In the first domestic trip of ‘Solo Tour 3’, Hong In-kyu became the ‘most solo traveler’ with a ‘straight 3 solo’ and won the penalty of paying for the accommodation of the next travel destination worth 1 million won.
In the 23rd episode of ‘You Pay, I Pay Solo Tour 3’ (co-produced by Channel S, SK Broadband, K·star, NXT) aired on February 1, Kim Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho, Jang Dong-min, Yoo Se-yoon, and Hong In-kyu were depicted embarking on a ‘friend’s house solo tour’ to Jang Dong-min’s family home in Wonju, Gangwon-do to celebrate the New Year of 2025.
In particular, Yoo Se-yoon and Hong In-kyu, both born in 1980, expressed their enthusiasm at the beginning of the trip, saying, “We heard our bad luck ended last year, let’s hope we don’t get ‘solo’!” However, Hong In-kyu ended up being the ‘most solo traveler’ with a straight 3 solo, while Yoo Se-yoon received the penalty of ‘sleeping outdoors’ in the freezing cold of minus 10 degrees, showcasing the unpredictable charm of the ‘solo game’.
That day, the ‘solo travelers’ set off for Jang Dong-min’s family home in Wonju, Gangwon-do for the ‘friend’s house’ solo tour. Kim Dae-hee, shouting “Let’s go in the year of Eulsa!” joked, “Shall we visit each of our houses? How about a solo tour at Jun-ho’s newlywed house next time?”
In response, Hong In-kyu said, “I cried a lot when I saw Jun-ho hyung propose to (Kim) Ji-min recently,” looking at the ‘prospective groom’ Kim Jun-ho. Kim Jun-ho replied, “Honestly, I had a lot of emotions, and I cried. I feel sorry for Ji-min because of my age and my conditions, and I was also scared. I was worried about failing…” and got choked up. He added, “If Im Won-hee hyung or Lee Sang-min hyung were to fall in love and get married, I think I would cry too,” making Kim Dae-hee, Yoo Se-yoon, and Hong In-kyu solemn (?).
After a heartfelt conversation, the ‘solo travelers’ arrived at Jang Dong-min’s family home and greeted his mother and eldest daughter, Ji-woo, warmly. They then toured Jang Dong-min’s large mansion, which had 10 rooms, a PC room, and a screen golf room, and presented the gifts they had prepared to Jang Dong-min’s mother. After a warm gift-giving ceremony, the ‘solo travelers’ played a game to determine who would be the ‘solo traveler’ for Jang Dong-min’s mother’s gift expenses. In a game where they had to balance a basin filled with water on their feet, Kim Dae-hee spilled a lot of water and cried out, “I’m soaked even to my underwear!”
However, as the game seemed never-ending, Jang Dong-min suggested, “As a New Year’s celebration, how about we all do the ‘no solo’ for the mother’s gift expenses?” to which everyone readily agreed.
In a warm atmosphere, the ‘solo travelers’ all prepared to process the ‘beef head’ that Jang Dong-min had specially prepared. Jang Dong-min brought in a ‘top-grade beef head’ worth 250,000 won and taught them how to process it, while the ‘solo travelers’ participated in waxing and scaling the cow’s fine hair.
During this time, the ‘solo travelers’ discussed, “What should the penalty for the ‘most solo traveler’ be today?” and suggested, “Let’s make it paying for the accommodation at the next travel destination!” Immediately after, they played a ‘double or nothing’ solo game for lunch expenses, where in the ‘bingo game of phrases often said by wives’, Kim Jun-ho, blinded by competitiveness, included Ji-min’s statement, “(Oppa) there’s a rotten smell from the clams in Eulwangri!” in the bingo box.
Upon hearing this, Hong In-kyu claimed, “I was next to Ji-min when she said that,” creating a hilarious chemistry. As various revelations flew around, Jang Dong-min exclaimed, “What on earth are you guys listening to?!” adding to the laughter. After a series of statements that not only tarnished his own image but also that of his wife, Hong In-kyu ended up in last place, quickly becoming the ‘2 solos’ and paying for lunch.
While having Jajangmyeon for lunch, Kim Jun-ho brought up wedding preparations, saying, “In-kyu has been helping us look for our newlywed house lately.” He continued, “I think it would be nice if the house is located near a ‘beauty shop’ (hair salon). My conditions don’t matter. I can accommodate everything for (Kim) Ji-min,” surprising everyone.
After the meal, they received a New Year’s bow from Jang Dong-min’s eldest daughter, Ji-woo. The ‘solo travelers’, equipped with ‘uncle smiles’, handed Ji-woo some pocket money, and after she left, they played a solo game for ‘New Year’s money’. The rule was that whoever failed to blow all the cards out with their mouth would become the solo traveler, and Hong In-kyu ended up in last place, becoming the ‘most solo traveler’ with a straight 3 solos. He sighed, saying, “I said my bad luck ended, though,” bringing more laughter.
Afterwards, the ‘solo travelers’ checked on the beef head stew and enjoyed local dishes from Wonju, such as buckwheat pancakes and makgeolli, while chatting. At this time, Jang Dong-min boasted, “Wonju is the number one city in Gangwon-do,” adding, “There are many golf courses that Jun-ho hyung likes, so it must be heaven for him.” However, Kim Jun-ho suddenly confessed, “I want to live for Ji-min now,” abruptly cooling the atmosphere. In the awkward silence, Kim Jun-ho suggested, “How about we assign sleeping arrangements later and have a penalty of sleeping outdoors?” After a competition to ‘catch sausages tied around the waist with the mouth’, Yoo Se-yoon ended up in last place.
Finally, the long-awaited ‘beef head stew’ was completed, and the ‘solo travelers’ gathered in the yard to enjoy the beef head stew cut by Jang Dong-min’s mother, tasting it by parts and feeling happy. Kim Dae-hee remarked, “Each part has a different texture. Even if it costs 100,000 won per person, it’s worth it,” and suggested, “Let’s give 500,000 won to the mother as a reward for her hard work.”
In response, the ‘solo travelers’ played a final solo game using the character Young-hee from ‘Squid Game’. Here, Kim Dae-hee ended up as the solo traveler and willingly paid 500,000 won. Additionally, Yoo Se-yoon, who received the ‘outdoor sleeping’ penalty, set up a tent alone in the yard and fell asleep, demonstrating the greatness of the ‘solo spirit’ that says, ‘If you get caught, you must do it’.
‘Solo Tour 3’ airs simultaneously on Channel S, K·star, and NXT.
