[Exclusive] Lee Eun-ji to An Yu-jin, The “Earth Arcade” gang to meet in spring… ‘Earth Arcade Season 3′ scheduled for April (Comprehensive)
[OSEN=Jang Woo-young] The viewers’ trusty companion, the variety show ‘Earth Arcade’ Season 3, is set to return with the spring.
tvN’s variety show ‘Earth Arcade’ features four adventurers gathered to capture a runaway moon rabbit who travel through time and space in a novel hybrid multiverse action-adventure variety format.
First airing in 2022, ‘Earth Arcade’ was initially criticized for its similarities to the show ‘New Journey to the West’ with some calling it the “female version of ‘New Journey to the West’.” However, with its fresh cast and veteran production team, the show managed to create a synergy that garnered positive reviews.
The unique cast combination contributed to the popularity of ‘Earth Arcade.’ Lee Eun-ji brought seasoned comedic timing, Lee Young-ji offered explosive energy, Mimi displayed clumsy charm, and An Yu-jin’s unpredictable comedy style added another layer of fun, occasionally catching the famed producer Na Young-seok off-guard, providing a different kind of amusement from traditional Na Young-seok shows. As a result of this fantastic synergy, ‘Earth Arcade’ Season 1 achieved a peak rating of 3.8%, making it a huge success.
Unlike the first season, which was set in the hot country of Thailand, Season 2 took the members to the cold country of Finland, delivering even more upgraded comedic moments and earning significant laughs from home viewers. Season 2 of ‘Earth Arcade’ proved its success with a peak rating of 4.1%.
Buoyed by the success of Seasons 1 and 2, tvN has included ‘Earth Arcade’ Season 3 in its 2025 lineup. With the previous year’s outstanding buzz and leading target ratings across all channels, tvN announced new programs including one with chef Edward Lee, a spin-off of ‘Kong Kong Pat Pat’ titled ‘Kong Kong Bap Bap,’ ‘Business Genius Baek Sa-jang,’ and ‘Sisters’ Direct Farm,’ alongside the new season of ‘Earth Arcade.’
Though the lineup has been announced, the specific broadcast date for ‘Earth Arcade’ Season 3 hasn’t been revealed yet. However, according to an investigation by OSEN, ‘Earth Arcade’ Season 3 plans to meet viewers in April, just as spring is in full bloom. Regarding this, a spokesperson from tvN commented, “The specific scheduling date is yet to be determined.”
Before Season 3, ‘Earth Arcade’ engaged with viewers through the spin-off variety show ‘Ttittippangppang,’ which captured the members’ struggles to obtain a driver’s license and their self-driven trips. ‘Ttittippangppang’ received much love, reaching a peak rating of 2.8%. /[email protected]
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