"What do you do when you're bored?" Lee Yi-kyung and Shim Eun-kyung continuously displayed their chemistry of "spear and shield."

The episode aired on the 24th was structured around Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Yi-kyung's trip to Tokyo, where they went to fulfill their meeting promise with actor Shim Eun-kyung, in the segment titled "Shim Eun-kyung’s Walk Walk in Nakameguro." Shim Eun-kyung, who built up a defensive wall, could not keep up with Lee Yi-kyung's overflowing energy, leading to a hilarious love triangle as Yoo Jae-suk observed them like a disastrous blind date.

The key indicator to gauge the channel's competitiveness and popularity of the show "What do you do when you're bored?" held an audience rating of 1.8% for the 2049 demographic, maintaining the top spot among Saturday entertainment shows. The viewer rate among households in the metropolitan area was 3.8%. The peak moment came when Yoo Jae-suk conversed with the staff at a Japanese ramen restaurant who recognized him, with the highest viewership reaching 5.2%. Aware of his global popularity, Yoo Jae-suk made people laugh by referring to Matsushige Yutaka and Tom Cruise as "brother." (Nielsen Korea's metropolitan data)

From the start, Lee Yi-kyung asked, "Eun-kyung, did you miss me?" targeting Shim Eun-kyung's heart, which he had failed to penetrate in Korea. Shim Eun-kyung, avoiding eye contact, continued the conversation by saying, "(After the last shoot) I passed out when I got home," while in the meantime, Lee Yi-kyung took out a gift he had bought with his own money. Surprised by the contents, Shim Eun-kyung asked, "Why are you doing this to me?" It contained personal items belonging to Lee Yi-kyung. Fortunately, the gift of seaweed and kimchi was safely delivered, and Shim Eun-kyung expressed her gratitude.

However, as they talked, their conversation increasingly went off track, capturing Shim Eun-kyung's twitching pupils in real time. Yoo Jae-suk, who continued to observe them, noted, "(The failed) blind date is so entertaining" and "Eun-kyung's defensive wall is impressive," enjoying the moment. Even while walking, Lee Yi-kyung continued to bombard with conversation. Yoo Jae-suk interjected to help Shim Eun-kyung, who looked on the verge of passing out, while Shim Eun-kyung showed a much more relaxed expression as she distanced herself from Lee Yi-kyung.

The three then sequentially visited the castella store recommended by Shim Eun-kyung and a convenience store. While enjoying the trendy convenience store smoothie, Yoo Jae-suk held an impromptu fan meeting with a Japanese fan who referred to him as "MC Yoo." He expressed a desire, saying, "I wish I could be part of the K-wave, even just at the tail end," lamenting, "There are occasional people who recognize me, but this isn't enough. It needs to explode. I dream of a global 'Yoo Jae-suk boom.'"

Arriving at the park with the food, the three finally sat down after walking 7,000 steps. The sight of them sitting apart, engrossed in their own eating shows, elicited laughter. In the meantime, Yoo Jae-suk tried to share the story of how Lee Yi-kyung had recently fallen victim to a secondhand scam, but Shim Eun-kyung reacted indifferently. Following Lee Yi-kyung's pleading, after hearing the story, Shim Eun-kyung looked at Lee Yi-kyung with pity as he was in Japan, asking, "Is this for real?" Lee Yi-kyung humorously provoked laughter by saying, "Would it have been better if I hadn’t come?"

The final stop was the ramen restaurant. Lee Yi-kyung showcased the trending "ugly noodle slurping," and Shim Eun-kyung reacted as if she had seen something unseemly. Bursting with laughter, Yoo Jae-suk praised their chemistry, saying, "With Eun-kyung here, your laughter becomes vibrant. Eun-kyung tempers your excesses," to which Lee Yi-kyung replied, "She is exactly the person I need." Exhausted, Shim Eun-kyung naturally made the closing remarks, and in an attempt to send the two home quickly, she inadvertently got caught, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Meanwhile, the preview for the next broadcast highlighted the dining mission with the last laugh overflowing from the "Sister Sisters" Park Jin-joo and Mi-joo, drawing attention. MBC's "What do you do when you're bored?" airs every Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

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