'12kg Weight Loss' Ko Sung-hwan Walked Along with Flower Puppy... 'I Live Alone' Tops Variety Charts [Comprehensive]

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In 'I Live Alone', Ko Sung-hwan, after losing his beloved dog Flower Puppy, embarked on a 446km nationwide journey from Seoul to Busan to overcome his difficult emotions. Park Kyung-hye, an actor in her fourth month of living alone, radiated a bright positive energy and lovely charm while navigating between the raw reality of solo living and the realization of her dreams.

According to ratings survey company Nielsen Korea on the 18th, the previous day's broadcast of MBC 'I Live Alone' recorded a 5.4% viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area, ranking first among Friday variety programs. Additionally, the 2054 viewership, a key indicator of channel competitiveness reflecting changes in media consumption environments, also reached 3.5%, securing the top spot among Friday variety programs.

In today's broadcast, Ko Sung-hwan's attempt at a 446km nationwide journey from Seoul to Busan and the moment actor Park Kyung-hye realized her dream as a fourth-month solo-living newcomer were revealed.

The final leg of Ko Sung-hwan's bucket list challenge, a 446km nationwide journey from Seoul to Busan, was unveiled. Ko Sung-hwan appeared at Rainbow Studio having lost a remarkable 12kg, drawing attention to his challenge process. Having attempted this twice in his 20s but failing both times, he stated, "I consider this my final attempt". He then confessed the true reason for re-attempting the nationwide journey. "I think I was emotionally too overwhelmed after suddenly losing Flower Puppy, the dog I raised for 11 years. Of course, it had to be difficult. She was my daughter", he said, adding, "I wanted to break through my difficult emotions. To do that, I chose walking".

Walking 421km over 16 days while thinking only of Flower Puppy alongside his close friend, rapper Hong Ga, Ko Sung-hwan began his final journey with 25km remaining to the final destination, Gwangalli Beach in Busan. He said, "Let's walk together again", carrying a keychain with Flower Puppy's face in his bag and wearing her leash on his wrist as he took powerful strides. Ko Sung-hwan revealed, "Wearing this leash really helps when things get tough. Even when it's truly difficult, seeing it strangely gives me strength". Code Kunst empathized with his feelings, saying, "Even when alive, she gave me a reason to live, and even after death, she gave me a reason to live. I felt the same way".

Amidst an increasingly difficult journey due to accumulated fatigue, he was moved by beautiful scenery, stating, "I think I'll never forget this until I die", offering a deep lingering impression of romance enjoyed amidst hardships. However, upon entering Busan, strong winds were followed by rain, making his steps heavier. They endured the pain of hills and stairs, received encouragement from people they met on the streets, and made their way to the destination with difficulty. With next week's broadcast previewing the final chapter of his nationwide journey, attention focuses on whether he will succeed.

Meanwhile, actor Park Kyung-hye, in her 15th year of acting debut, appeared as the protagonist of Ko Sung-hwan's 'Introducing Rainbow Friends'. As a fourth-month solo-living beginner, she revealed her daily life in a '6-pyeong studio apartment'. Despite the small space, she efficiently utilized every corner, and even in a house with rust and mold, she projected positive energy, saying, "I think if we take good care of it, we can live well", capturing attention.

Especially, when she installed a 'bunk bed' to realize her childhood dream and shed tears of happiness, her pure and lovely charm was evident. Park Kyung-hye also showcased her charm on 'Two Much Small Talker'. Her rapid-fire small talk, not only to the store owner who came to install the 'bunk bed' but also to Rainbow members, drew great laughter.

Park Kyung-hye also conveyed her strong bond with fellow actors, both seniors and juniors. "They send me what I need without being asked. Park Jun-myeon sends me kimchi every time, and senior Kim Hye-soo sends me nourishing foods like oysters and beef. Hye-ri, knowing I have no interest in makeup and am not good at it, takes good care of my cosmetics. I'm living a life full of blessings", she expressed her gratitude. In response, Ko Sung-hwan revealed his affection, saying, "It's only natural that colleagues would love her because she has so many small considerations. I get inspired and end up contacting her without even realizing it".

Additionally, Park Kyung-hye surprised viewers by working part-time at a café for two years while pursuing her acting career. She explained, "I started working part-time to receive a stable income", sharing the practical reason for taking on the job. Demonstrating skilled part-time abilities in cleaning, inventory management, and customer service, she showed her resilient lifestyle, stating, "Earning money can't be easy". Spending her day from afternoon until late night with demanding part-time work, Park Kyung-hye described her first solo living experience as "a process of getting to know myself", showing her enjoying a clumsy but happy solo life.

Next week, the daily life of actor Yoo Soo-bin, a sixth-month solo-living veteran, titled '21st Century Lazy Boy', and the final story of Ko Sung-hwan's nationwide journey are previewed, building anticipation.

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