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[MyDaily = Reporter Kim Ji-woo] On MBC’s I Live Alone, actor Koo Seong-hwan opens up about the death of his dog Kkotbuni \u2014 a pet he called his daughter \u2014 and the grief that followed. He says he decided to walk the national trail to cope, and the episode follows his 446-kilometer (about 277-mile) trek from Seoul to Busan, undertaken in Kkotbuni’s memory.<\/p>\n

The episode, airing on the 17th, features Koo’s attempt to walk the national trail from Seoul to Busan and captures a quiet, joyful moment for actress Park Kyung-hye \u2014 a 15-year industry veteran who, four months into living on her own, finally fulfills a childhood dream.<\/p>\n

In a preview clip, Koo says, “I’m currently walking the national trail from Seoul to Busan,” revealing this is his third attempt. He reflects on a failed try in his 20s, when youthful bravado got the better of him; archival footage showing his then-and-now resemblance draws laughter.<\/p>\n

Koo speaks plainly: “I thought this would be my last challenge. After suddenly losing Kkotbuni, whom I had raised for 11 years, I became emotionally overwhelmed. Of course it was hard \u2014 she was like my daughter.” He adds, “I wanted to break out of that pain. I chose walking to do it,” explaining why he set off on the trek.<\/p>\n

Koo, who set out thinking only of Kkotbuni and aiming for Gwangalli Beach in Busan, reports, “So far I’ve walked 421 kilometers over 16 days; I have just 25 kilometers left.” After spending a night at a village hall, he tapes medicated patches to his sore body and struggles to his feet to call out. At that moment, a man in a “zombie-like” state appears, startling the show’s Rainbow Club members. Viewers will be left wondering who the stranger is and how Koo will finish the final leg.<\/p>\n

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Park Kyung-hye, a 15-year veteran actress and a four-month rookie at living alone, appears on Rainbow Live. Starting her first solo life in a 6-pyeong studio (about 214 square feet), Park says she bought a bunk bed to realize a childhood dream. Seeing the studio filled with a bed, wardrobe and boxes, the Rainbow cast frets, “The room will feel so cramped\u2026”<\/p>\n

When the installer arrives earlier than scheduled to put in the bunk bed, Park hastily clears the mattress and lays down a rug, creating space in seconds. The installer warns that the current mattress is too tall for the top bunk; Park replies brightly, “Then I won’t sit up there \u2014 I’ll just sleep,” drawing laughter.<\/p>\n

As the bunk bed takes shape, Park offers the sweating installer tissues and a cold coffee and keeps up a steady stream of small talk that amuses everyone. “She’s like me \u2014 we never stop with the small talk,” Koo says. Park laughs and admits, “When we have company, the two of us are always the last ones left,” showing their easy rapport. Viewers will be curious to see how the bunk bed transforms Park’s 6-pyeong studio.<\/p>\n

Airs at 11:10 p.m.<\/p>\n

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