“Infinity Challenge’s” Lonely Friends Episode Ranks 1st in Ratings with Guests Daesung, Sunny, and More

MBC’s “Infinity Challenge” once again proved its dominance during the Saturday evening time-slot through the show’s recent star studded episode.

According to Nielsen Korea, the December 21 episode of “Infinity Challenge” brought in a viewership of 15.8%. The recent ratings show a 1.1% increase compared to the December 14 episode, in which the show brought in 14.7% in ratings.

Although “Infinity Challenge” has been a solid variety show with high ratings, the recent episode featured guests Ji Sang Ryul, Kim Young Chul, Kim Na Young, Park Hwee Soon, Girls’ Generation’s Sunny, BIG BANG’s Daesung, Brown Eyed Girls‘ Narsha, Jin Goo, Ryu Seung Soo, Ahn Young Mi, Shin Sung Woo, and Kim Jae Dong. The recent episode held a ‘Lonely Friends’ special in which celebrities who seemed lonely and alone would be given the opportunity to meet their perfect companion to spend the holiday season with.

On another note, other shows that aired during the same time-slot had differing ratings. SBS’ “Star King” had a viewership of 12.5% and KBS2TV’s “Immortal Song” had a viewership of 6.6%. MBC’s “Infinity Challenge” broadcasts every Saturdays at 6:25PM (KST).