MBC Every One's "The Great Guide 3" featuring Kim Dae-ho, Choi Da-niel, and Lee Mu-jin met with surviving veterans of the Ethiopian Kagnew Battalion who fought for South Korea during the Korean War, delivering deep emotional impact.
The episode that aired on the 14th recorded a 2.1% viewership rating among male viewers in their 40s in the Seoul metropolitan area, ranking first across all channels including terrestrial broadcasters during the same time slot.
On this day, Kim Dae-ho and Lee Mu-jin experienced unique local culture in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Lee Mu-jin, who spontaneously visited a local barber shop, was startled when his sideburns disappeared from the barber's skillful scissors, but soon expressed satisfaction with the completed style and brought laughter. Meanwhile, Choi Da-niel, who loves milk, visited a "milk house"—an ordinary private home with no signboard—where he tasted freshly squeezed milk and enjoyed the warm hospitality of the local family.
The three then visited the "Ethiopian Korean War Veterans Association." They toured the records and medals of the Kagnew Battalion, which willingly took up arms for South Korea and achieved the historic record of 253 consecutive victories in 253 battles, rekindling their gratitude. The painful history of the veterans was also introduced—they had saved their salaries during the war to build an orphanage for Korean war orphans, but faced long-term persecution after returning home due to a change in government.
A surviving veteran they met there expressed his sincere wish, saying "I hope to witness the reunification of North and South Korea while I am still alive." At this, Kim Dae-ho and Choi Da-niel shed tears and wept, while Lee Mu-jin was also unable to continue speaking, leaving a touching impression. In a preview at the end of the broadcast, Kim Dae-ho, who headed toward northern Ethiopia, showed unusual symptoms, raising curiosity.
"The Great Guide 3" will air every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. starting from the 21st.
