"Flower, did you go well?".. Sung-ko-hwan's tearful final minute on 'I Live Alone' [Comprehensive]

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Actor Sung-ko-hwan bid a tearful farewell to his beloved dog, Flower, who crossed the rainbow bridge after successfully completing a 446-kilometer national trek.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings survey company, the household viewership of MBC's 'I Live Alone' broadcast on the 24th was 5.6% 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 3.0%, ranking first among Friday variety programs. The 'best minute' featured Sung-ko-hwan calling out the name 'Flower' and shouting a tearful farewell at Busan Gwangalli after completing the 16th-night, 17-day, 446-kilometer national trek. As the suppressed longing he had held back for so long exploded, both Rainbow members and viewers shed tears alongside him. Consequently, viewership peaked at 6.3%.

In today's broadcast, the final story of Sung-ko-hwan's national trek was revealed, along with scenes of actor Yoo Soobin spending time with her close friends IU and Lee Yeon.

Sung-ko-hwan walked with heavier steps due to rain, wind, and pain in his waist and legs, thinking only of 'Flower'. Whenever he felt like giving up, he would repeatedly kiss the 'Flower bracelet' and keep moving. Additionally, as he approached the finish line, Sung-ko-hwan stopped by a barbershop to cut his long hair, reaffirming his mindset and determination.

Finally, after stepping onto the sand of Busan Gwangalli Beach and completing the 446th-kilometer national trek as darkness fell, Sung-ko-hwan collapsed onto Mo Rae (President) and took in the sea where he had made memories with 'Flower' with both eyes. He then said, "I haven't seen her even once since that day," and upon finally seeing 'Flower' in his phone, Sung-ko-hwan finally burst into tears.

Sung-ko-hwan said, "Did you go well? See you later! Have fun with your friends!" as he called out the name 'Flower' that he had not been able to say before, bidding a farewell. He added, "I think I cried because all my emotions over the past two months were released. It was such a wonderful memory that I couldn't help but cry," sharing his feelings at the time and shedding tears once more.

Sung-ko-hwan, who had promised to travel around the country with 'Flower' for 11 years, expressed a sense of relief for fulfilling that promise through this national trek. He stated, "I think I've gotten much better just by being able to call the name 'Flower' with my own mouth. This day will be a memory I can remember forever, a memory I will never forget." Jeon Hyun-moo and Code Kunst shared their own experiences and empathized with his feelings.

Additionally, Sung-ko-hwan said, "(Through the national trek) I realized that if it rains, I can just push through, and if hail comes, I can just push through. What's important is moving forward," conveying a message of encouragement to those suffering from pet loss syndrome, emphasizing the importance of overcoming it in their own healthy ways. This made people look forward to seeing Sung-ko-hwan move forward with an even stronger heart.

Meanwhile, actor Yoo Soobin appeared as a friend of the 'Rainbow' in a special episode titled 'Introducing Rainbow Friends'. Yoo Soobin, who has been living alone for six years, immediately lay on her bed upon waking up and binge-watched 'Infinite Challenge' on her tablet PC, eliciting laughter. Additionally, Yoo Soobin confessed to her 'laziness' and revealed her 'Soobin House', where she arranged everything she needed within arm's reach. A treadmill was placed next to the bed, and nutritional supplements were next to the dining table, showcasing an extremely efficient layout that drew attention. She then sliced an apple in one go with an apple cutter and made drip coffee by boiling water in a rice cooker, causing the Rainbow members to burst into laughter.

Additionally, scenes of Yoo Soobin spending time with her close friends IU and Lee Yeon through the drama '21st Century Grand Duchess' were also revealed. She said, "(Although they are younger sisters with an age gap,) we are in a relationship no different from friends," boasting of their unique friendship as they meet regularly to build their bond. The three immediately started teasing each other upon meeting, showing the realistic image of true friends. They enjoyed a Han River cherry blossom walk, took photos, and spent some exercise time for IU, the 'famous homebody', to leave videos, creating new memories.

Yoo Soobin then led the two to her favorite restaurant. Her delicate consideration for IU and Lee Yeon, who are both friends and younger sisters, drew attention as she served them food and taught them how to eat. While dining, they chatted endlessly and even held a movie quiz competition, spending a warm and friendly time together.

Meanwhile, IU recently expressed gratitude to the two for attending her maternal grandfather's funeral, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. "Almost no one else among my friends came, but you two did. Seeing you come in one step moved me," IU's sincere confession further illuminated their friendship. Yoo Soobin, who shared laughter and energy with her friends, spent time alone and shared her thoughts: "Living alone is so lonely, but I don't want to miss it at all."

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