On the night of the 4th, the show aired its final episode at 8:40 PM, featuring a unique 'camera detox' punishment for the first time. Cast members Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and An Yu-jin's Albufeira itinerary was replaced with photos and audio, leaving a lasting impression of fun until the very end.
The episode's ratings among tvN's target demographic of men and women aged 20-49 topped all channels, including terrestrial, in both the metropolitan area and nationwide. Every episode from the premiere to the finale achieved the highest ratings in its time slot, according to Nielsen Korea's data, which includes cable, IPTV, and satellite platforms.
During the evening, the cast played the 'Easy-to-Read Mind' game, where they had to predict the dinner ingredients chosen by others and prepare a meal with only those ingredients. With beef sirloin, pork belly, ssamjang, kimchi, grilled vegetables, and rice available, Lee Eun-ji and Lee Young-ji chose pork belly, Mimi picked ssamjang, and An Yu-jin selected kimchi. Despite the lack of rice, they attempted to win a bowl of rice through a game but failed. Producer Na Young-seok then offered to grant a wish if they succeeded in a 40-year-old game, reigniting their enthusiasm.
The next day, the cast faced a tense 40-year-old game challenge, with a friendship ring from a duty-free brand and the camera detox punishment at stake. Despite the efforts of ace players Mimi and An Yu-jin, they failed. However, they celebrated surpassing 20 million views on short-form content and were given another chance to win the friendship ring under downgraded conditions. Unfortunately, they failed again, leading to the camera detox punishment.
Back in Korea, the cast reunited for a 'Rooftop Party' and received the friendship rings as a reward. The five rings, including one for the production team, were engraved with the phrase 'Together Forever,' adding significance to the moment.
During the 'Rooftop Party,' they played the 'Easy-to-Read Mind Curling' game, which added dopamine to the atmosphere. The game, with added forbidden words and actions, saw teams 'Comedians' Lee Eun-ji and Lee Young-ji, and '20CM' Mimi and An Yu-jin, compete fiercely. The game seemed endless as teams lost curling stones or had their scores reset due to forbidden words and actions. Ultimately, the '20CM' team of Mimi and An Yu-jin emerged victorious after adjusting the stakes.
'Earth Arcade 3' brought warmth like spring in April and entertained viewers through the summer, delivering cheerful energy on Friday evenings. The show featured diverse games and unique punishments like digital detox, mouse detox, and camera detox, enhancing the fun typical of the 'Earth Arcade' series.
For four years, Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young-ji, and An Yu-jin have shared a deepening friendship, showcasing chemistry that oscillates between fantasy and chaos, creating legendary moments. Notably, 'Comedians' Lee Eun-ji and Lee Young-ji displayed their comedic talents and engaged in realistic couple skits that left viewers in stitches.
Mimi surprised with her unexpected wrong answers in games and occasional genius moments. An Yu-jin played a crucial role in capturing 'Torong' with her quick search skills and running ability. During the mouse detox, her creative idea of communicating through AI caught attention.
With each season, tvN's 'Earth Arcade 3' guarantees fun and concluded on the 4th.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr