EXO's Xiumin and Actress Yoon Eun-hye Share Personal Moments on 'The Manager'

The latest episode of MBC's variety show 'The Manager' captivated viewers by showcasing the daily lives of EXO's Xiumin and actress Yoon Eun-hye, along with their long-time managers. Xiumin revealed his home for the first time on television, while Yoon Eun-hye shared personal family stories.

On the October 15th broadcast of 'The Manager', Xiumin, who is now 34, shared insights into his life as the eldest member of EXO, with Sehun being the youngest. Known for his drinking capacity, Xiumin mentioned he can handle up to six bottles of soju, sometimes extending drinking sessions with singer Sung Si-kyung to 16 hours.

Xiumin's home, resembling a showroom with its monochrome interior, was revealed for the first time. The house features distinct areas for clothes, exercise, and hobbies, with a pristine bedroom and living room. Xiumin's meticulous nature was evident as he cleaned and managed his appearance right after waking up.

Demonstrating his loyalty, Xiumin prepared side dishes for his manager, Kang Woo-seok, who moved to Seoul from Daegu. The two share a close bond, often engaging in activities like tennis and hiking together. Xiumin even has a guest room tailored for his manager.

The episode also highlighted Xiumin's dance practice for his solo comeback, working on the choreography for his new song 'WHEE!' with long-time dancers. His dedication was evident as he practiced tirelessly, even showcasing a faster-paced version of the choreography.

Later, Xiumin met with friends, including his manager, and surprised a friend who recently became a father with a 'birth support fund'. Xiumin has gifted 1 million won to friends with newborns, totaling 7 million won so far, with plans to give more this year. He humorously noted that his contributions might have slightly increased the birth rate.

Yoon Eun-hye, appearing as an actress rather than the youngest member of Baby V.O.X, shared her life with manager Moon Sang-min, with whom she has lived for seven years. Their playful interactions resembled an old married couple, providing comedic moments.

Yoon Eun-hye showcased her skills by styling and doing makeup for her manager before a meeting, demonstrating their close relationship. After the meeting, they exercised together, further highlighting their familial bond.

Yoon Eun-hye managed her schedule with two managers, with Moon handling external tasks and another manager, Yoo In-bi, managing internal duties. During a profile shoot, Yoon Eun-hye's timeless beauty was on full display.

Back home, Yoon Eun-hye prepared an impressive meal, expressing gratitude to her manager for their long-standing partnership. The heartfelt conversation between them moved viewers.

According to Nielsen Korea, 'The Manager' episode 338 achieved a 1.9% viewership rating among the 20-49 demographic, ranking first among shows in the same time slot. A highlight was Yoon Eun-hye's impressive leg press of 200kg, which peaked at a 4.1% viewership.

Next week's episode promises more excitement with visits from Jeon Hyun-moo, Hong Hyun-hee, and actors Ha Jung-woo, Lee Dong-hwi, and Park Byung-eun. Additionally, Lee Young-ja will showcase her culinary skills, and actor Hwang Dong-joo's romantic moments will be featured.

'The Manager' airs every Saturday at 11:10 PM.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr