One Time's Song Baek-kyung made his first appearance as a 'Memory Housekeeper', and 'Housekeeper' achieved the number one spot in overall Saturday entertainment ratings for five consecutive weeks, reflecting high interest in the premiere of 'Memory Housekeeper'.
On the broadcast of KBS 2TV's 'Men Who Cook Season 2' (hereafter 'Housekeeper') on the 15th, the daily life of Park Seo-jin and the first episode featuring One Time (1TYM) Song Baek-kyung as the main character of 'Memory Housekeeper' was revealed. The ratings recorded 6% nationwide according to Nielsen Korea, and a scene where Hyo-jung was caught secretly eating Jajangmyeon brought great laughter, soaring to a peak rating of 8.3%.
On this day, special guest Park Ji-won from Fromis_9 appeared, and a video of Park Seo-jin was revealed. Following the advice of a fortune teller, Park Seo-jin began organizing unused items at home and aimed to sell his desk and exercise equipment. However, his younger sister Hyo-jung opposed the sale of the exercise equipment, saying she was still on a diet, prompting Park Seo-jin to challenge her to weigh herself.
In October, Hyo-jung, who lost 13kg during a body profile shoot, continued to diet steadily and successfully lost a total of 17kg, surprising everyone. Park Seo-jin remarked, "There was only a 3kg difference between me and Park Hyo-jung. So it was even more shocking," adding, "It felt really bad to be in the same 60kg range." Afterward, when Park Seo-jin's stylist commented, "You've gained a lot of weight. Didn't your pants burst? You have to lose weight to wear pretty clothes," he declared another diet.
However, Park Seo-jin started a fasting diet instead of exercising, even continuing extreme dieting by sweating it out in a sauna. After pushing himself too hard, he gradually showed signs of being unable to resist his appetite. Noticing this, Hyo-jung tempted Park Seo-jin with pork belly, and ultimately, after three days, Park Seo-jin, who had been quiet, showcased an unprecedented eating show, failing his diet and bringing laughter.
The highly anticipated first main character of 'Memory Housekeeper', which explores the current status of top stars, was One Time's Song Baek-kyung. Appearing with his two sons, 9-year-old Song Ru-bin and 8-year-old Song Ru-an, Song Baek-kyung revealed for the first time his life after leaving the entertainment industry in 2007 to pursue a second career. He candidly shared, "I had good memories, but I struggled a lot during that time," explaining his reasons for leaving the industry.
He also opened up about the other One Time members. Song Baek-kyung mentioned that he occasionally meets Danny, who is living in the U.S. as a father of two, and shared that Oh Jin-hwan is preparing to open a café in Jeju. He added, "I haven't contacted Teddy for quite a while since our paths have diverged. It's not that we have a bad relationship," sharing news about Teddy, who has become a famous producer.
Later, Song Baek-kyung visited KBS to record a radio drama, revealing his current status as a voice actor. He explained that after suddenly becoming a husband and father, he thought about finding a place where he could utilize his abilities and earn a stable income. He then registered for night classes to study voice acting.
In the evening, he surprised everyone by going to work at a Japanese-style pub that he runs with his mother. When his beautiful mother was revealed, the MCs were in awe of her beauty. In particular, Baek Ji-young commented, "She is so beautiful," and "She says she is 68, but she looks just a few years older than me."
Song Baek-kyung, who worked tirelessly throughout the day, said, "I endure thinking about my family. My family is the source of all my strength. That's what I live for," adding, "Even though it seems like I have a lot of work, my mother does much more." He also expressed his affection for his mother, who raised him after his father passed away when he was 14, moving everyone.
[Son Jin-ah, MK Sports Reporter]
