Trot singer Park Seo-jin caught attention by showcasing his family love.
In the KBS2 entertainment program ‘Salimhanun Namjadeul Season 2’ (hereinafter ‘Salimnam’) aired on the 27th, stories about Park Seo-jin's family's first overseas trip and Ji Sang-ryeol's episode where he transformed into a daily manager for the beautiful show host Shin Bo-ram were revealed.
The broadcast recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 4.3% according to Nielsen Korea, with Park Seo-jin's parents opposing the family overseas trip out of concern for him achieving a peak rating of 5.7%.
On this day, rookie girl group ODD YOUTH's Summer appeared as a special guest, and MCs Baek Ji-young and Eun Ji-won were surprised to find out that Summer's mother was born in 1978, just like Eun Ji-won. Summer then revealed, “I was born in 2007,” adding to the surprise, and showcased her charm with a performance of Lee Hyori's ‘Ten Minutes’.
The video of Park Seo-jin's family revealed a ‘Filial Piety 3-Step Event’ prepared by Park Seo-jin ahead of Chuseok. For the first event, Park Seo-jin surprised his parents by announcing his younger sibling Hyo-jung's success in the high school equivalency exam and held a mini graduation ceremony.
Upon hearing the news of his daughter’s graduation after 8 years, the father warmly congratulated Hyo-jung while patting her head repeatedly, and encouraged Park Seo-jin by saying, “You’ve worked hard to support your sister’s studies,” jokingly adding, “From now on, I just need to see my grandchildren,” which brought laughter. The mother, however, ended up shedding tears, confessing, “I’ve always felt sorry for dropping out of high school because of my sick mother,” which touched the hearts of viewers.
Following this, Park Seo-jin continued his filial piety flex by gifting his parents a massage chair as a Chuseok present. But that wasn’t the end. Gathering the family, he said, “I have something important to tell you. It could be good news or bad news. Don’t be surprised,” making everyone tense.
As the family speculated with worry, Seo-jin finally pulled out a piece of paper. It turned out to be plane tickets to Hong Kong. Park Seo-jin expressed, “I wanted to go on an overseas trip with the whole family before my parents get older. I’ve always envied families holding hands while traveling on the street,” conveying his sincere wish for their first family overseas trip.
Since the beginning of his appearance on Salimnam, Park Seo-jin had expressed that family trips and family photos were his dreams, stating, “It seems like my and my family’s wishes are coming true while doing Salimnam,” revealing his special feelings.
His younger sibling Hyo-jung, who had never been on an overseas trip, cheered, “Should I give you a kiss?” but the parents showed an unexpectedly cold reaction, turning the atmosphere around. They expressed discomfort, saying, “Why did you decide without consulting us?” and eventually declared, “You all go, we won’t go,” leaving Park Seo-jin feeling disappointed.
In a subsequent interview with the production team, the parents shared that while they think it’s good for the family to travel together, they always feel sorry for how much Park Seo-jin has done for the family, providing a good house and even buying a boat. They expressed, “(Overseas travel) must cost a lot. Now, I hope Seo-jin can put his parents aside a little and live his own life better,” conveying their affectionate and sincere feelings as parents.
Faced with the parents' firm opposition, Park Seo-jin accepted his brother Hyo-young's advice and invited their uncle, known as the ‘Jealous Man’ who often sparked the parents' competitive spirit with stories of grandchildren, to persuade them. The uncle, who visited at Park Seo-jin's request, subtly boasted, “I’ve been to Hong Kong too,” and shared anecdotes about wishing at the famous Hong Kong landmark, the Big Buddha, and having a grandchild, successfully moving the parents' hearts.
After many twists and turns, Park Seo-jin's family's first overseas trip project finally became a reality. However, the excitement was short-lived as they arrived in Hong Kong, only to be hit by Typhoon No. 8, causing unprecedented situations where even the road to the hotel was cut off. Amid a life-threatening crisis that could turn the trip into a bubble, viewers are curious about how Park Seo-jin's family's tumultuous first overseas trip will end.
Ji Sang-ryeol made a surprise transformation into a daily manager for the beautiful show host Shin Bo-ram, with whom he had a thrilling meeting in the last broadcast. Keeping his promise to become her daily manager, Ji Sang-ryeol drove to Shin Bo-ram's house early in the morning and set off for work together, creating a pink atmosphere.
On the way to work, Ji Sang-ryeol showed his attentiveness by bringing boiled eggs and steamed corn. Shin Bo-ram recalled the texts exchanged with Ji Sang-ryeol, saying, “Your replies are too slow,” subtly expressing her disappointment, and the common ‘communication issue’ between men and women naturally became a topic of conversation. When Ji Sang-ryeol, who was awkward with expressions, showed a flustered reaction, Shin Bo-ram firmly stated, “(Expressions) should be made. You should get into the habit of doing it on purpose,” leading to a thrilling atmosphere as if they were having a conversation like a couple.
After dropping Shin Bo-ram off at the company, Ji Sang-ryeol monitored the live broadcast while waiting for her. Watching this, Baek Ji-young reacted, “He’s totally like a boyfriend!” becoming engrossed in Ji Sang-ryeol's appearance. After the broadcast, Shin Bo-ram unexpectedly invited Ji Sang-ryeol to her house, asking him to help with filming a sample product. Taken aback by the unexpected proposal, Ji Sang-ryeol stepped into Shin Bo-ram's house with a bewildered expression, and a strange tension and excitement lingered between the two.
Once inside Shin Bo-ram's house, Ji Sang-ryeol suddenly asked about the house price, catching Bo-ram off guard. However, after hearing the answer, Sang-ryeol added up the amount with his own house, jokingly saying, “Combined, is it 3 billion?” which brought laughter.
Shin Bo-ram treated Ji Sang-ryeol to a meal for helping with the video shoot. While enjoying a warm meal, when Shin Bo-ram handed him a wrap she made herself, Ji Sang-ryeol showed a shy reaction, and a ticklish atmosphere formed on the table. Additionally, Shin Bo-ram actively asked about Ji Sang-ryeol's dating preferences, and Eun Ji-won, who was watching from the studio, boasted about his preference for home dates, showcasing his homebody side, which made everyone laugh.
However, the atmosphere soon took a turn. When Ji Sang-ryeol opened a beer bottle with force without a bottle opener, Shin Bo-ram exclaimed, “That’s so manly!” in admiration. He then opened another bottle with a door handle catch, but at that moment, the foam exploded, turning the house into a mess in an instant. Watching Ji Sang-ryeol cause a major accident, Eun Ji-won shouted, “What are you doing?!” while Ji Sang-ryeol knelt before Shin Bo-ram, sweating and saying, “I’m going to get scolded by Baek Ji-young,” which made everyone laugh.
Later, Shin Bo-ram added excitement by saying, “If we start dating on September 16, 100 days will be Christmas,” and to Ji Sang-ryeol, who mentioned he had a schedule that day, she said, “I’ll drink and call you, oppa,” showing an active attitude that stirred the studio. Viewers are keen to see how the relationship between the two, who are building a pink atmosphere, will develop.
This broadcast showcased Park Seo-jin's struggles in the ‘Filial Piety 3-Piece Set’ project for his parents, bringing both laughter and touching moments, while the pink chemistry between Ji Sang-ryeol and Shin Bo-ram provided viewers with another layer of excitement and curiosity.
Meanwhile, ‘Salimnam’ will air at 10:45 PM for the next two weeks.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
