After topping its time slot all season, SBS variety series "Island Hero" signs off Tuesday at 9 p.m. KST. The show follows Lim and his friends as they freestyle small-island life with zero itinerary.
For the finale, the crew plots an over-the-top pay-it-forward project. To mark their last day on Somodo Island, they plan, cook, and host the village’s biggest bash yet―start to finish. The centerpiece? Lim’s live set. "I’ll sing until the sun goes down!" he promises, teasing endless encores that delight the island’s seniors. From groove-ready numbers to tear-jerking ballads, the emotion-packed concert takes center stage in the last episode.
Celebrity Chinese chef Lim Tae-hoon rolls out his secret-weapon dishes for the feast―from hard-to-find-on-the-island jjajangmyeon to elevated plates with a signature kick. Newly "promoted" to head chef, Lim Young-woong jumps on the line with whirlwind wok-tossing and razor-sharp knife skills. The spread has locals marveling, "Never thought we’d see a day like this." What’s the ace up Chef Lim’s sleeve, and how do the dishes crafted by Young-woong’s own hands taste? The episode serves it all up.
Meanwhile, comedian Heo Kyung-hwan―who skyrocketed to "emotional support human" status last week just by showing up―keeps the laughs coming. He coaches Lim in the kitchen, the two queue up a new track side by side, and their easy chemistry only deepens. Then an unpredictable mishap flips the island vibes, prompting Heo to crack, "I’m sending a cease-and-desist!" as the set erupts in laughter. What rattled him, and how big will his comedy chemistry with Lim blow up this week?
A fan-favorite segment returns, too: the behind-the-music peek at Lim’s new album. This time, the team spotlights the making of "Since I Sent My Reply." Lim shares the real-life story behind the song, while science educator Orbit delivers a playful, data-driven breakdown of the lyrics’ "true meaning." There’s even a surprise phone call with a mysterious woman that stuns everyone―who is she, and what fan-pleasing anecdotes will spill next?
With Lim’s candid confessions and a grand farewell concert from the island crew, "Island Hero" wraps up Tuesday at 9 p.m. KST on SBS.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)