EXO's Kai and IVE's Jang Wonyoung Embark on a Unique Military Experience Together

EXO's Kai and IVE's Jang Wonyoung are set to embark on an unprecedented joint military experience in the popular variety show 'The Convict: The Man Who Changes Every Day' (hereafter referred to as 'The Convict').

In the third episode of the special vacation edition of 'The Convict' Season 6, produced by the multi-platform content company OOTB (CEO Lee Hyun-sook), Jang Wonyoung makes a surprise appearance as a guest. She joins Kai in a military academy boot camp experience, showcasing their delightful chemistry. While Kai seems apprehensive about the 're-enlistment' scenario, Jang Wonyoung exudes a 'lucky Vicky mindset,' expressing excitement about the joint enlistment. She even shares the backstory of why she volunteered, surprising Kai with her enthusiasm. Kai, acknowledging her positive mindset, admits, "Even as a senior, I learn a lot from her attitude."

Jang Wonyoung's positive attitude is put to the test as she begins intense military training, gradually losing her initial enthusiasm, much to the amusement of viewers. She participates in grueling PT exercises, mountain runs, and obstacle course training alongside military academy students. At one point, she humorously attempts to negotiate the number of PT exercises with the instructor and jokingly asks, "Can I catch a taxi here?" during a break. The highlight of the training is the mountain rope course, where Jang Wonyoung faces a significant challenge, apologizing to Kai for suggesting the experience. Viewers are left wondering if she can maintain her 'Wonyoung mindset' throughout.

Kai shares a surprising confession with Jang Wonyoung, recalling his initial training camp experience where an instructor asked him, "Are you Jang Wonyoung or Ahn Yujin?" He even answered the question, much to Jang Wonyoung's amusement. She playfully demands to know his response, slipping into 'instructor mode' and warning him to answer carefully. The anticipation builds as viewers wonder what Kai's actual answer was and how their playful banter unfolds during the joint enlistment.

Before the military experience, Kai sets the mood with his favorite music, catching everyone's attention. Using Melon's new AI-based music curation service 'DJ Malangyi,' he receives personalized music recommendations based on his listening history. Kai expresses amazement at the AI's accuracy, noting how it perfectly analyzed his preferences, including songs from fellow artists like NCT Dream and Taeyeon.

'The Convict' continues to captivate audiences as EXO's Kai explores various academic fields worldwide. The special military academy experience with Kai and Jang Wonyoung can be viewed on the OOTB Studio YouTube channel at 5 PM.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr