Korean Comedy Stars Take on Ultimate Bug-Eating Challenge in Japan
South Korea’s beloved comedy legends Kim Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho, Jang Dong-min, Yoo Se-yoon, and Hong In-kyu are no strangers to hilariously extreme travel experiences—but the stakes have just gotten real—crunchy, even. On Episode 36 of Nidonnaesan Dokbak Tour 3, airing May 3 at 8:20 PM on Channel S, SK Broadband, and K Star, the group finds themselves in Japan’s Kyoto for a mission filled with laughs, reptiles, and one big bug bite—literally.
While exploring the serene landscape of Arashiyama, the crew ends their journey in an unexpected place: a reptile-themed café. Here, amid lizards and snakes, lies the punishment for the show’s “Most-Dokbak” member—and it’s not for the faint of heart: eating a fried cockroach.
Comedian Kim Jun-ho, ever the foodie, appears visibly shaken by the challenge. “Wait, cockroaches are considered food in Japan? That’s insane,” he exclaims. But the journey doesn’t pause for nerves. High-stakes games begin to select the unlucky “Dokbak” winner who will sink their teeth into the crunchy critter.
Tension builds as contestants nervously await the final round, where living pet cockroaches actually help select the losing team member. As the insects crawl closer, gasps and laughter erupt. Kim Jun-ho recoils, “Why is it the size of a thumb?!”
Once the final player is chosen, the crew has no mercy. “Make sure to give us full ASMR when you chew!” they tease. Surprisingly, the brave soul who eats the cockroach delivers a twist: “It’s crunchy, but I feel like athletic Yoo Se-yoon might even like it.”
Yoo Se-yoon, known as the health-conscious member, takes pause: “They say insects are high in protein… maybe I should try one?”
This bizarre culinary moment is just part of what makes Nidonnaesan Dokbak Tour 3 a must-watch. The chemistry between the cast, their brotherhood-style teasing, and their willingness to go above and beyond for a laugh makes this reality series an unexpected global delight. Tune in to see who took the bite, and if Yoo Se-yoon actually joins the edible insect revolution.
