Kim Ji-hye Imagines Ji Sang-ryeol and Shin Bo-ram Kissing

KBS 2TV's 'Salimnam' delivered laughter and emotion to viewers with the heartwarming Lunar New Year scenes of Park Seo-jin's family and Takuya's sincere family story. The broadcast recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 5.1%, with the scene where Park Seo-jin reminisced about his late maternal grandmother reaching a peak rating of 6.6%.

Kim Ji-hye, appearing as a special guest, elicited laughter by mentioning the relationship between Ji Sang-ryeol and his girlfriend Shin Bo-ram. Ji Sang-ryeol expressed his affection by shouting "Shin Bo-ram boyfriend!" as his birthday wish, and Kim Ji-hye even predicted their marriage.

Park Seo-jin's family dressed up in traditional Hanbok to celebrate Lunar New Year and spent time together. Park Seo-jin's mother was delighted to wear Hanbok after a long time, and the siblings created a comical situation while performing ancestral rites. In front of the meticulously prepared ancestral table, the family wished for health and happiness.

Park Seo-jin mentioned his New Year's resolution of living abroad for a month, emphasizing that it was for a trip to study English. Jokes about dating were exchanged in the studio, and Ji Sang-ryeol showed off his affection by mentioning his girlfriend Shin Bo-ram.

Park Seo-jin visited the grave of his late maternal grandmother to mark Lunar New Year. His mother was touched by her son's thoughtful gesture and expressed her longing for her deceased mother. In the studio, the cast members also shared memories of their late parents, revealing their tender feelings.

Park Seo-jin's family shared various stories while reminiscing about his maternal grandmother. Park Seo-jin's mother mentioned that his grandmother was proficient in Japanese, singing, and playing the janggu, and Park Seo-jin recalled memories of his grandmother doting on him. The family shed tears as they spoke of their regret for not being able to be with their grandmother at her passing.

Meanwhile, Takuya revealed his "frugal" life in Korea, such as saving on heating costs to cut down on living expenses. He warmed himself by filling an empty plastic bottle with hot water and monitored viewer reactions, drawing strength from the heartwarming comments.

Takuya's home surprised everyone by showing its poor conditions, including a small bathroom and a ventilation system vulnerable to the cold. He revealed his realistic struggles by stating that he had endured Korean winters like this for 15 years and showed himself using water in an empty shampoo bottle.

Takuya's mother visited Korea out of concern for her son's difficult reality. The mother was distressed by the dark and cold indoor environment and the state of the refrigerator, nagging him, while Takuya expressed his embarrassment and discomfort.

The mother prepared a home-cooked meal for Takuya with food she brought from Japan. Takuya revealed his complex emotions while eating his mother's home-cooked meal and cautiously confessed his longing for his biological father.

The mother confessed to Takuya that the story of his father's death when he was young was a lie. Takuya shared a poignant memory of his childhood, where he liked his father and hid in a trunk because he wanted to go with him. He expressed his desire to find his biological father, calmly stating, "We share the same blood."

This episode of 'Salimnam' delivered a profound resonance to viewers through the memories of Park Seo-jin's family regarding his maternal grandmother and Takuya's confession about his biological father.