The latest episode of SBS's 'Whenever Possible,' aired on the 22nd, recorded a 1.7% viewership rating among the 20-49 demographic and 4.5% among metropolitan households, securing the #1 spot in its time slot for the demographic, as well as being the top program on Tuesday overall. Notably, during the second archery game's final challenge, the household viewership rating peaked at an impressive 6.7% (according to Nielsen Korea).
In this episode, MCs Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok were joined by 'The Winning Try' stars Yoon Kye-sang and Kim Yohan as 'Gap Friends' to bring laughter and relatability to everyday life around the Jamsil area.
Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok shared a delightful chemistry with 'national idol' Yoon Kye-sang, reminiscent of the Y2K era. When Kim Yohan mentioned, "I was born the year Kye-sang debuted," Yoo Jae-suk quipped, "god had conquered all of Korea back then," highlighting the group's popularity. A production team member, self-dubbed 'Kye-sang's wife,' even showcased her support lightstick, to which Kim Yohan added, "I'm aware of the popularity back then. Kye-sang was the first celebrity I ever got an autograph from," eliciting a warm smile from Yoon Kye-sang until Kim Yohan's comment about his mother being a fan caught him off guard, causing laughter.
Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang, and Kim Yohan visited a woodworking shop as their first 'Gap' location. Yoon Kye-sang shared his unique hobby of mechanical woodworking, saying, "I took it up because I could do it alone," resonating with the shop owner. When Yoo Jae-suk asked Kim Yohan how he feels about being the center of attention, he bashfully admitted, "It's tough," turning his ears red, which Yoo Yeon-seok pointed out, leading to a round of laughter as Yoo Jae-suk joked, "His ears are almost at boiling point."
The first game was 'Bottle Cap Dominoes,' where the goal was to topple a line of dominoes by flicking a bottle cap. Yoon Kye-sang, in a playful attempt to win over fans, accidentally hit the 'Kye-sang's wife' production team member, exclaiming, "Love you, fan-god!" This led to a hilarious moment that had everyone in stitches. Yoo Yeon-seok and Kim Yohan managed to complete the first stage on their ninth attempt with a clean flick. Despite the option to stop, the shop owner chose to continue, valuing the challenge over the prize, but they ultimately failed the second stage.
The group shared a lunch break filled with laughter and surprising revelations, such as Yoon Kye-sang's unexpected beard-growing tip involving hair growth tonic. Yoo Yeon-seok expressed envy, noting the convenience for historical drama roles, while sharing the struggles of acting without a real beard. Yoon Kye-sang also humorously discussed the dilemma of being a fitness enthusiast, saying, "You work hard to build a great body, thinking it'll pay off, but then there's nowhere to use it. If you get too big, you have to slim down for roles."
The final 'Gap' owner they visited were the young archers of Bangi Elementary School. Kim Yohan, sharing his past as a taekwondo athlete, demonstrated a kick and bonded over sports stories, showing a warm senior's demeanor. The second game, archery, saw Yoon Kye-sang scoring consecutive 10s, impressing the kids. Despite their efforts and encouragement from Yoo Jae-suk to "create a miracle," they couldn't overcome the challenge, ending in a heartfelt moment as the kids comforted them. Kim Yohan, moved by the kids' mature response, tearfully thanked them and presented gifts, leaving a lasting impression of genuine seniority.
Hosted by MCs Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, 'Whenever Possible,' a variety show that gifts moments of luck in the brief gaps of everyday life, airs every Tuesday evening at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)