Ive member An Yujin expressed her thoughts on the conclusion of 'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade 3'.
The cable channel tvN entertainment program 'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade 3' (hereinafter 'Earth Arcade 3'), which first aired on April 25, concluded on the 4th with its final episode. As the youngest member of 'Earth Arcade', An Yujin created legendary moments each season and proved her presence as a 'confidence entertainer' in this season as her comedic skills blossomed with each episode.
Throughout the broadcast, An Yujin captivated viewers with her 'entertainment sponge' aspect, quickly catching the surroundings and reinterpreting them in her own style to add humor. In particular, when Lee Eunji smelled flowers in a café in Abu Dhabi and played out a situational sketch by saying, "There's poison in here," An Yujin's sense of humor, pretending to die with an exaggerated expression, exploded in response on social media right after the show, solidifying it as a representative memorable scene of 'Earth Arcade 3'.
Additionally, An Yujin's seamless and high-synchronization impression when skillfully mimicking Yang Hee-eun also became a hot topic. Na Young-seok, the producer, watched and expressed admiration by saying, "Wow, well done now," while the other members showed content smiles, revealing their satisfaction. An Yujin's quick absorption of her seniors' entertainment skills and her ability to reconstruct them in a way that suits her were key driving forces behind the laughter in 'Earth Arcade 3'.
Her earnest attitude of putting aside her idol persona and not sparing herself also garnered positive responses from viewers. When her elementary school graduation photo was revealed, she seemed momentarily flustered but quickly turned the situation around by mimicking poses and slogans, and donned a perfectly fitting rabbit swimming cap, proposing to the production team to join the water performance, showcasing her active 'entertainer' qualities. Na Young-seok praised her through the YouTube channel 'Channel 15': "This season, Yujin was great at everything. How could she turn off her idol persona like that?"
An Yujin's performance as 'Anyujinious', showcasing both deductive reasoning and quick thinking, also left a deep impression on home viewers. She used smartphone image searches to track clues and solve puzzles, playing a key role in the mission to capture Torongi and Cheolyong. In particular, after identifying Torongi's smuggling location, An Yujin dramatically caught him and completed the mission, becoming the top contributor to the capture mission and providing a thrilling sensation.
In the final episode, An Yujin's efforts continued. After finishing overseas filming for 'Earth Arcade 3', she rejoined the members in Seoul, appearing in her well-prepared 'idol mode' that instantly drew attention. An Yujin said, "After monitoring hard, I thought I should capture my quiet and pretty self at least once around this point," maintaining her concept with an aloof tone. During the subsequent souvenir curling competition, she infused the scene with cheerful energy, shining until the very end.
An Yujin expressed through her agency Starship Entertainment, "This season has been really enjoyable every day, and I feel like I made precious memories that I will never forget while laughing and chatting with my sisters. I hope the viewers felt the joy we experienced together. Furthermore, I would like to sincerely thank my sisters who participated, the 'Earth Arcade' production staff who always worked hard for us, and the fans who supported us unwaveringly. I think I will soon return to my main profession and greet you again as Ive's An Yujin. I'm preparing hard, so please look forward to it."
Thus, An Yujin, who garnered attention as the 'entertainment gem' in 'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade 1', has firmly established herself as the 'MZ entertainment star you can trust' with her completely matured comedic skills and earnest attitude in season 3. Her innate entertainment sense and quick thinking, along with her passion for laughter, make her next moves highly anticipated.
Meanwhile, Ive, to which An Yujin belongs, will participate in the massive global music festival 'Lollapalooza Berlin' in Berlin, Germany, on the 12th (local time).
[Photo] Captured from the broadcast screen of tvN 'Bbang Bbang Earth Arcade 3'.
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