Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and Ahn Yu-jin hit the viewers' laughter buttons with their unpredictable performances.
In the 7th episode of tvN's ‘Bbyongbbyong Earth Arcade 3’ aired on the 6th, Lee Young-ji caused a twist by winning first place, surpassing the serious contender Lee Eun-ji in the photo contest. In a character quiz where dinner was at stake, Mimi, who was the weakest in that field, performed well while the ace Ahn Yu-jin struggled, drawing attention with this unusual scene.
The broadcast recorded an average viewership rating of 2.8% in the metropolitan area, peaking at 3.4%, and an average of 2.6% nationwide, peaking at 3.3%, ranking first in the same time slot among cable and general programming channels. The target viewership rating for tvN, among men and women aged 20-49, was an average of 2.4% in the metropolitan area, peaking at 3.1%, and an average of 2.0% nationwide, peaking at 2.6%, making it the number one channel in the same time slot across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasting. (Nielsen Korea)
The participants, who were on a personal free trip, were given a mission to determine the ending fairy of this episode through a photo contest with a single photo taken during their travels. They had to express purity, passion, and Portugal through their photos. Ahn Yu-jin diligently took photos while enjoying coffee and cookies, as well as buying gifts for her sisters. Lee Eun-ji brought joy with her portrayal of a mother enjoying freedom after work. She decorated her photos with purchased props and captured various poses, raising expectations.
Due to a digital detox, Lee Young-ji, who did not have her phone, took photos with Mimi at a bakery, braving the fear of pigeons. However, while they briefly left their seats, pigeons attacked the table with the bread, and after buying fries, they settled in a place without pigeons, only to be surprised again by the sudden appearance of pigeons, heightening the excitement.
In response, Mimi and Lee Young-ji planned a test called the ‘Pigeon God’ test, where they would stand for one minute in the Comersio Square without pigeons. However, the moment they said there were no pigeons, birds appeared, and as soon as the test began, the birds flocked in, successfully completing the test in just 20 seconds, creating a rare sight that made photographers burst into laughter. Lee Young-ji, who was watching from a distance due to her fear of birds, expressed, “Sister, what if we call seagulls instead of pigeons?” and “I feel like this is an experience I can’t have in my life.”
Lee Eun-ji emerged as a strong candidate for victory, but in an unexpected turn of events, a photo capturing Lee Young-ji and a bakery employee stopping a pigeon that flew onto the table received 4 votes, leading to her first-place win. Ultimately, Lee Young-ji became the ending fairy, and her video adorned the end of the 7th episode.
Meanwhile, in the evening game character quiz, an astonishing scene unfolded where Mimi became the ace and Ahn Yu-jin became the weakest link. After the first round, Mimi continued to answer correctly, showing confidence and composure, while Ahn Yu-jin lost her rock-paper-scissors ability, missing the chance to taste food and recording three consecutive wrong answers, providing fresh entertainment.
Along with Mimi, Lee Young-ji also made strides, and the participants acquired tiger shrimp and butter rice in the 6th round, and Galician octopus in the 7th round. Additionally, they re-challenged the failed paella in the 8th round, successfully completing the character quiz by adding one round trip and one one-way for the first time, causing the viewers to cheer.
Lee Young-ji had to undergo a digital detox for an additional 4 hours due to the production team's failure to consider the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, Portugal. After the digital detox ended, Lee Young-ji became quiet with her phone, unable to take her eyes off it even when sleepy, soaked in dopamine. Furthermore, the broadcast on the 13th is expected to feature a competition between the detoxed participants and the production team, hinting at an uncompromising battle.
