Lee Young-ja & Kim Sook's 'Delivery Nation' Sees Ratings Double, Hits New Personal Best

The KBS 2TV variety show 'Delivery Nation,' starring hosts Lee Young-ja and Kim Sook, is signaling a hit, with its viewership ratings doubling.

According to Nielsen Korea, the episode of 'Delivery Nation' aired on the 12th recorded a nationwide household viewership rating of 2.6%. This marks a significant 2x increase from the previous episode's 1.3%, setting a new personal best for the program.

Not only did 'Delivery Nation' achieve the highest ratings among recent new variety shows launched by KBS, but the ratings have shown a consistent upward trend with each episode, proving the show's growing word-of-mouth and buzz.

The key to the show's popularity lies in its 'unpredictable guest combinations,' rarely seen elsewhere. As Lee Young-ja and Kim Sook act as delivery riders, surprise guests appear each episode, creating fresh entertainment.

From the witty banter of the 'Mrs. Doubtfire' team (Hwang Jung-min, Jung Sung-hwa, Jung Sang-hoon) in the first episode, to the 'Female Comedian Summit' featuring Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Min-kyung, Shin Gyu-ri, and Lee Soo-kyung, highlighting camaraderie and explosive chemistry, the show has consistently delivered unique content. The 'Married Talk' segment with Yoon Jung-soo, Park Young-gyu, and Lee Ho-sun also garnered attention for its unusual pairing. Most recently, Ryu Seung-ryong, Myung Se-bin, and Cha Kang-yoon showcased a fun talk session, with a surprise appearance by Ryu Seung-ryong's junior from university, Song Eun-i, adding laughter and nostalgia.

Notably, the '50-serving Mukbang' combination of Tzuyang and Song Ga-in in the episode aired on the 12th became a major topic of conversation, with their contrasting eating styles and witty exchanges being highlighted as key moments, pushing the ratings to a record 2.6%. This diverse range of guests, spanning actors, professors, comedians, and individual creators, transcends professional boundaries and age groups, contributing to the rising viewership.

'Delivery Nation' is a novel delivery talk variety show where stars receive a 'real gourmet list' they personally ordered, and the MCs pick up the food. They then prepare a Michelin-level spread and engage in honest 'table talk.' True to its tagline, 'If it's delicious, it's 0 calories; if it's fun, it's free!', the program's identity is solidified by the unpredictable stories of its guests and unfiltered conversations. Furthermore, the chemistry between Lee Young-ja and Kim Sook as the 'rookie delivery duo' has been a major viewing point since the first episode. The table talks they have with various guests generate new laughter and episodes every week, receiving continuous positive responses.

Meanwhile, 'Delivery Nation,' which continues its high-flying ratings with fresh stories, candid talk, and abundant food, airs every Wednesday at 9:50 PM KST on KBS 2TV.

Netizens are expressing high satisfaction, commenting things like, "Lee Young-ja and Kim Sook's combination is hilarious," "The guests are so fresh and funny! Who's next?" and "The Mukbang + talk combo is the best."