‘Salim Nam’ filled the weekend evening with unpredictable fun, securing the overall No. 1 spot in Saturday entertainment for 11 consecutive weeks.
In the episode aired on the 26th, KBS 2TV’s ‘Salim Nam Season 2’ (hereafter ‘Salim Nam’) featured Park Seo-jin and his sister Park Hyo-jung's visit to an amusement park, along with Ji Sang-ryeol's first-ever urology check-up story. The viewership rating recorded 5.7% according to Nielsen Korea's nationwide tally, with a peak rating of 7% during the scene where the Park siblings bet on who could do better at the amusement park cafeteria. Additionally, the 2049 viewership rating, a key indicator of channel competitiveness, also recorded high figures, showcasing its strong popularity.
On this day, special guest ‘human vitamin’ singer Chuu appeared. Chuu heated up the opening atmosphere with her so-called ‘adorable charm’, and Park Seo-jin's VCR was revealed.
Park Seo-jin decided to set a goal for 2025 with his sister Hyo-jung. The two made a bet to fulfill each other's wishes and wrote down their 2025 bingo bucket list. Hyo-jung included items like ‘1-on-1 blind date for brother’, ‘sister listening well’, and ‘showing Park Hyo-jung around Seoul’ on Park Seo-jin's bucket list, while Park Seo-jin suggested ‘finding a career’, ‘visiting the house in Sacheon with an English tutor and ski instructor for a happy family meal’ among Hyo-jung's bucket list. Additionally, he included the challenging goal of ‘making waist size 24 inches’ for Hyo-jung, which drew the MCs' complaints.
Afterward, Park Seo-jin took Hyo-jung to the amusement park to fulfill one of her bucket list items, ‘showing her around Seoul’. The two wore matching school uniforms and headbands, showcasing a friendly appearance as they explored the amusement park. Hyo-jung, visiting an amusement park for the first time in her life, enjoyed the parade with a bright smile, exclaiming, “I’m so excited. It feels like I’m in a parade.” Park Seo-jin humorously admonished her, saying, “Don’t act too country.”
Then, Park Seo-jin said, “Let’s get started in earnest,” and led Hyo-jung to the skating rink. At that moment, a staff member appeared and asked, “Are you Park Hyo-jung, who is here as a daily cast member?” surprising Hyo-jung. It turned out that Park Seo-jin had prepared an opportunity for his sister to experience part-time work at the amusement park, as she was contemplating her career. Hyo-jung was taken aback, saying, “I was wrong to trust my brother. I thought he had something up his sleeve, but I didn’t expect to be doing part-time work,” while Park Seo-jin expressed his sincere intention, saying, “I thought various experiences would be helpful, just like a foundation.”
Hyo-jung showed her inexperience on skates, and Park Seo-jin expressed his dissatisfaction. Eventually, the two made a bet on who could do better and challenged themselves as ride cast members. They first rode the attractions and then began guiding guests. While Park Seo-jin quickly adapted, Hyo-jung hesitated, admitting, “I’m really lacking in social skills.”
However, seeing her brother perform well ignited her competitive spirit, and she gradually became more proactive. Sensing a crisis, Park Seo-jin put on his secret weapon, the microphone, and engaged with guests in a friendly manner. Hyo-jung remarked, “His eyes suddenly changed,” admiring her brother's abilities, and Park Seo-jin hinted that he would continue to help Hyo-jung find her career.
Meanwhile, Ji Sang-ryeol's urology check-up was depicted for the first time on the show. Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law, worried about his marriage and having children at the age of 56, suggested, “Let’s not just say we’re healthy, but confirm it with scientific figures.” Kim Yong-myung agreed with her opinion and recommended a comprehensive male vitality test. Ji Sang-ryeol was taken aback, saying, “Who gets recommended a vitality test by their sister-in-law?” but Kim Yong-myung supported her, saying, “How did it come to this? The cause is you, brother.”
Later, Kim Sang-hyuk, who gained attention by revealing his daily life on ‘Memory Salim Nam’, also joined. He said, “I made a U-turn after getting married, but I need to manage well to move towards a rosy future,” and decided to undergo the test together. Additionally, when Kim Sang-hyuk mentioned, “One of the actresses likes you. Seo Yoo-jung said she has a good impression of you,” Ji Sang-ryeol couldn’t hide his joy.
Ultimately, Ji Sang-ryeol headed to the hospital with Kim Yong-myung and Kim Sang-hyuk. He displayed confidence before the test, showcasing his vitality, but couldn’t hide his nervousness. The three underwent the test together, and their vitality test results were revealed for the first time. As a result, 48-year-old Kim Yong-myung's male hormone levels were found to be at the level of someone in their 20s to 30s, surprising everyone. In contrast, Kim Sang-hyuk's sperm count had significantly decreased compared to before, even recording a lower figure than Kim Yong-myung, shocking him.
Then, the highly anticipated results of Ji Sang-ryeol's vitality test were revealed. The doctor stated, “The quantity of sperm is exceptionally high. The sperm count is 346 million per cc, which is ten times that of Kim Sang-hyuk,” expressing astonishment, saying, “This is a figure I’ve never seen as a doctor.” Ji Sang-ryeol, crowned as the ‘Sperm King’ with this outstanding figure, couldn’t contain his joy and cheered. However, the doctor diagnosed Ji Sang-ryeol, saying, “The motility of the sperm is low. After waiting for a long time, it seems to be a bit fatigued,” and Ji Sang-ryeol vowed to pay more attention to his health.
This episode of ‘Salim Nam’ provided warmth and laughter through the cheerful part-time job challenge of Park Seo-jin and Hyo-jung siblings, while adding unpredictable fun with the first-ever reveal of Ji Sang-ryeol's urology check-up results. ‘Salim Nam’ airs every Saturday at 9:20 PM on KBS 2TV.
