As expected, it's the Lim Young-woong power... 'Mountain Bachelor Hero' tops the ratings

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As expected, it's the Lim Young-woong power. SBS's new variety program 'Mountain Bachelor Hero' topped the ratings from its very first broadcast.

Aired for the first time on the 23rd, SBS's 'Mountain Bachelor Hero' recorded a 1.3% viewership among the 2049 demographic, securing not only the top spot in variety programs during the same time slot but also the number one position overall among all variety programs broadcast that day. Household viewership reached 5%, with the peak per-minute viewership soaring to 6.5%. (Nielsen Korea, Seoul Capital Area, household basis)

'Mountain Bachelor Hero' is a healing variety program that captures a 'no-plan, no-pollution lifestyle' where participants temporarily leave behind familiar civilization and enjoy life according to their instincts in the mountains. In this season, Lim Young-woong has transformed into the owner and host of the mountain house.

Before his friends arrived, Lim Young-woong arrived first at the mountain house and toured the home with his pet dog, Siwol. Lim Young-woong repeatedly expressed admiration for the surroundings, happily saying to Siwol, "Siwol, I guess I'm a good match for the mountains; the air is so good."

Lim Young-woong's first friends to visit the mountain house were comedian Heo Kyung-hwan, actor Hyun Bong-sik, and singer Jo Jae-jeu. Heo Kyung-hwan, who had appeared together with Lim Young-woong in last year's 'Island Bachelor Hero', greeted Lim warmly and expressed delight at the clean and improved house, but showed some wariness upon seeing Siwol, perhaps out of concern for his own screen time.

Hyun Bong-sik revealed a special connection from the past, having played the role of Lim Young-woong's younger brother in a concert drama during the 'Lim Young-woong Concert'. From the very beginning, Hyun Bong-sik caused a major mishap by going to the bathroom and then having the door locked.

Afterward, the four began preparing lunch, and after some twists and turns, Lim Young-woong and his friends shared their first meal made together, enjoying delicious food and lively conversation.

The four then took on the challenge of making 'Jae-jeu Bar'. Under the leadership of Jo Jae-jeu, who previously ran an interior design business, Mokdong work proceeded. During this process, Lim Young-woong revealed that he had worked part-time at a furniture factory, saying, "I worked there even in high school and before I joined the military. My uncle ran the place, so I went there to earn my allowance." He skillfully assisted Jo Jae-jeu with his expertise. Hyun Bong-sik, claiming to have a 'sunlight allergy', refused to come out to the yard, delivering a twist that drew laughter.

With 'Mountain Bachelor Hero' topping the ratings from its first broadcast, anticipation builds for what comes next.

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