In the drama 'Earth Arcade 2,', Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin Transform into Rice Cake Shop Owners

Lee Eun-ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin are transforming into rice cake shop owners. As a penalty for failing to complete the escape room mission set by Torong in 'Earth Arcade 2,' the four have been tasked with working part-time at a rice cake shop. tvN announced that the new variety show 'Cosmic Rice Cake Shop,' which captures their chaotic business adventures, will premiere on July 31 at 8:35 PM.

The Mental Breakdown of Novice Owners in Goheung

The four members first arrive in Goheung, the K-Space hub connected to the Moon headquarters. Here, they begin operating their rice cake shop, embarking on a full-scale business experience. As "rice cake novices" who have never handled rice cakes before, the process is far from smooth. To prepare food for customers, they must make the rice cakes themselves from the early hours of every morning while simultaneously developing various menus using them.

The atmosphere on set is much more intense than expected. Amidst a relentless onslaught of tasks, the members candidly show moments of shouting, mental breakdowns, and even burnout. In particular, on the first day of business at the Goheung store, a bewildering situation unfolds as they face an empty hall with not a single customer in sight. The chaotic process of the four members trying to coordinate their management styles also serves as a major comedic highlight.

The Mission to Move to Seoul and the Proven 'Earth Arcade' Chemistry

Unpredictable variables also emerge in the field. Just as they are getting used to the Goheung store, Lee Young Ji expresses a desire to "go to Seoul," and the headquarters seizes the opportunity to prepare for the opening of a Seoul branch, marking a new phase. The key point of interest will be how the four members adapt to and manage the Seoul store, which is much larger in scale than the Goheung location.

The division of roles among the members, who have already proven their fantastic chemistry through the 'Earth Arcade' series, is also noteworthy. Led by performer Lee Eun-ji, the group creates synergy through their unique personalities: Mimi, the hidden talent in the kitchen; Lee Young Ji, taking on the role of novice head chef; and An Yu Jin, the capable youngest member.

Meanwhile, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, tvN is running the '20tvN Joy Vacation' campaign. Until August 23, the network will host events for viewers to verify their watching of major tvN programs, including 'Cosmic Rice Cake Shop,' 'You Quiz on the Block,' and 'Amazing Saturday,' as well as verification events for visiting filming locations.

Broadcast Schedule and Event Information

The new tvN variety show 'Cosmic Rice Cake Shop' will premiere on July 31 at 8:35 PM.

Meanwhile, tvN is conducting the 20th-anniversary brand campaign '20tvN Joy Vacation' until August 23. Events to verify viewership and visits to filming locations for tvN programs, including 'Cosmic Rice Cake Shop,' 'You Quiz on the Block,' and 'Amazing Saturday,' will be held.