The episode of SBS's "Whenever Possible" aired on the 15th recorded a 1.4% viewership rating among the 20-49 demographic and 4.1% in the metropolitan area, securing the top spot not only in its time slot but also among all Tuesday night entertainment and dramas (according to Nielsen Korea).
In this episode, MCs Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, along with "gap friends" Kang Ha-neul and Seo Hyun-woo, ventured to Magok-dong, delivering a day full of laughter and good fortune.
From the get-go, Kang Ha-neul and Seo Hyun-woo showcased their quirky sides. Their first visit was to a botanical garden staff member. Kang Ha-neul immediately bombarded the garden keeper with unique questions like, "Do you plant all the melon seeds at once?" and "Does eating too many melons really upset your stomach?" causing an eruption of laughter. He then confessed to his unusual eating habits, such as eating oranges whole and consuming shrimp from head to tail, prompting Yoo Jae-suk to compare him to another celebrity known for similar habits, leading to a burst of laughter.
Meanwhile, Seo Hyun-woo surprised everyone with his school days' nickname, a blend of "psycho" and "crazy," which Yoo Jae-suk remarked on with a mix of awe and humor.
The first game was "Bottle Flipping." Seo Hyun-woo warmed up the atmosphere by succeeding in the first level on his very first try, leaving him bewildered at his own success. Yoo Jae-suk couldn't help but wonder if he was a natural. The excitement peaked when Yoo Yeon-seok, after three attempts, and then both Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-woo, on their fourth try, cleared up to the third level, earning them high praise from Yoo Jae-suk.
Seo Hyun-woo also caught attention with his intellectual side, revealing he had switched from studying English Literature to hastily preparing for and entering the Korea National University of Arts. This led to a playful exchange about glasses being for "intellectual looks," contrasting with Yoo Jae-suk's "protective gear" joke, adding to the comedic atmosphere.
Kang Ha-neul then drew focus by sharing his struggles with claustrophobia, mentioning how difficult it has become to film in tight spaces, such as cars, where he needs to lower the windows between takes to cope.
The group's next challenge, for airline staff, was "Luggage Curling." Seo Hyun-woo got fully immersed, cheering "Yeong-mi!" as he started practicing. Their teamwork shone through, successfully completing the challenge and leaving everyone in awe of their unexpected gaming talent. Seo Hyun-woo expressed his newfound realization of his gaming skills, and Kang Ha-neul humorously expressed his desire to apply for "Whenever Possible" himself, keeping the laughs going until the very end.
MCs Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok continue to deliver moments of luck in the small gaps of everyday life with their "Gap Strategy" variety show "Whenever Possible," airing every Tuesday night at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
