Musical actor Kai escaped from the algorithm to enjoy analog sensibility and solitude.
On the 16th, the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone' (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, Moon Gi-young) revealed the emotionally rich house of musical actor Kai and a Hanwoo party with the tiger brothers Lee Jang-woo, actor Ryu-un, and Stray Kids' Lino.
According to Nielsen Korea, the household rating for 'I Live Alone' aired the previous day was 5.6% in the metropolitan area, ranking first in its time slot and among Friday entertainment programs. Additionally, the key 2049 rating, a major indicator for advertisers and a measure of channel competitiveness, was 3.0% (metropolitan area), also ranking first in its time slot and among Friday entertainment programs.
The highest-rated moment was when Kai revealed his second house in Jeju (23:47~23:50). Kai introduced, "The Jeju house is a true space for rest and comfort, so I wanted to keep it as an empty space," and shared a manual he created for lending the space to his mother and acquaintances, which included a dense list of precautions, including a cooking ban, causing the Rainbow members to burst into laughter, saying, "We won't even go near it." As a result, the ratings soared to a peak of 6.4%.
Kai's house captivated viewers with its colorful appearance reminiscent of a musical stage. The beauty created by his unique sensibility and lifestyle habits, rather than a matched interior, showcased the essence of 'maximalist interior design.' His morning routine of reading paper newspapers and books without looking at his mobile phone, along with a healthy diet, meditation, and stretching, provided another surprise. He stated, "The mobile phone is a machine that shows me things I didn't choose, the source of unhappiness," and shared his own know-how, saying, "I only use social media when absolutely necessary and delete the apps."
Additionally, Kai mentioned that he received good energy from a trip to Jeju about ten years ago during a difficult time, which led him to live in two homes, and he headed to his second house in Jeju. In Jeju, he walked along the beach with a film camera instead of a mobile phone, enjoying healing at his own pace. Visiting his favorite sushi restaurant, Kai said, "It's an opportunity to relax," and enjoyed a drink with sushi, savoring leisure and happiness.
Kai expressed, "I think an actor should live like a ball. When one side comes out, the other opposite side comes out. I believe flexibility to accept change is necessary. Living alone is very lonely, but it's something that must be experienced." His appearance as the protagonist of a free life, sometimes thorough and sometimes liberated, resonated deeply.
Meanwhile, Lee Jang-woo, who visited a butcher shop in the holy land of Hanwoo in Hoengseong, entered the "world of butchery" under the guidance of a 15-year veteran "butchery master." Challenging himself to dismantle pork, Lee Jang-woo showed his passion for learning, saying, "I thought it would be simple, but it's not ordinary skill. You need to learn for at least six months."
Upon returning home, Lee Jang-woo prepared a meal with great care for the precious guests he invited. He announced a "Jang-woo's Hanwoo Party," making spinach cream sauce and spicy anchovy sauce with his own recipe, using Hanwoo brought from Hoengseong. The guests warmly welcomed by Lee Jang-woo were actor Ryu-un and Stray Kids' Lino, whom he had treated to meals during their hungry rookie days, and he smiled proudly at the achievements of his younger brothers who have now become stars.
Lee Jang-woo grilled a huge ribeye steak, saying, "I prepared this for you!" Ryu-un and Lino, seeing the sight for the first time, took out their mobile phones to capture the moment. The three enjoyed the fun of cutting and eating as they pleased with forks and knives, getting lost in the delightful taste that called for genuine reactions. When Lee Jang-woo said, "Just seeing your reactions makes me full," Lino replied, "You're not full, are you?" causing laughter.
The "big brother tiger's" nourishing course was endless. Following the ribeye steak, Lee Jang-woo gifted his "younger tiger brothers" with delicious dishes filled with affection, including savory pork belly, butter braised rice, and soybean paste ramen with beef tendons, while sharing nostalgic talks. Lee Jang-woo smiled proudly as he watched his younger brothers clean their plates.
Next week, the appearance of Ki-an 84 volunteering with his school juniors for a mural project and Key's travelogue to his "second hometown" Gangwon-do is anticipated.
'I Live Alone' is a beloved program that showcases the diverse rainbow lives of single-person household stars, leading the single life trend.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
