Park Seo-jin, Yoyomi, and a Pink Romance → Mother's Birthday Dinner Show: "Grandchild? Possible within 8 Years"... Peak 5.6% [Comprehensive] ("Salimnam")

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On "Salimnam," singer Park Seo-jin brought laughter and emotion to his mother's birthday dinner show.

According to ratings survey company Nielsen Korea on the 17th, the KBS 2TV variety program "Salimnam" (Men Who Cook), which aired on the 16th, recorded a national viewership rating of 4.9%. The scene where Choo Hyuk-jin served a large portion of Galbi only to his younger sister Hyo-jeong achieved a peak viewership rating of 5.6%.

On this broadcast, singer Brian appeared as a special guest. In the opening, Brian shared his impressions after watching Hwanhee's daily life on "Salimnam," saying, "I've been imitating Hwanhee's crying lately," while mentioning Hwanhee, who had previously been surprised by his mother taking a portrait photo and shed tears.

In particular, Brian perfectly mimicked Hwanhee's lines and expressions while crying, turning the studio into a sea of laughter. At the same time, he added, "Hwanhee, I know you love me," expressing his affection for Hwanhee.

In the following VCR, a birthday dinner show for Park Seo-jin's mother was held alongside Yoyomi and Choo Hyuk-jin. Park Seo-jin and Choo Hyuk-jin welcomed their mother, who had transformed into the "Queen of Samcheongpo," with a red carpet, bringing emotion to the scene. Then, upon seeing her husband waiting in the yard with a bouquet of flowers, Park Seo-jin's mother exclaimed, "This is an unforgettable day," and expressed her joy.

Seeing his beautifully dressed wife, Park Seo-jin's father said, "While raising the children and working on the boat, I didn't have time to dress up, but I thought, 'My wife is beautiful too. She must have worked so hard,' and felt sorry."

With a lavish birthday meal prepared, including seaweed soup and grilled eel, skillfully made by Park Seo-jin and Choo Hyuk-jin, what captured Park Seo-jin's mother's heart was the meat gift worth 2 million won that Choo Hyuk-jin had brought.

In response, Park Seo-jin joked, "Mom likes meat more than when I bought her a house last year," showing jealousy, while Choo Hyuk-jin good-naturedly replied, "My mother and aunt really love Hyo-jeong." Park Seo-jin's mother, her face glowing, suggested, "Then shall we secure the venue first and hold a formal meeting of families?" bringing laughter to the scene.

Furthermore, Choo Hyuk-jin even brought his personal equipment and prepared the Galbi himself. Park Seo-jin's younger sister, Hyo-jeong, said, "This person won't let me go hungry. I'll have to keep an eye on him for a long time," and drank the brine, while Yoyomi also showed interest, praising, "He's so kind and good at everything."

In the warm atmosphere, Park Seo-jin went into the house alone and said, "I'm truly a 'filial son Park,'" secretly making his mother's favorite soybean milk noodles to bring emotion.

On the other hand, Choo Hyuk-jin's Galbi, which everyone expected, remained undercooked for hours, causing anxiety among the viewers. Park Seo-jin secretly expressed gratitude to Choo Hyuk-jin, who was diligently grilling meat for his family, and his mother, acting as if she had already become part of the family with Choo Hyuk-jin, excitedly said, "We must invite him every year."

Park Seo-jin's father encouraged, "If possible, Seo-jin should get along well with Yoyomi," and the excited mother added, "A joint wedding would be fine too."

Additionally, Park Seo-jin's father said, "Until my 80th birthday party, please bring a grandchild to me," and although flustered, Park Seo-jin showed unfounded confidence by saying, "It seems possible within 8 years," eliciting laughter.

After the meat party that satisfied everyone, Choo Hyuk-jin appeared in a sparkling outfit accompanied by music, livening up the atmosphere. Park Seo-jin's parents jumped onto the stage to release their excitement in response to Choo Hyuk-jin's performance, and the venue turned into a festive celebration.

Yoyomi's congratulatory performance followed. Park Seo-jin blushed even his ears, embarrassed by Yoyomi's unique coquettish voice and affectionate gestures.

Finally, Park Seo-jin presented his mother, who recently had a scar on her neck due to surgery, with a beautiful scarf, creating a touching moment. Then, Park Seo-jin's father said, "You met me when you were 27 and rode the boat together for 33 years. Now, we are giving up the boat to live comfortably. You don't have to ride the boat anymore," handing over the boat key and surprising everyone.

Park Seo-jin revealed his complex feelings, saying, "My parents' boat work always worried me. I wanted them to quit, but when they actually quit, my heart felt bad."

Park Seo-jin's parents set aside their sadness and expressed their anticipation for life on land. To carry the mood forward, Park Seo-jin gave his mother her first cheek kiss, concluding the happy birthday dinner show.

In the following VCR, Hwanhee and his mother were shown embarking on a trip to Jeju Island together.

Having never traveled even once in 74 years, Hwanhee's mother, entering the airport for the first time, said, "I'm a little nervous, excited. I feel like I might cry," revealing her overwhelming emotions. Hwanhee joked with his mother, who was flying for the first time, saying, "You can't wear shoes on the plane," and the mother, fooled by the joke, showed her innocence by actually trying to take off her shoes for her first-ever flight, eliciting laughter.

As the plane took off, Hwanhee's mother, overwhelmed with mixed emotions, expressed gratitude, saying, "Thanks to my son and 'Salimnam,' I even got to ride a plane." Upon arriving in Jeju, she shed tears, saying, "I thought I would never be able to visit (Jeju Island) in my lifetime."

Seeing his mother pitifully, Hwanhee conveyed his wish, "Mom has always lived with tension and worried about others' opinions. I hope this trip becomes an opportunity for her to live comfortably."

The touching moment was brief, as a dispute arose between mother and son over the rental car Hwanhee had borrowed. When his mother said, "We've already spent so much money just getting here, let's take the bus," Hwanhee persuaded her by saying, "It's already paid for."

Seeing that the rental car Hwanhee had borrowed was a flashy blue sports car, his mother was flustered and bluntly said, "It looks like a delinquent's car." Hwanhee showed signs of being flustered but, undeterred, drove the convertible with his mother along the open coastal road.

For the first time in 74 years, his mother faced the sea with her own eyes and spoke to it, saying, "Sea, I'm here. I'm Hwanhee's mom." Getting out of the car and approaching the sea, Hwanhee's mother began talking to the sea, and Hwanhee reported, "I've never seen Mom talk to herself like that before. I've never seen her express emotions like this."

Then, Hwanhee led his mother to a field of blooming yellow rapeseed flowers. Hwanhee's mother, in high spirits, began talking to the rapeseed flowers, and Hwanhee, watching her, was moved, saying, "Mom is so pure. I think I'm seeing my mother with a girlish sensibility for the first time." Afterwards, Hwanhee's mother smiled brightly without hesitation in front of the camera and took selfies with her son, showing an incredibly happy appearance.

At dinner time, Hwanhee and his mother faced another crisis. The mother, who had avoided dining together for about 10 years to avoid showing a disheveled appearance to her son, refused to eat with Hwanhee this time as well. The two reached a compromise to sit side by side at separate tables for their meal, and Hwanhee's mother could not let go of her mirror while eating, constantly checking her appearance.

After finishing a meaningful first meal in Jeju Island, the two headed to their accommodation. As they were about to rest after a long journey, Hwanhee's mother suddenly complained of stomach pain. In the late night when even the pharmacy was closed, Hwanhee began running around the neighborhood to find medicine.

At the same time, Hwanhee's mother took out canned beer and soju from her bag, had a glass of "somaek" (beer and soju mix), and regained her composure. Hwanhee, who had hurriedly run from a convenience store to buy digestive medicine, smiled helplessly upon seeing his mother, who had digested her food with "somaek."

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