“It’s terribly unfunny” 1% viewership 'Choi Woo-soo-san' makes desperate final plea for extension

"It’s terribly unfunny." MBC's 'Choi Woo-soo-san,' which has struggled to break the 1% viewership rating barrier, reaches its final episode and is making a last-ditch effort for a 'program extension.' The members, who previously addressed their own slump with a 90-degree apology, are now aiming for a final twist by revisiting their glory days and making earnest wishes.

In the final episode of MBC's 'Choi Woo-soo-san,' scheduled to air on the 9th at 6:05 PM, Yoo Se Yoon, Jang Dong-min, Heo Kyung Hwan, Boom, and Yang Se-hyung will look back at the 'best moments' from their respective peaks. Additionally, an unusual scene will unfold as they visit Mt. Mani, where it is said Dangun Wanggeom offered sacrifices to the heavens, to pray for the program's extension.

During the broadcast, the members will revive the iconic characters that once made them stars.

Yoo Se Yoon will return as the returning student from 'Bongsunga School,' while Jang Dong-min transforms into the security guard from the same segment. Heo Kyung Hwan will recreate the 'pretty beggar' from 'The Dignity of a Beggar,' summoning catchphrases from his heyday.

Boom will return to his days as a reporter for 'Section TV,' and Yang Se-hyung will also transform into a martial arts club student from 'Hwasanggo,' perfectly recreating his past image.

The segment goes beyond simple cosplay; the members will bridge the past and present by sharing catchphrases and behind-the-scenes stories from their prime.

In particular, Yang Se-hyung will express strong pride in his representative work, 'Hwasanggo.' He will surprise viewers by revealing, "'Hwasanggo' recorded a peak viewership rating of over 40% per minute for a public comedy program."

This is a dramatic contrast to the current viewership rating for 'Choi Woo-soo-san.' These individuals, who were once the stars of comedy programs that drew 40% viewership ratings, now find themselves fighting for survival over a 1% viewership rating.

Yang Se-hyung is also expected to share an anecdote about the overnight surge in popularity he experienced following the broadcast of 'Hwasanggo.'

Boom's family stories will also continue. Having previously drawn attention by introducing his eldest daughter, Yunseo, on 'Choi Woo-soo-san,' Boom will share stories regarding his second daughter in this episode.

Above all, much interest surrounds how the members handle the program's low viewership. Previously, the cast of 'Choi Woo-soo-san' faced their poor ratings head-on, bowing 90 degrees to apologize to viewers. When provocative headlines such as "It's terribly unfunny" or "Bowing heads to 1% viewership rating" appeared, the members chose to use the criticism as comedic material rather than hiding from it.

This was a way for 'Choi Woo-soo-san' to lean into its own weaknesses for entertainment. However, this time, they are not settling for just laughter.

The members will visit Mt. Mani to pray for the program's extension. By using the variety element of 'making a wish' to express their earnest desire to continue, they are delivering a final message asking for one more chance.

The fact that those who once led the golden age of public comedy in the Republic of Korea have gathered again makes 'Choi Woo-soo-san' meaningful in its own right. However, it is also true that the current broadcasting environment makes it difficult to drive viewership through mere nostalgia and buzz.

Ultimately, the key to the final episode is not simply the amount of laughter. The core interest lies in how these stars, having summoned their past glory, will convert their current slump into humor, and whether this 'final struggle' can be perceived by viewers as a new possibility.

Will the earnest wishes of 'Choi Woo-soo-san' reach the heavens? The final broadcast, with the fate of the program on the line, will air on the 9th at 6:05 PM.