The episode of 'Running Man' aired on the 27th achieved a household viewership of 6%, with a peak minute rating soaring to 7.2%, marking the highest viewership for the show this year. The target demographic rating of '2049 viewership' recorded 2.9%, securing the number one spot in its time slot for variety shows, and ranking second among all variety shows aired that day in the 2049 viewership category. (All figures are based on Nielsen Korea, metropolitan area, household basis)
The broadcast was themed 'Happy Ye-eun Day,' focusing on the members' visit to Ji Ye-eun's new house. Before the official housewarming, the members decided to chip in for gifts to celebrate both the housewarming and Ji Ye-eun's birthday. However, Ji Ye-eun humorously declared she wouldn't accept all gifts like Kim Jong-kook, initiating a 'gift selection process' that brought laughter.
Song Ji-hyo's choice of a scrubber and pot set was rejected, and even a bathroom cleaning tool, a squeegee bought by Kim Jong-kook, was declined by Ji Ye-eun with a "You should use it," causing Kim to amusingly reclaim the squeegee, proving himself to be the ultimate saver. Ji Ye-eun, who prefers a minimalist lifestyle, even turned down Yoo Jae-suk's gift of a noodle maker, but when HaHa presented various snacks, she accepted them without refusal, showcasing her foodie side.
Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun's new house was revealed for the first time on 'Running Man,' saved especially for the show. The members were all praises for the clean and cozy interior design. However, the presence of high-end items throughout the house led Yang Se-chan to jokingly caution, "You're going to end up not saving any money," to which Ji Ye-eun retorted, "I invest in my home because I only rest at home," eliciting laughter. Additionally, Ji Ye-eun's emphasis on 'mood' led to a hilarious moment when she asked the members and production team to follow her 'mood lighting' preference despite their requests for more light.
Ji Ye-eun welcomed the members with drinks and pasta. However, serving pasta for seven on designer plates, coupled with the use of wooden chopsticks and paper cups, left the members bewildered. Later, the members participated in an unofficial 'Running Man' quiz called 'Time-Limited Quiz' to win housewarming gifts for Ji Ye-eun.
Ji Suk-jin's mix-up of names and his peculiar memory skills frustrated the members, but ultimately, they won a Dyson fan and a robot vacuum cleaner as gifts for Ji Ye-eun.
At the end of the episode, actors Kim Ha-neul, Lee Jun-young, and singer Nam Woo-hyun made guest appearances, heightening anticipation for next week's broadcast. 'Running Man' airs every Sunday at 6:10 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)