‘Omniscient Interfering View’ Features Geography Whiz Lee Do and Magician Choi Hyun-woo, Filling Saturday Night with Laughter

MBC's entertainment program ‘Omniscient Interfering View’ (referred to as ‘Omniview’) aired its 365th episode on the 20th, bringing immense joy to viewers. This installment garnered significant attention by unveiling the unique and fascinating daily lives of star geography instructor Lee Do and magician Choi Hyun-woo.

Before the broadcast, Choi Hyun-woo showcased a stunning magic show utilizing AI in the studio. Everyone was captivated by his uncanny ability to predict the cards chosen by the cast members.

Lee Do's day, subsequently revealed, fully demonstrated her deep passion for geography. She was engrossed in preparing for the September mock exam commentary lecture, showing dedication by creating PPTs overnight and practicing her lectures in the living room. Her smiles while looking at maps during breaks further cemented her status as a true geography enthusiast.

Lee Do's fashion choice, tailored for her lectures, also drew attention. Considering the nature of online lectures where only the upper body is visible, she cleverly wore a dress with sweatpants for her commute. Her assistant and manager, Shin Yong-jeong, explained that Lee Do avoids driving herself to focus on geography-related tasks, and indeed, she was seen responding to student Q&As on her laptop even while commuting on the subway, highlighting her professionalism. During her makeup session, she captivated viewers by recounting anecdotes about Gangnam becoming a new city and relocating prestigious high schools to attract people, delivering her explanations with the flair of a masterful lecturer.

Prior to her lecture, Lee Do, in perfect sync with her manager, flawlessly delivered commentary for three subjects—Korean Geography, World Geography, and Integrated Social Studies—over six hours, showcasing her professionalism. The next day, they embarked on a field trip to capture images for the exam questions. They photographed various scenes, including the panoramic view of Seoul, the Suseong-dong stream area that has undergone two redevelopments, and the tafoni formations at Inwangsan's Seonbawi, conveying her well wishes to the students preparing for the college entrance exam.

Meanwhile, Choi Hyun-woo continued his unpredictable magic show with Jeon Hyun-moo, who was under hypnosis. Jeon Hyun-moo readily answered the hypnotherapist's questions, revealed his true feelings about Lee Young-ja, and even predicted his own win at the year-end awards ceremony, eliciting laughter. Choi Hyun-woo humorously delivered a blunt assessment to Jeon Hyun-moo upon waking from hypnosis, calling him an 'easy-to-hypnotize person,' which caused another wave of laughter.

Following this, a shocking segment of Choi Hyun-woo's 'Aphantasia' performance was aired. He stunned the studio with telepathy magic involving two randomly chosen audience members acting as one and attempted mass hypnosis on the entire audience. During this, Jeon Hyun-moo played the role of an antenna connecting everyone's subconscious. Choi Hyun-woo brought those under the initial hypnosis onto the stage and, with the word 'sleep,' induced a deeper trance through touch, astonishing the studio.

Furthermore, his tarot reading skills, honed over 30 years, were also showcased. Choi Hyun-woo accurately guessed personal information such as wedding dates, occupations, and proposal songs of randomly selected individuals, evoking a sense of awe. His performance, fitting for a 'great magician,' concluded successfully with a standing ovation from the audience.

According to Nielsen Korea, the 365th episode of ‘Omniview’ recorded a 2049 viewership rating of 1.4% and a metropolitan household rating of 3.2%, securing the top spot among entertainment programs in its time slot. The scene where Choi Hyun-woo remarked, 'easy-to-hypnotize person,' upon seeing Jeon Hyun-moo completely under hypnosis, achieved a peak viewership rating of 3.9%, resonating strongly with viewers.

Next week's episode will feature Kangnam, who will reveal his love house with Lee Sang-hwa and showcase his mischievous daily life filled with escapades. Additionally, Park Jun-myeon, currently active in the drama ‘The Tyrant's Chef’ as a consort, will reappear to share her special recipes for Lee Young-ja and backstage stories from her musical 'Mamma Mia,' raising anticipation.

Lee Do is a star instructor widely popular among the younger generation for her exceptional lecturing skills. She is known for her teaching style that goes beyond merely imparting geographical knowledge, weaving in historical backgrounds and social contexts to explain topics in an engaging manner. She emphasizes active communication with her students and motivates many through online lecture platforms.