'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade 3' has turned the nation upside down with laughter, announcing the return of the 'Laughing Spoon' crew.
In the first episode aired yesterday (25th) on tvN's 'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade 3' (directed by Na Young-seok and Park Hyun-yong), Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and An Yoo-jin set off for Abu Dhabi to catch Torongi, who ran away with the corporate credit card of the Jade Emperor. The members' hilarious antics truly lived up to the name of 'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade.'
The viewing ratings on this day recorded an average of 3.2% and a peak of 3.7% for households in the metropolitan area, and an average of 2.9% and a peak of 3.5% for households nationwide, ranking first in the same time slot among cable and comprehensive programming channels. The target demographics for tvN, viewers aged 20-49, recorded an average of 2% and a peak of 2.4% in the metropolitan area, and an average of 2% and a peak of 2.4% nationwide, also ranking first across all channels including terrestrial television, indicating a positive start. (Based on subscription platforms including cable, IPTV, and satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea)
Gathered in Korea, Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and An Yoo-jin radiated even stronger energy with the automatic playback of 2NE1's 'Fire' song and choreography whenever each member appeared, which they performed on year-end stages. The explosive reactions and question parade of the members raised the anger gauge of Director Na Young-seok, explaining the worldview of this season.
In particular, the members showcased delightful chemistry in various games, providing non-stop enjoyment. While entering a quiz about baked goods that could earn them spy disguise outfits, the members did not give up, adjusting the reward for capturing Torongi from 1 million won per person to 100,000 won per person, in order to avoid disguising themselves as they looked before their debut.
During the last round, An Yoo-jin ignited controversy by answering 'blueberry cream cheese bread' to the 'ex-boyfriend toast' question. Dessert expert Mimi pretended not to know 'blueberry cream cheese bread,' while Lee Eun-ji recounted the story of the 'ex-boyfriend toast,' claiming, 'This isn't something sold in restaurants; it's just made by an ordinary person.'
When An Yoo-jin said she would accept the answer if she knew it, she quickly revealed the correct answer. However, Lee Young-ji, who truly did not know, exclaimed, 'Do people really call this 'ex-boyfriend toast'?! Just by looking at this, people say it's 'ex-boyfriend toast'?! Should I turn on the live broadcast right now to try it once?' causing a fit of laughter. With An Yoo-jin and Lee Eun-ji joining in, the members who received recognition for their answers got to answer all the remaining questions and wore the black suit spy outfits.
In the parking attendant test, which was conditioned on restoring the reward money, Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, and Lee Young-ji supported An Yoo-jin, who needed to demonstrate her driving skills in a vehicle she was driving for the first time. Mimi informed her of the gear shift release button through a search, Lee Eun-ji guided her using a map, and Lee Young-ji got out of the car to assist with the reverse parking, completing the task more than 40 seconds ahead of the time limit.
Additionally, in Abu Dhabi, the members were immersed in the Hunminjeongeum game. Since Lee Eun-ji forgot to bring the required item, a laptop, everyone was disappointed, but it was noted that if they succeeded, the production team would buy it for them. Although the members were conversing more calmly than ever, Lee Eun-ji mentioned 'Dubai,' and Lee Young-ji, who attempted to negotiate with the production team, attempted to use 'PD' but clearly failed.
Meanwhile, the members' acting skills could be confirmed. About five months ago, Shin Won-ho, the producer, mentioned that he was considering Lee Young-ji for the lead role in 'Reply 2002,' sparking Lee Young-ji's dream of acting, and an improvisational acting audition was conducted. After observing the acting of the four, Producer Shin Won-ho chose Mimi, but Lee Young-ji continued to hold on to the thread of acting even in the car heading to the airport, adding to the fun.
tvN's 'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade 3' airs every Friday at 8:40 p.m.
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