Park Bo-gum’s Triumphant Return: ‘1 Night 2 Days’ Hits Ratings Highs with Star-Studded Episode
Korean Variety Favorite Park Bo-gum Reunites with Lee Sang-yi on KBS 2TV’s ‘1 Night 2 Days’ After Nine Years
Park Bo-gum Returns to ‘1 Night 2 Days’—and the Ratings Soar
Korean superstar Park Bo-gum made a highly anticipated return to Korean Broadcasting System 2TV’s (KBS 2TV) hit variety show ‘1 Night 2 Days Season 4’ after a nine-year hiatus. Alongside fellow actor Lee Sang-yi, Park’s special appearance has ignited fresh excitement amongst fans and propelled the show to first place in its time slot, achieving a nationwide Nielsen Korea rating of 7.0% and peak moments reaching up to 10.8%.
Unexpected Team-Ups and Hilarious Rivalries in Yeosu
The episode’s theme, dubbed ‘Bob-boy’, unfolded in Yeosu, where the cast and their celebrity guests were shockingly split into teams to compete in an intense tug-of-war right from the opening. Park Bo-gum, joining the team with Moon Se-yoon, DinDin, and Yoo Seon-ho, secured the first victory, setting an upbeat tone for the adventures ahead. Team rosters soon solidified with Lee Sang-yi leading his group alongside Kim Jong-min, Jo Se-ho, and Lee Joon, while Bo-gum helmed the rival squad. A lively, fan-fueled bus ride followed as cast members traded mutual admiration and reflected on Park’s acclaimed hosting stints, such as ‘The Seasons – Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile.’
Pushing Limits in Classic Variety Show Style
When inclement weather forced the crew indoors for a coffeehouse challenge, the energy never let up. Teams battled head-to-head in a rapid-fire emotions quiz, with Bo-gum’s clever strategies earning his team a commanding win, only for Lee Sang-yi’s crew to rebound dramatically with their passionate, hilarious explanations for Korean ramen brands and more.
K-Food and Comedy: The Heart of ‘1 Night 2 Days’
The plot thickened over a high-stakes lunchgame featuring beloved Korean dish ‘Gyejang Eel Shabu-shabu’. Bo-gum’s team again triumphed, leaving Lee Sang-yi and company with little more than a taste—literally—sparking comedic ‘initiation’ moments that had audiences laughing out loud and rooting for the guests. The challenges continued at Yeosu’s Ishin Plaza, where undercover dessert missions led to over-the-top disguises and playful antics as the stars tried to avoid recognition by locals.
More Anticipation Ahead
With Park Bo-gum and Lee Sang-yi both perfectly attuned to variety show chaos, viewers are eagerly awaiting next week’s episode. Will our stars succeed in their secret missions and survive the random draws of bunk-bed roulette?
‘1 Night 2 Days Season 4’ broadcasts every Sunday at 6:10 p.m. on KBS 2TV.
