Kim Min truly delivered a standout performance… ‘I Live Alone’ tops variety shows with 2054 rating of 6.3%

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‘I Live Alone’ claimed the top spot among variety programs in the weekly 2054 ratings.

According to MBC on the 6th, the variety program ‘I Live Alone’ ranked first among variety shows in the weekly 2054 ratings for the first week of October 2026.

In the episode aired on the 2nd, ‘I Live Alone’ revealed the daily life of Kim Min, a scene-stealing actor with an overwhelming aura, as well as Yuri’s return to Jeju after completing her land-based activities.

According to ratings research firm Nielsen Korea, the household viewership rating for that day’s broadcast was 6.3% on a metropolitan area basis, ranking first among all programs aired on Friday. Additionally, the 2054 rating, a key indicator of channel competitiveness reflecting changes in the media consumption environment, also reached 3.4%, securing the top spot among all Friday programs. Furthermore, by climbing to the number one position in variety shows for the weekly 2054 ratings for the first week of October, ‘I Live Alone’ demonstrated its solid competitiveness.

The “Best Minute” featured Kim Min transforming into a charismatic judo instructor. While showcasing his martial arts skills equivalent to a 10th dan rank, he was completely disarmed in front of children, displaying a “gap charm” with his toothy smile that elicited laughter, and the rating peaked at 8.4%.

Kim Min, who has been living alone for 28 years, revealed his unpredictable “Dongducheon life,” which includes using a generator to power an approximately 90-year-old old house and personally repairing the home. In particular, he drew attention by sharing his life story of having lived overseas for about eight years after working in construction to find his dream, as well as his challenges in acting and martial arts. His philosophy of “living a life where I beautifully accomplish what I want to do so that I have no regrets” left a deep impression on the Rainbow members as well.

Meanwhile, Yuri returned to Jeju after finishing her ‘Hyoriso’ activities and enjoyed her own day off by visiting a library and the Sehwaminsok Oilsang market. While receiving intense attention from people who recognized her as ‘Hyoriso’ even at the market, she burst out laughing when Gi-an 84 started giving fashion advice about the “galot” (traditional Korean clothing) that Yuri purchased, exclaiming, “I’ll turn it all upside down!” Afterwards, she fully recharged her energy by completing a long-overdue deep cleaning of her home and enjoying a feast of boiled pork.

On the upcoming 9th, Kim Shin-young’s challenge to the ‘Bap Sommelier’ exam and the new daily life of Lee Ju-seung, known as “Director Lee,” who has moved into a new house, are scheduled to be revealed, building anticipation.

Meanwhile, ‘I Live Alone’ airs every Friday at 11:10 p.m.

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