The situation
Lee Eun Ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin are set to star in tvN's new variety show "Space Rice Cake", a spin-off of "Earth Arcade 2" where they'll be working at a rice cake shop as punishment for failing an escape room mission. The show promises to feature their grueling work, labor-management conflicts, and a trip to Seoul. The premiere is scheduled for July 31 at 8:35 p.m. KST.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo seem unbothered, with one comment simply stating — "I'll watch it since Lee Young Ji is in it"
- The show's concept, born from a punishment in "Earth Arcade 2", has some fans curious about how the dynamic between the cast members will play out, especially with Lee Young Ji as the head chef
- The fact that the show will feature not only the cast's work at the rice cake shop but also episodes involving labor-management conflicts has some fans anticipating potential *사이다 (sai-da, or "satisfying") moments
The open question
The exact tone and balance between humor and drama in "Space Rice Cake" remains to be clarified, with fans waiting to see how the cast's chemistry and the show's concept will come together on premiere day. Specifically, how will the show balance the cast's grueling work with the promised dynamic episodes and labor-management conflicts.