Girl's Day Hyeri recently made a tearful confession during a mukbang challenge on the popular Korean variety show "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa." The singer and actress faced the most uncomfortable mukbang of her career, leading to a heartfelt and emotional moment where she admitted, "I'm not happy."
Toughest Mukbang Challenge
On the 9th episode of ENA's "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa," which is going to air on Sunday, Hyeri, alongside other popular idols, was tasked with completing a difficult malatang wonton challenge. The goal was to avoid splattering the soup on a white canvas while eating the dish. It started out well but Hyeri soon felt pressured as (G)I-DLE's Miyeon and Lee Jung's meal depended on her success. If she fails to do the challenge, the other two won't be able to try the dish.
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Hyeri, known as the "original idol mukbang queen," has showcased her ability to eat deliciously on various entertainment shows and content. However, this challenge proved to be the most uncomfortable of her career, capturing the audience's attention.
Emotional Moments and Laughter
As the challenge unfolded, Hyeri couldn't help but show her emotions, confessing with teary eyes, "This doesn't feel like eating a meal. It feels like a punishment. I'm not happy." Despite the emotional outpouring, the situation brought laughter to the set as Lee Jung and Miyeon displayed their seriousness and determination, seemingly intent on helping Hyeri succeed.
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Lee Jung also mentioned her love for malatang, hoping for her sister's success, while Miyeon expressed her anticipation to try the dish for the first time. Their reactions, however, only added to the pressure Hyeri was already feeling.
Betrayal and Intrigue
Adding to the drama, the keyword "betrayal" is said to be hidden behind Hyeri's mukbang challenge, raising curiosity among viewers. The Girl's day member then teased the audience with a remark: "This is why people should live kindly," hinting at the upcoming season 2 of "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa."
No Deeper Meaning
In the end, it appears that there is no deeper meaning behind Hyeri's emotional admission during the mukbang challenge. The heartfelt moment was simply a part of the show, which aims to entertain and engage viewers with a mix of laughter, challenges, and surprises. "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa" continues to captivate its audience by providing a glimpse into the lives of popular idols and showcasing their authentic experiences in the entertainment industry.
In the upcoming May 7th episode, viewers can look forward to an exciting arithmetic yut-nori game between the Hye-Mi-Lee team (Hyeri, Miyeon, Lee Jung) and the Ye-Chae Party (Choi Yena, Kim Chaewon, Patricia). Amidst the friendly competition, Miyeon adds humor to the situation by jokingly blaming their challenging circumstances on the teasing they've received about their privileged backgrounds. Be sure to tune in to ENA's "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa" to catch this exciting episode and Hyeri's emotional mukbang challenge.
Meanwhile, "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa" continues to enjoy success in the ratings. The show ranked first in the 15-29 age group usage rate for the fourth week of April, as reported by the OTT content rankings. According to data gathered by the Korea Research Institute, from April 24th to 30th, the show's usage rate reached 3.6%, maintaining its popularity among the 1020 generation. The show has sustained its strong performance, receiving warm responses from its target audience.
