tvN's 'Handsome Guys' recently recorded ratings in the 1% range, prompting a revamp, leaving cast member Lee Yi-kyung in shock.
In the 41st episode aired on the 18th, the members faced a 'Fashion Deprivation' mission, where they had to spend a day in shabby pajamas after having their stylish outfits confiscated.
The episode opened with the 'Handsome Guys' members dressed in suits, reminiscent of an awards ceremony, walking the red carpet. However, they soon received the 'Fashion Deprivation' mission, losing all their fashion items. The production team provided only a white T-shirt, casual pajamas, and three-stripe slippers. Cha Tae-hyun and Oh Sang-wook, who received the 'Hongdan Pajamas,' humorously complained, "This will get censored," and "It's smaller than my underwear."
The members then played a 'Drink Cola and Hold in a Burp' game to choose their pajama designs. Despite the tough competition, Shin Seung-ho showed a special affection for the 'Orangutan Pajamas' and won first place, securing his favorite. Meanwhile, Cha Tae-hyun, who came last, reluctantly wore the 'Hongdan Pajamas,' joking about running around like a jogger if he had to go outside. Indeed, when he ventured out for lunch in Hongdae, he humorously denied his identity to passersby, claiming, "I'm not Cha Tae-hyun," and pretended to be part of a running crew.
Later, they played a game to quickly lower a rubber band to their necks using only facial muscles. The winner could purchase a top or bottom. Despite the risk of distorting their faces, the members battled with the rubber bands. Cha Tae-hyun, struggling with a stuck rubber band, exclaimed, "Do I have a protruding chin?" Kim Dong-hyun humorously surrendered early, saying, "My chin really sticks out, so it won't go down," causing laughter. Ultimately, Lee Yi-kyung won first place, securing jeans and showcasing newfound confidence.
The members then visited tvN headquarters for a meeting with the marketing team and variety show executives, despite their mismatched outfits. A PR representative expressed hope for 'Handsome Guys' to become a regular show, to which Lee Yi-kyung humorously reacted, "Weren't we regulars already?" During a meeting with the variety show executives, Kim Dong-hyun learned that a low kick from him could boost ratings. He declared, "If it raises ratings, it's not a hard task," and humorously delivered a low kick to Kim Yoo-gon, the variety show director, causing laughter.
Towards the end of the episode, a second clothing battle ensued. With evening plans for 'Flower Arranging & Bowling Club Activities,' securing decent outfits was crucial. The members engaged in a series of games, including 'Putting on Work Pants Without Hands,' 'Mouth Soccer,' and 'Building a Snack Tower with a Low-Frequency Massager Attached,' causing chaos and laughter.
Particularly, Oh Sang-wook, who impressed with his lunging skills in a previous 'Air Conditioner Deprivation' episode, successfully put on pants using lunges, earning the nickname 'Lunge Sang-wook.' In 'Mouth Soccer,' Shin Seung-ho, a former soccer player, enforced chaotic rules, while Lee Yi-kyung's 'Wet Cannon Shot' with a ping pong ball in his mouth had everyone in stitches.
As a result of the games, Cha Tae-hyun won first place, securing a full outfit, Oh Sang-wook came in second, winning one item, and Kim Dong-hyun reclaimed his shoes in third place. Having acquired the most clothes, Cha Tae-hyun humorously declared, "I wish the game would end here, let's not do more," positioning himself as the fashion villain once again.
tvN's 'Handsome Guys' airs every Thursday at 8:40 PM.
Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr