In the April 17 broadcast of You are single under the same roof (directed by Lee Se Young)episode 2 saw cast members Jang Do Yeon, Lee Da Hee, Choi Daniel, Jang Keun Suk, Ahn Jae Hyun and Kyung Soo Jin explore the experience of living together with their “coexistence friends”. As they shared their daily routines, they encountered emotions and connections they hadn’t felt living alone, gradually discovering the charm of community life.
The episode averaged a 3.1% rating and peaked at 4.0% in the Seoul metropolitan area, ranking first among cable and general programming channels in its time slot. Among the key demographics of 2049 (viewers aged between 20 and 49) targeted by tvN, it also topped ratings on all channels nationwide and in the Capital Region.
After the first day of living together, the cast reflected on the possibility of continuing to live together for an entire year. While Kyung Soo Jin expressed optimism, Jang Do Yeon admitted that he preferred to end things on a high note, not wanting to risk ruining the good memories they had created.
Having lived alone for 14 years, Jang Keun Suk shared his concerns about the responsibility of being respectful towards others. Meanwhile, Choi Daniel stressed the importance of personal time and space, but still expressed satisfaction with life in Gugi-dong.
Unable to fall asleep, Ahn Jae Hyun joined Lee Da Hee and Choi Daniel for a late-night catch-up, enjoying the simple comfort of having friends to talk to at any time – one of the main benefits of living together. The next day, Jang Do Yeon, who had left early to go to work alone, was touched by a surprise fruit lunchbox and a heartfelt note prepared for her by others, later expressing her gratitude.
Over a casual meal of black bean instant noodles, the group decided who would wash the dishes via a “physical age test” balanced on one leg. In a playful yet competitive moment, Ahn Jae Hyun “lost” with just six seconds, ironically earning a “physical age” of 55 and taking on the task of washing the dishes.
Later, Choi Daniel decided to make one of his own “wish list” goals by getting his first custom-made suit with Lee Da Hee and Kyung Soo Jin accompanying him as shopping assistants. The dynamic between Choi Daniel’s playful personality and Lee Da Hee’s loving yet cutting observations created a lot of laughs.
Meanwhile, Jang Keun Suk and Ahn Jae Hyun secretly visited Sangam-dong to surprise Jang Do Yeon after work, showing their growing friendship. Clearly moved, she shared how meaningful the gesture was, adding that having friends like them there to pick her up made her feel especially proud.
As the cast, now in their forties, became curious about aspects of life they had previously hesitated to explore on their own, they visited shamans Go Chun Ja and Lee Da Young, known for consulting on the film. Connection. Through fortune readings, they sought answers to personal questions.
Among them, Ahn Jae Hyun was particularly impressed. Upon learning that his fate suggested a life without a spouse or children similar to that of a monk, he was overcome with emotion and burst into tears, leaving viewers deeply moved and eager to see what happens next.
Sources: Daum
