MBC 'Home Alone' showcased the precious 'world of fish roe' created with care by Park Na-rae, capturing the viewers' attention. NCT Do-young took care of his health with an allergy test and enjoyed healing moments at his family home filled with memories of his golden days. The household rating recorded a peak of 7.2%, ranking first among all programs on Friday in the 2049 demographic.
In the episode of MBC 'Home Alone' that aired on the 6th (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young), Park Na-rae visited the 'fish roe brother' in Jirisan to find the best 'fish roe,' and NCT Do-young had a healing day at his family home.
According to Nielsen Korea, the household rating for 'Home Alone,' which aired the previous day, was 6.1% based on the metropolitan area, ranking first among Friday's entertainment programs. Additionally, the key 2049 rating, which is an important indicator for advertising stakeholders and measures channel competitiveness, stood at 3.3% (based on the metropolitan area), also ranking first among all programs on Friday.
The highest-rated minute featured Park Na-rae receiving teachings from the 'fish roe brother' as she handled and salted the 'fish roe' for the first time (23:40~23:41, 23:48~23:49). The process of creating 'fish roe' and Park Na-rae's focus, as she appeared to perform surgery while becoming a 'Narae resident,' drew viewers' attention, resulting in a peak rating of 7.2%.
Park Na-rae met Chef Yang Jae-joong, the 'fish roe brother' from Jirisan, to learn 'how to make fish roe.' Upon the unfamiliar appearance of 'fish roe,' Code Kunst and NCT Do-young gasped in surprise, saying, 'I've never seen this before!' and 'I didn't even know it existed,' while Jeon Hyun-moo and Key, who had tasted 'fish roe,' expressed amazement at the process of making it.
'Fish roe,' a dish made from dried mullet roe, has historically been a precious dish presented at royal banquets. The process, from extracting the roe to carefully handling and drying it, requires immense effort and care to create the best 'fish roe.' Park Na-rae commented, 'It felt like creating a piece of art.' Bringing the 'fish roe' to the studio, she organized a 'fish roe tasting time' to satisfy the members' taste and curiosity.
Additionally, Park Na-rae's encounter with the beloved 'father of comedy' Jeon Yoo-seong and her enjoyment of a table full of mountain herb dishes amidst picturesque scenery presented a heartwarming rural charm to viewers, as she warmly served wood-fired pizza made with asparagus from Jirisan and 'fish roe' to express her gratitude.
Meanwhile, Park Na-rae expected a romance with the shy 'Jirisan vineyard bachelor' she heard about from the 'fish roe brother' and the neighbors. However, she humorously reported a disappointing result, saying, 'I had a phone call, and he just laughed.' She then expressed her thoughts on the day, saying, 'It was nice to quietly dedicate myself to something, and I enjoyed the scenery while eating and the warmth of the local people. It was a fulfilling and complete day.'
Do-young revealed that he had recently visited the emergency room due to an allergic reaction from taking cold medicine, and he went to the hospital for a health checkup to confirm the allergy test. He stated, 'When immunity is lowered due to a cold, even things that were usually fine can trigger an allergic reaction,' and he felt relieved by the doctor's assurance that there were no major issues with his health. Discovering a previously unknown 'peach allergy' from the allergy test, he said, 'I learned what allergies I have and what I need to avoid. It was a valuable time to find out, and I feel relieved.'
After leaving the hospital, Do-young headed to his family home where he lived with his parents before becoming independent, enjoying some personal relaxation. He ate fruits that are hard to manage while living alone and made 'cold ramen,' a memory from his past when his tutor used to make it for him. He also looked at childhood photos with his older brother Gong Myoung in an album, recalling memories with him.
As he headed for nostalgic streets from his high school days, Do-young made a phone call with an alumnus, reminiscing about the 'golden days' of his school years. He introduced the friend who was the class president when he served as the vice president, saying, 'I was somewhat of a star. Whether I would participate in festivals was always an issue,' boasting about his popularity even before his debut as a singer with his roles as 'class vice president' and 'vocals in the band.' Kian84 commented, 'It sounds like school was fun,' expressing envy and bringing smiles.
Do-young took photos with juniors he met on the nostalgic path after school and enjoyed the memorable tteokbokki at a favorite snack shop he frequently visited with his brother Gong Myoung. Spotting his and his brother's names on a wall filled with graffiti in the snack shop, he called Gong Myoung to share the news, wearing a proud smile.
Next week, the busy life of MBC's new announcer Go Gang-yong, along with the farming site of 2,900 pyeong with Go Seung-hwan and Jeon Hyun-moo, is expected to heighten anticipation.
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