MBC’s “I Live Alone” faces growing concerns as episode 637 recorded its lowest viewership in four years. Nielsen Korea data reveals a nationwide household rating of 4.6%, down 1.1 percentage points from the prior week’s 5.7%. Capital area ratings stood at 4.9%, while the key 20-54 demographic dipped to 3.0%.
Sharp Decline Signals Challenges
The episode ranked second in household variety show viewership and eighth overall. This marks the first sub-5% nationwide rating since episode 626’s 4.7% on December 12 last year. Ratings hovered above 5% afterward until this sharp drop just two months post-recovery.
Departures of Key Cast Members
Comedian Park Na-rae and SHINee member Key joined as weekly regulars last December, injecting fresh energy into the show. Park Na-rae drew direct reports of workplace harassment and assault allegations from former managers. She later suspended activities amid the “Injection Aunt” scandal over illegal medical injections.
Key admitted to home visits from the same figure, expressed deep regret in a statement, and exited the program. Their three-month stint ended abruptly, with the duo’s absence coinciding with evident viewership strain.
Latest Episode Features
Viewers saw Billlie’s Tsukki, a decade-long Korean resident, topping charts with her group’s “Rainbow Horse Run” fourth-anniversary concert. Actor Son Woo-hyun charmed with a lively hamster pie impersonation in Seongsu-dong.
Next Week’s Outlook
Gian84 takes center stage with a solo performance next episode, poised to captivate audiences through engaging antics and group dynamics.
