On the January 7 episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Salrimnam,’ actress Lee Min-jeong delivered a laid-back response to a bold statement from Lee Yo-won’s grown daughter: “Mom is prettier than Jang Won-young.”
Episode Highlights and Guest Appearances
Special guest Kim Ji-min joined the show, where participants blindfolded themselves for a dart game to burst balloons. Stories like Park Seo-jin’s tale of wagering his feet to support his sibling’s diet added humor, culminating in water gun challenges. Lee Yo-won shared intimate glimpses of her daily life as a mother of three, marking the second time such personal content aired.
Impressive Ratings Among Moms
Despite a national viewership rating of 4.5% from Nielsen Korea, the episode peaked at 6.3% in the key adult demographic, the highest recorded. Amid tough competition, the 20-49 age group saw a significant surge, boosting overall performance. This stood out as the lowest-rated episode for mom-focused content since the show’s debut 29 weeks ago on January 29.
Lee Min-jeong’s Playful Exchanges
Lee Yo-won, who nailed central targets in a nogu archery segment, advanced past two rounds post a brief hesitation. In non-elimination rounds, her family showed heightened excitement, urging government-affiliated moms to join in. Post-game, Lee Yo-won executed clever goals with rebounds, sparking dramatic reversals that electrified the studio.
Even competing moms seized extra time, while Lee Min-jeong, longtime friends with Lee Yo-won, ranked high alongside school buddies. Addressing Lee Yo-won’s 24-year-old eldest daughter, Lee Min-jeong asked, “If she says she wants to marry your big butt, what would you do?” The daughter replied, “Even my mom’s close friends go shopping on Seumul Net, and I did too. I told her our butts age well past 24.”
Lee Min-jeong burst into laughter at the revelation that the daughter declared her mom “prettier than Jang Won-young.” She quipped, “Do you want to go ‘hyeonjil’ shopping today?” while teasing the girl’s idol fandom DNA, adding, “Where’s the lip service, even for service?”
Further Fun and Collaborations
Lee Min-jeong and Jang Won-young previously teamed up on Kang Min-kyung’s YouTube channel. She prodded Lee Yo-won’s daughter further: “Does your older sister look like Won-young?” The girl shot back, “I see my mom often,” before affirming, “She’s way prettier than Jang Won-young,” prompting more archery jabs.
Lee Yo-won cheekily responded, “Do I want to be pretty too?” Lee Min-jeong entered the maknae house with Lee Yo-won, who prepared extra spicy balmok stew, delighting the cast. Afterward, she mirrored broadcast segments by showcasing her husband’s workout routine for better group dynamics.
Lee Yo-won’s unfiltered mom life, devoid of samnam mae pretenses, garnered admiration. Though she couldn’t capture 1990s self-cam vibes even with modern gear, the heartfelt exchanges drew laughs. By embracing her charm through visuals, she moved viewers, later recreating an image board in-studio for a wholesome chemistry finish.
