aren't you answering the phone? Send a heart sign and a photo!" Meanwhile, Kim Jong-min's message to Baekga received a response of, "I'm in the banking app. Just tell me your account number," which drew jeers from everyone.
Bae Jung-nam shared a story about getting scammed during a second-hand transaction, revealing he transferred 4.5 million won in just five minutes. He recounted, "I told the person, 'Sir, I know I've been scammed, but if you return half, I won't report you,' but they just left the chat room," expressing his disappointment.
In another segment, Jeong Young-joo's father's unique hobby was revealed. He enjoys checking home shopping schedules while watching TV. While Jeong Young-joo and her mother were making dumplings, her father, captivated by the TV, almost ordered a dogani-tang (beef bone soup) but was startled into canceling the order by his daughter's disapproval, causing laughter. Observing this, Seo Jang-hoon remarked, "I want to buy it for him," expressing sympathy. This father-daughter showdown reached a peak rating of 17.4%, marking the "highest one minute" of the show.
Behind-the-scenes stories from the '2024 SBS Entertainment Awards' were also shared. The 'My Little Old Boy' cast members who participated in the live broadcast on the day of the Lunar New Year included Lee Sang-min, who won the Producer Award; Kim Seung-soo, who took home the Best Actor Award; Choi Jin-hyuk, who received the Excellence Award; Kim Jun-ho, who was honored with the Honorary Employee Award; and Lim Won-hee, who won the Best Entertainer Award, creating a buzz.
Kim Seung-soo, who made his first appearance at the awards after 29 years in the industry, went suit shopping with Lee Sang-min. Lee Sang-min brought out the outfit he wore when he won the Rookie Award in 2017, suggesting it to Kim Seung-soo. When Kim Seung-soo tried on a leopard print jacket, Seo Jang-hoon expressed disbelief, saying, "You can't be serious about wearing that, right?"
On the day of the awards, Tak Jae-hoon joked about leaving early, saying, "I don't think I'm lucky today," to which Lee Sang-min replied, "Sorry, but please wait until the grand prize," revealing his ambition for the top award. After receiving the 'SBS Son Award,' Lee Sang-min expressed in his acceptance speech, "It feels like... this year too, it seems I won't be getting the grand prize," showing his lingering desire for the top honor. Meanwhile, Choi Jin-hyuk, who won the Excellence Award, shared, "I saw my mom putting on makeup for the first time while appearing on 'My Little Old Boy.' I'm grateful to the production team."
Kim Seung-soo, who received the Best Actor Award, admitted, "I'm more nervous than at the acting awards, and I stumbled over my words. I'm thankful to my mother, who is better at broadcasting than I am," unable to hide his excitement and nervousness. Finally, Lee Sang-min, who won the Producer Award, expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I've been receiving awards every year since 2017, but I really wanted this one because it was missing from my collection."
The episode concluded with a preview of Kim Seung-soo and Lee Sang-min's thrilling challenge of ice climbing. 'My Little Old Boy' airs every Sunday night at 8:55 PM.
Kang Sun-ae, reporter
[SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae]