The classic episodes’ cast was Jaesuk, Seokjin, Jongkook, Haha, Jihyo, Gary, Kwangsoo, and Joongki--8 members.
Episode 21
Guests: Lizzy, Kim Jedong (comedian)
Location: Various KTX train stations, ending at Gwangmyeong Station for the Bell Chase.
Games: Catch the 7:35 train, Pitstop Mission, Get the Flag at Gwangmyeong Station, 1 vs 9 (Hear the phrase from Jedong), Bell Chase
Highlights or notes:
For catch the train, they had 5 minutes to buy tickets from a kiosk, get hot drinks for all the team members at a vending machine, and catch the train.
The pitstop mission for each team was a little different. At the one stop along their journey, one member had to get off the train, withdraw $10 from an ATM and purchase something before reboarding the train before it left.
In the 1 vs 9, Jedong believed he needed to keep his heart rate down, but really, all 9 members had a prepicked phrase they needed to get him to say. (oh, the desperation)
Bell chase was 2 vs 8-Jihyo and Jongkook were the only chasers.
The hiding team had 1 hour to find 5 tickets.
My rating: 7. In spite of really enjoying the missions before the bell chase, this episode is less memorable than some others.
Penalty: Wear hotpants to next week’s Christmas Special opening
Episode 22
Guests: Choi Siwan (Super Junior, actor), Kim Minjong (actor), Lizzy
Location: Christmas Special at a department store with the largest toy store in the country.
Games: Shopping Game, Deceiving the Guest, Bell Chase
Highlights or notes:
The shopping game was played in rounds. Round 1 was to bring back the 5 most popular toys according to kids. Round 2 was the three most wanted toys of kids in the 70s. Round 3 was shop with a $50 budget (closest to $50 wins, tie breaker is number of toys)
Deceiving the Guest was a hidden mission, where everyone but Minjong knew what was happening. He believed they were acting out famous movie scenes. In reality, everyone else had to change from one Christmas shirt to another without him noticing.
This deceiving the guest was one of my all time favorites.
The hiding team had to find Christmas ornaments to decorate a tree. The name tags were on their socks.
My rating: 8
Penalty: hot pants and Santa coat to deliver presents.
Episode 23
Guests: Shim Hyungrae (legendary comedian), Lizzy
Location: ‘A’ Resort which hosted the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Games: Lift Quiz, Yonggu Comedy League, Bell Chase
Highlights or notes:
The comedy league was the running man members trying to perfect some of the most iconic skits from hyungrae’s early years.
The hiding team needed to find 4 hidden gold medals.
My rating: 7- some of the scenes in this episode are unforgettable, but the game itself was not my favorite.
Penalty: Skiing in hot pants.
Episode 24
Guests: Lizzy, Song Euni (comedianne), Lee Kyungsil (comedianne)
Location: Apartment complex is Siksa-dong, Ilsan
Games: Recycling Bin, Boys vs. Girls Heart-Pounding Meeting, Bell Chase
Highlights or notes:
Teams had to go apartment to apartment collecting recycling from the residents. The team that had the most recyclable items at the end of 5 minutes won.
The boys vs girls game was a heart monitor game. One male member and one female member would come forward. They would take turns asking each other questions. The member with the lower heart rate would get a point for their team.
The members in bell chase dressed up like iconic outfits from the popular drama “Secret Garden” which I recommend watching if you have time. It was fun.
The women (plus Jongkook) were the chasers.
The hiding team had to find 5 lucky bags.
My rating: 8
Penalty: Jogging around the park in long johns.
Episode 25
Guests: Lizzy, Park Boyoung (actress)
Location: Korean Manhwa (Manga) Museum
Games: 1 vs 9 match (Secret Gary), Theme Song Quiz, Bell Chase
Highlights or notes:
Speed Quiz played in several rounds is the cover game. During that game, Gary has to disguise himself as 5 members of staff and complete missions without Boyoung noticing. (camera man, audio staff-check mics, on-site staff-give water to members, coordinator-fix makeup, director-clap slate)
At a buzzer, teams would race to mics. Teams had to sing the complete theme song to a given animated show. If even one member was incorrect another team could steal the point.
Bell chase was funny! Jongkook had to wear a weight on one ankle.
The hiding team had to find 4 comic pages and post them to make a story.
My rating: 8
Penalty: Get caricatures drawn while wearing long johns.
Episode 26
Guests: Jung Jinyoung (actor--not the B1A4 member), Lee Moonsik (actor)
Location: Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade (Mall)
Games: Find the Guest, International Famous Song Quiz, One or the Other
Highlights or notes:
Find the Guest became the norm for the opening of the show for a long time after this and I miss it a bit.
The International Famous Song Quiz was a hoot. The members listened to a song and could take notes on the lyrics. Then they would attempt to sing it. The team closest to the actual lyrics would get a point.
One or the other was a game where the guests had to choose between options presented by each team.
NO BELL CHASE! *GASP*
My rating: 5 -- I loved find the guest but I missed the bell chase
Penalty: Ride the bus in long johns to the opening of the next shoot.
Episode 27
Guests: TVXQ (Changmin and Yunho)
Location: Seoul Arts Center
Games: Find the Guest, Draw in a Row, Unity Mission
Highlights or notes:
Find the Guest had a Phantom of the Opera Theme and this was the first episode where the guests had a way to get the members ‘out’ for the rest of the search.
Draw in a Row was like the telephone game mixed with pictionary. Some memes and repeated jokes come from this segment.
The unity mission was for the whole group to do a choreography correctly in a certain number of tries. There is no penalty for the week if they pass.
NO BELL CHASE AGAIN! *sadness*
My rating: 6 - I loved the find the guest and the drawing section, but the dance wasn’t my favorite. I had completely forgotten about it, if I’m honest.
Penalty: None
Episode 28
Guests: Kim Byungman (comedian)
Location: Anseong Dry Sauna
Games: Find the guest, Team Weight Loss Mission, Beat Byungman
Highlights or notes:
Kim Byungman was so much fun to watch in the find the guest.
The team weight loss mission had the entire team stand on a scale before and after doing ‘exercise karaoke’. The lowest karaoke scores had to eat. FAVORITE segment in many many many episodes.
Beat Byungman had 5 mini-games. The members had to beat him at any one in order to win. Sitting on a pylon, Pogo stick switch jump, nunchucks, super long straw suck,
My rating: 10! Watch this episode!
Penalty: Get a massage while wearing long johns
Episode 29
Guests: None
Location: Samseong-dong Aquarium
Games: Gather your teammates, Profile Creation, Balance Beam Cross Unity Mission
Highlights or notes:
Gather your teammates was a game where Jaesuk and Jongkook had to drive around to the members and get them to join their teams. There were many twists and mind games played. The bigger team wins.
Profile creation got silly. It wasn’t my favorite.
The members all stood on a balance beam and one member had to pass all the way from one side to the other. They had 10 chances. I found this game incredibly fun.
My rating: 6
Penalty: None
Episode 30
Guests: Seungri (formerly of BigBang)
Location: National Gugak Center (Historical Musical Arts Center)
Games: Find the Guest, Find the Master Singer, Jump Rope Unity Mission
Highlights or notes:
Between Find the Guest and Find the Master Singer, the members decided to do a funny face/picture segment.
Find the Master Singer degenerated into silliness pretty quickly. The reward was a penalty exemption, so they were competing too fiercely.
My rating: 7- I probably would have rated this higher at the time. Unfortunately, I struggle to watch things with Seungri after his scandal.
Penalty: None
