Kim Shin-young, 'Yo-yo' effect boosts ratings, 'I Live Alone' tops Korean variety shows [Comprehensive]

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'I Live Alone' star Kim Shin-young is truly unleashing her potential.

According to ratings firm Nielsen Korea on the 16th, the the 15th broadcast of MBC's variety program 'I Live Alone' achieved a national viewership rating of 5.3 percent, ranking first among Friday variety programs. Additionally, the 2054 viewership rating, a key indicator of channel competitiveness reflecting changes in media consumption environments, also reached 3.0 percent, securing the top spot among Friday variety programs.

The segment titled 'The Best One Minute' featured Kim Shin-young, who is suffering from laryngitis, devouring a bowl of mashed strawberries as a tonic, achieving a peak viewership rating of 6.3 percent.

In that day's broadcast, comedian Kim Shin-young's post-radio work 'homebody routine' and Red Velvet's Joy's attempt to obtain a 'pet grooming certification' were revealed.

Having previously showcased the 'quintessential homebody' lifestyle during a holiday on 'Rainbow Live', Kim Shin-young now revealed her post-work routine. Kim stated, "I've been broadcasting for 24 years, yet I still don't know anything about working at a broadcasting station. I don't know where anything is, where the waiting room is, or where the studio is. Can I really say I'm in my 24th year?" She explained that she drives herself to and from work.

After struggling with laryngitis for a month, Kim Shin-young immediately began moving nonstop upon arriving home. Starting with a self-haircut she has performed alone for 10 years, she moved to the bathroom and immersed herself in cleaning the toilet, sink, shower stall, and bathtub with a mop. She revealed her routine, saying, "I clean the toilet every time I use it," and that she cleans the bathroom two to three times a week.

Kim Shin-young then fully enjoyed a nourishing food course to overcome her laryngitis. Starting with a bowl of sweet-and-sour mashed strawberries, she showcased a perfect 'sweet-and-salty nourishing course' featuring tteokbokki made with her favorite glass noodles, fish cakes, and rice cakes; kimbap made with stir-fried anchovies; and finally, ice cream mixed with crushed potato chips. She shared her personal philosophy on nourishing food, saying, "When you're sick, you must eat. Real nourishing food is what you love. I must have glass noodles every day," eliciting laughter. While enthusiastically enjoying her meal, Kim Shin-young found her nose swollen and unable to taste, so she put down her chopsticks and said, "Then you must put them down with dignity," demonstrating her self-control by storing the food she was eating in the refrigerator, which drew admiration.

In particular, Kim Shin-young stated, "Being sick is sad, but being lazy is sadder. If you are full of pity, you become the only pitiful person. Who will wash my socks? Sad Shin-young must wash them. I must return to reality. If I'm sick, I must go to the hospital and get an IV drip. As an adult, I must endure. It's not about my age value, but my appearance value. I must live bravely on two legs. When I'm sick, I must eat with grit." She conveyed her conviction regarding the 'responsibility to myself' that one must uphold while living alone.

Meanwhile, Joy's visit to an academy to obtain a 'pet grooming certification' was also revealed. She explained her reason for taking on the challenge, stating, "As soon as my drama filming ended, I registered for the academy. Since I love dogs, I decided to learn pet grooming." When Jeon Hyun-moo responded to Joy's determination by saying, "It would also be good for volunteering with abandoned dogs," Joy expressed her wish to obtain the certification and volunteer.

To prepare for the practical exam, Joy had consistently practiced for about two months, transforming shapeless cotton balls into poodle-shaped puppies. She was about to complete the final stage after going through the initial outlining process and the delicate trimming phase. She endlessly repeated scissoring and combing, receiving guidance from her academy instructor, and focused on practice without realizing how physically demanding the posture was. Finally, upon completing her first work, Joy named it 'Minky'. However, Joy expressed her disappointment with her still-incomplete skills, saying, "I'm not satisfied with it."

Arriving home completely exhausted, Joy recharged her energy by hugging her pet dog 'Haet-nim-i', who had come to visit from her parents' home. Introducing her 8-year-old Maltese 'Haet-nim-i', Joy's eyes were filled with love. Joy then began studying for the written exam for the 'pet grooming certification' scheduled for July. Although she sighed at the amount of content she had to memorize, from the dog's body structure to its skeleton, she focused on her studies with the help of 'Haet-nim-i'.

However, that was brief. Joy began unpacking items she had purchased earlier at the Cheonho-dong stationery and toy district to prepare for the exam. In particular, she organized a large pile of 'Mallang-i' (fluffy toys), which she said were trending, relieving the stress accumulated from practical practice. She then returned to studying, but soon after, Joy's repeated attempts to escape the study session provided comic relief. Joy confidently stated, "I'm good at cramming. I have no worries. My future self will handle it. I'll show you that I'll pass," eliciting laughter.

Next week, comedian Ki-an 84 is expected to be seen spending time with his new family members 'Al-kong-i & Dal-kong-i' at his parents' home in Jeju Island, while comedian Lee Sun-min, known for her '19th year of living alone' as a 'certified single', will showcase her daily life.

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