The latest episode of "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa" featured entertaining games, challenges, and an unexpected moment when Girl's Day Hyeri, a professed BTS fan, had difficulty remembering two of the members' names.
Here's what happened in the ENA's variety show.
Yutnori Arithmetic Quest: Battle of Wits
The first team challenge saw the introduction of an arithmetic Yutnori quest. While adhering to traditional Yutnori rules, each square contained hidden arithmetic operations, creating an engaging challenge for both the participants and viewers.
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With cash rewards and victories separate, the game intensified the overall excitement.
Hidden Quest: Tale of Betrayal
Upon their loss, the Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa team (Hyeri, Miyeon, and Leejeong) received a secret offer from the production crew. The hidden quest required betraying their fellow members, leading to internal conflict and an eventual unanimous betrayal.
This unexpected turn of events brought laughter to the set.
Girl's Day Hyeri Conquers the Spicy Hotpot Challenge
As part of the hidden quest, Hyeri attempted a spicy hotpot challenge.
Using an upside-down pot lid, she had to consume the hotpot without splashing, finishing all the solid food inside.
After some initial struggles, she emerged victorious, allowing her teammates to savor the hotpot as well.
K-POP Knowledge Quiz: Hyeri's Achilles Heel
The group quest involved testing the members' K-POP knowledge through a quiz. Hyeri faced difficulties when she couldn't recall two BTS members' names.
The Girl's Day singer said, "I'm going crazy. I really can't remember. What can I do?"
Her fellow cast members looked on in disbelief as Hyeri failed to recall two BTS members' names.
Despite appealing to her teammates by saying, "I am also an ARMY. I like BTS," Hyeri ultimately struggled to name all the group's members.
Feeling embarrassed, Hyeri blamed the show's production team for raising the issue.
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Kim Chaewon also added fuel to the fire by stating, "You know, I can guess all of BTS' names," which only served to further infuriate Hyeri.
Despite her initial struggles, Hyeri eventually admitted that she was unable to recall all the members' names, specifically Jin and Jimin.
As her teammates realized her struggle, they jokingly distanced themselves, leading to laughter on set.
Despite Hyeri's insistence that she was a BTS fan, her situation didn't improve, leaving viewers and fellow cast members surprised.
Fans React to Hyeri's Struggle with BTS Trivia
As news of Hyeri's lapse in memory spread, fans posted a thread on an online forum to discuss her K-POP knowledge. Some defended her, stating that everyone has memory lapses, while others questioned whether she was genuinely a BTS fan.
The debate continued, with opinions divided over the significance of her inability to name all the members.
Choi Yena's Impressive Personal Quest
Choi Yena tackled a challenging mission, demonstrating her cleverness under pressure and earning 1000 cash.
Subsequently, she assisted her teammates Kim Chaewon, (G)I-DLE Miyeon, and Rijeong in completing their individual quests, crafting an ideal debt relief narrative.
Confronting Reality: Kim Chaewon's Admission
After Kim Chaewon failed to list five hit songs by her role model IU, she confessed her admiration for the singer and expressed a longing to meet her.
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In response, Hyeri playfully pointed out that she wouldn't have the chance to encounter IU, given her inability to answer the question accurately, which incited laughter on the set.
Don't Miss Out on the Fun
Tune in to "Hye-Mi-Lee-Ye-Chae-Pa" every Sunday on ENA to catch more entertaining moments, games, and challenges with Hyeri and the rest of the cast.
The show delivers a captivating mix of humor, rivalry, and camaraderie that consistently engages viewers week after week.
