Joo Woo-jae, Cries Out in Pain During Game: "Stress".. 'Tteumman Namyeon' Tops 2049 Ratings on Fire [If You Have Time] [Comprehensive]

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Broadcaster Joo Woo-jae and singer John Park, who appeared as guests on "Tteumman Namyeon," secured the number one spot in all Tuesday variety programs.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings survey company, the SBS variety program "Tteumman Namyeon," which aired the previous day, recorded a peak household rating of 5.8% and an audience share of 3.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area, ranking first among all Tuesday programs including variety shows, dramas, and educational content. Additionally, the 2049 demographic rating reached 1.4%, securing the top spot for all Tuesday programming.

In that day's broadcast, co-hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok joined guests Joo Woo-jae and John Park, dubbed "Tteum Friends," to fill Hongdae's gap-time slot. Joo Woo-jae and John Park opened the show with cheerful banter among close friends. Yoo Jae-suk greeted them by asking, "Why are you here at someone else's workplace?" and sharply cut off Joo Woo-jae whenever he delivered a line, eliciting laughter.

In response, Joo Woo-jae retorted, "I watched 'Tteumman Namyeon,' and Yeon-seok hyung did everything," while praising Yoo Jae-suk as someone who handles big tasks, playfully elevating and then lowering his praise. Meanwhile, Joo Woo-jae and John Park also displayed exceptional enthusiasm for the games. John Park declared, "I'm obsessed with games. I often play arcade and brain games," showing great motivation, while Joo Woo-jae confidently stated, "Even if I fail, I won't be too discouraged."

The first Tteum hosts visited by Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Joo Woo-jae, and John Park were a show host academy instructor and his wife. The couple, who met at the show host academy, delighted viewers with their dazzling wit comparable to that of professional broadcasters.

The first Tteum game for the couple was "Pong Pong Reflector," where players bounce a reflector to stack toilet paper boxes. Unlike his earlier boasts, Joo Woo-jae became more immersed in the game than anyone else, drawing attention. After succeeding in stages 1 and 2 on his fourth attempt, he roared, "I was so nervous!" However, the momentum lasted only briefly; a jinx triggered when they quickly succeeded in stages 1 and 2 but failed stage 3, plunging everyone into anxiety. Even after failing the chance to replace the reflector, Joo Woo-jae expressed his stress, saying, "I didn't expect to feel this stressed." After four rounds of persistent effort, they finally succeeded in stage 3 on their last attempt. Overwhelmed with emotion, Joo Woo-jae exclaimed, "Why did we get so invested? Our camaraderie is growing!"

Meanwhile, Yoo Jae-suk and Joo Woo-jae kept the atmosphere lively throughout lunchtime with their unyielding rival chemistry. Yoo Jae-suk, who claimed to be Hongdae's guide as an alumnus of the area, sharply told Joo Woo-jae, "Sorry, but this is where we filmed 'Infinite Challenge'," provoking a reaction from Joo Woo-jae. He then added, "You have natural variety show talent. You really did well," humorously transforming Joo Woo-jae's model physique into variety show charisma. Meanwhile, Joo Woo-jae and John Park continued their intense focus on the games. In particular, John Park declared, "As a survivor contestant, I perform better when nervous," positioning himself as the ace for the next game and raising expectations.

The second Tteum hosts were owners of an Italian restaurant. The two high school friends, who have known each other for 34 years, showcased their cheerful chemistry by revealing behind-the-scenes stories of their business ventures and unreservedly exposing their wild school days.

The second Tteum game for them was "Pizza Shoot-Ung," where players throw a pizza cutter to cover a pizza sticker on a circular board. Surprisingly, all four participants quickly advanced to stage 2 on their fourth attempt again, building momentum. However, as the pizza size increased in stage 3, alarms were raised. As Joo Woo-jae faced a series of narrow failures, he complained, "I sweat so much whenever I play games," expressing his discomfort.

Even John Park, who had remained calm at first, became so immersed in the game that he exclaimed, "This isn't my fault," sparking laughter as he debated the issue. Unfortunately, on their final attempt, Yoo Jae-suk narrowly missed the pizza sticker, resulting in failure. Joo Woo-jae relentlessly questioned him, "Hyung, why are you only eating the tail? Were you full?" burning with competitive spirit until the very end.

Meanwhile, a preview released at the end of the broadcast featured same-age Tteum friends Yoo Seung-ho and Young Kay. Their extreme contrasting reactions—fluctuating between hope and despair as they faced challenges—generated anticipation. In particular, after Yoo Seung-ho knelt down saying, "I can't do it, what should I do?", the comment "Seung-ho is strong in real situations" was added, hinting at his outstanding performance ahead.

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