On the 31st, the 11th episode of ENA's 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3' (hereafter 'Earth Monopoly 3') aired, featuring the third travel segment of the fourth round. The '7 Nights, 8 Days' team consisting of Pani Bottle and Cha Tae-hyun experienced extreme dopamine activities that encompassed the sky and canals, ranging from breathtaking aerial swings in the Netherlands to hot spring boat baths. The 'Last Chance' team of Won-ji and Kim Jong-min continued their journey as more than just friends, moving between emotions and reality in Segovia, Spain, while the 'Brumans' team of Kwak Tube and Lee Jun took an overnight train to Hungary, immersing themselves in unique cultural experiences once again. In particular, the scene where Kwak Tube and Lee Jun ate 'pork ear dish' in Hungary caused the viewer ratings to soar to a peak of 2.9%, making them the stars of another top moment (provided by Nielsen Korea).
Pani Bottle and Cha Tae-hyun first captivated the audience with their breathtaking sunset experience in the Netherlands. Staying true to their team's motto of 'refusing the ordinary,' they enjoyed the sunset not from the ground, but from a swing 100 meters in the air. The next day, after checking out of the Crane Hotel, they moved to Rotterdam, Europe's largest port city, and checked into a houseboat accommodation floating on the water.
Then, the highlight for the '7 Nights, 8 Days' team began: the hot spring boat experience. While Pani Bottle was excited about this unique experience of enjoying a hot spring bath in the middle of urban canals, Cha Tae-hyun couldn't hide his embarrassment at the 'public bath' in an open area, exclaiming, "This is so embarrassing!" Additionally, becoming a 'photo target' even attracted the curiosity of locals, prompting him to hide in the water. Pani Bottle acknowledged that this was indeed an extraordinary experience. In no time, Cha Tae-hyun also got into the Dutch trip, referring to it as a "no-alcohol hangover trip."
As time passed, Won-ji and Kim Jong-min blossomed into the 'true' sibling chemistry, generating laughter. On that day, the pair embarked on a day trip to Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage medieval city approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Madrid, Spain, where they explored the aqueduct built during the medieval Roman era 2,000 years ago and the Alcázar Castle, known to be the inspiration for 'Snow White.' However, the most noticeable change that day was Won-ji's attitude. Contrasting sharply with the extreme blushing and trembling he exhibited upon seeing his long-time favorite, 'ultimate bias' Kim Jong-min on the first day, he seemed relaxed, even yawning freely during the early morning schedule. Nevertheless, their unique '0 language' communication still worked well, and their domestic preferences matched perfectly. Kim Jong-min's 'bittersweet' remark that although he gained Won-ji, he lost a fan drew loud laughter in the studio.
Suddenly, Kim Jong-min started sprinting away alone, leading to an unexpected incident where Won-ji exclaimed, "Where are you going, Oppa?!" and chased after him in confusion. It turned out that, due to sudden heavy rain, Kim Jong-min was looking for a place to shelter. The impressive survival instincts honed from '1 Night 2 Days' astonished MC No Hong-cheol and Joo Woo-jae, and Won-ji and Kim Jong-min beautifully (?) filled their memories of the trip as they joked, "It feels like a youth drama."
Meanwhile, Kwak Tube and Lee Jun boarded a sleeping train to Hungary after finishing their trip in Romania. Lee Jun was thrilled to board his first sleeping train, crossing borders while experiencing the charm of European travel, while Kwak Tube surprised Lee Jun, who celebrated his birthday during the trip, by throwing a birthday party with his favorite cake. After 13 hours of travel, Kwak Tube and Lee Jun arrived in Budapest and immediately embarked on their unique cultural experiences as the 'Brumans' team.
Hungary is famous as a spa paradise in Europe, thanks to its shallow crust and high geothermal heat, boasting over 1,500 hot springs nationwide. The private beer spa chosen by the two allowed them to soak in hot spring water infused with beer ingredients like malt, hops, and salt while enjoying unlimited draft beer—a perfect healing experience. Following the spa, the pinnacle was the Hungarian schnitzel and fried pork ears. The dish preserved the pork ear in its original round shape, allowing them to fully appreciate its texture. Thus, they completed their journey by absorbing unique cultures, savoring not only Romania's pig brain but also Hungary's pork ears. However, Kwak Tube and Lee Jun, promising to embark on a romantic journey next, looked forward to their final travel segment more than ever.
ENA's Saturday entertainment program 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3,' responsible for the viewers' travel dopamine, airs every Saturday at 7:50 p.m.
[Photo] Capture from 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3'
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