Park Na-rae's Itaewon Home Shines Amidst Burglary Scare as 'Home Alone' Tops Ratings

Comedian Park Na-rae is staying put in her Itaewon detached house, proving her resilience despite a recent burglary incident. The MBC entertainment show 'Home Alone' (Na Honja Sanda), which aired on the 5th, garnered a 5.4% viewership rating in the Seoul metropolitan area, securing the top spot among Friday entertainment programs. It also led all Friday programs with a 2.5% rating in the key 2049 demographic, a crucial indicator of channel competitiveness.

The broadcast's most captivating moment featured Park Na-rae transforming into a 'fierce woman' after cleaning her neglected garden. Her refreshing outdoor shower and unique teeth-cleaning method elicited both shock and laughter from the cast members, pushing the minute-by-minute rating to a high of 7.0%. In a celebratory gesture for her wedding photoshoot with her fiancé, she unveiled an impressively large-scale neon art piece, reminiscent of a goddess. Lee Jung marveled at the 'National Museum of Korea-level' scale, while Park Na-rae expressed pride in creating what she envisioned.

The show highlighted Park Na-rae's multifaceted personality, showing her as a hardworking 'farmer' tending to her garden and later as a glamorous 'empress' enjoying a night out with local friends in Itaewon. Her healthy self-love and discovery of new facets of herself resonated with viewers.

Meanwhile, actor Ahn Jae-hyun visited his long-time friends' home in Goseong. He prepared a gift for their son, Sion, and impressed with his toned physique, achieved through 10kg weight gain and consistent exercise, during a surfing session. His playful competition with the young 'surfing prodigy' Sion and his efforts to win the child over with home-cooked meals provided much amusement.

In previewed segments, viewers can anticipate Kim Dae-ho tackling his overgrown 'Daeho House' and the dusty 'Damargini,' along with Lee Jung's attempt to pass her driving test.

Park Na-rae is a highly popular South Korean comedian known for her sharp wit and dynamic stage presence. She has achieved significant success on various variety shows, including 'Home Alone,' and has received numerous awards, such as the 'Entertainer of the Year.' Despite a recent unsettling burglary at her home, her positive and resilient attitude on the show has garnered widespread support and encouragement from her fans.