MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’ continues its reign as the Friday night variety king, ranking #1 in the 2054 ratings for the fifth week of April 2026. The hilarious challenge of the ‘Fun Run Crew Mudoraji’ and Ahn Jae-hyun’s heartfelt bond with his cat ‘Anju’ captured viewers’ hearts with a perfect mix of laughter and empathy.
In the episode aired on the 1st, viewers saw the first run of the ‘Fun Run Crew 1st Gen’ formed by Jun Hyun-moo, as well as Ahn Jae-hyun taking family photos with his cat ‘Anju’. According to Nielsen Korea, the show recorded a 5.1% household rating in the metropolitan area, topping Friday’s variety shows. It also hit #1 for Friday and the fifth week of April in the 2054 ratings with 3.3%. The ‘peak minute’ reached 6.3% during Jun Hyun-moo’s fitness test for crew members. Kim Shin-young burst into laughter, bewildered by the ‘Mudoraji’ crew’s free-spirited nature, as they took taxis instead of running and enjoyed rice balls prepared by Park Ji-hyun after the test.
Aiming to lead the ‘Fun Run’ trend, Jun Hyun-moo formed the ‘Fun Run Crew 1st Gen’ with Park Ji-hyun, Dowoon, and Bae Nara, naming the team ‘Mudoraji’ after their names. Showing immense passion, Jun Hyun-moo even designed custom founding t-shirts and revealed a running course called ‘Whale Run’. The ‘Mudoraji’ run was unique from the start, embodying a ‘Fun Run’ philosophy by taking taxis for non-running sections and focusing on eating and enjoying themselves at hot spots. Watching this, ‘real runner’ Kian84 was absolutely furious, creating a hilarious contrast. At the ‘Whale Run’ site against the backdrop of the blue East Sea, ‘Mudoraji’ even attempted the trending ‘Butter Run’. Jun Hyun-moo confidently claimed that “real runners don’t know about this” while shaking whipped cream to make butter while running. However, the crew faced their first crisis when a steep uphill road appeared, leaving viewers curious if they would finish.
Ahn Jae-hyun touched fans with special moments spent with his 13-year-old cat ‘Anju’. He visited a self-photo studio for a family photoshoot, struggling and breaking a sweat as he chased ‘Anju’ to finish the photos within the 20-minute limit. The ‘Rainbow’ members admired the final result, calling it “hip.” Ahn Jae-hyun also visited a veterinary clinic for ‘Anju’s’ check-up and breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the health status was good. He shared his affection, saying, “A beloved friend and family member,” and expressed his wish for ‘Anju’ to stay by his side for a long time.
This week’s teaser promises more, showing the strengthening friendship of ‘Mudoraji’ amidst their crisis, and Seo Beom-jun teaming up with TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun for a massive house cleaning. ‘I Live Alone’ continues to lead single-life trends by showcasing the diverse ‘Rainbow Life’ of stars living alone, maintaining steady love from viewers and ranking #1 in the 2054 ratings for the fifth week of April.
