The episode airing on the 13th will be the final installment of Season 1. 'What on Earth!' will take a short break for reorganization before returning for Season 2. Host Jeon Hyun-moo promised, "I want to be with you on Thursday nights for a long time," assuring viewers of the show's return.
The episode opens with the story of a genius boy named Eun-sung from Gunsan. First, Eun-sung shows an extraordinary interest in calendars, demonstrating his ability to instantly identify the day of the week just by hearing a date, leaving everyone amazed. When he correctly identifies the day of Jeon Hyun-moo's 60th birthday party, the host's joy at it being a weekend brings great laughter.
Next, Eun-sung, who loves subway maps, revealed that despite living in Gunsan, he memorized the Seoul subway lines, including the Gyeongchun Line and express trains, after just two days of visiting the city. Jeon Hyun-moo expressed his admiration, saying, "He should be sent to Finding Genius," noting that even after living in Seoul for nine years, it’s not an easy feat.
Lastly, Eun-sung, who has a keen interest in sound, showcased his absolute pitch, starting to identify notes at the age of six. He amazed the MCs by playing songs on the piano after hearing them for the first time.
The next segment features a man known as 'Korea's Da Vinci,' who writes symmetrically. Claiming that all left-handed people are fake, the protagonist writes from right to left and even in mirror image. He can also write with both hands simultaneously, leaving the MCs in awe as they repeatedly hit the 'Wow!' button. After discovering his ability by chance, an MRI and brain scan revealed shocking results that surprised everyone.
Following that, a beautiful melody awaits in the next segment, featuring a 'ribbon piano player' with 13 million views and a 12-year-old girl who creates a gayageum using only a lunchbox and rubber bands, leading to the 'Wow! Real String Festival.'
The protagonist, who plays the piano with a two-meter-long ribbon tied to her fingers, has never revealed her face, but will make her first appearance on 'What on Earth!' During the reveal, she performed 'Magnetic' by Ailee and 'Candy in My Ear' by Baek Ji-young, showcasing her incredible talent.
Next, the 12-year-old girl who made a gayageum from a lunchbox and rubber bands completes the 'String Festival.' Her instrument, dubbed 'Goyageum,' has garnered 3 million views and will have its production secrets and performance tips shared on the show.
In the final segment of Season 1, a true romantic of our time appears: a man who has worn the same shoes for 27 years. The worn-out shoes bear the marks of time. The protagonist, who meticulously cares for his shoes with polish every day, even refused his daughter's request to wear new shoes on her wedding day, sticking to his beloved pair. The special story behind his attachment to 'those shoes' ultimately brings tears to Baek Ji-young's eyes.
The final episode of 'What on Earth!' Season 1 will air on Thursday, the 13th, at 9 PM.
[SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae]
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