An Yu-jin of IVE Shines with Unmatched Variety Talent in tvN’s ‘Earth Arcade 3’

IVE’s An Yu-jin has once again established herself as a rising star in the entertainment variety scene with her performance in the June 2nd episode of tvN’s “Earth Arcade 3”.

Set in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the show followed An Yu-jin and her castmates as they chased down the elusive Torong who absconded with the heavenly credit card. In a local Middle Eastern brunch cafe, Yu-jin masterfully commanded a phonetic category game with persuasive flair, cleverly swaying the production crew with witty arguments and humor reminiscent of a seasoned host.

Her vibrant persona radiated during the meal reward challenge where, following a triumphant performance, she indulged in a delightful local feast. Her expressive eating and enthusiastic reactions added layers of fun to the show, turning even ordinary moments into meme-worthy gold.

The energy didn’t stop there—on the ride to the training center to meet Agent F, An Yu-jin turned the bus into a pop-up concert hall. Performing aespa’s hits with spirited dance moves and emotive expressions, she captured the attention of viewers with her Rockstar flair.

Later, during a swimming challenge, she joined Liz, Young-ji, and Eun-ji in a hilarious water segment wearing an adorable bunny cap, humorously dubbed “Seal No.3.” The team displayed impeccable chemistry, leading to nonstop laughs.

During a K-pop quiz event, IVE’s new single “Attitude” played, and Yu-jin couldn’t contain her excitement. She delivered impromptu dance tutorials and kept teasing rivals while performing back-to-back dance numbers—even when not winning the questions. A particular highlight was her homage to Kim Hye-yoon’s role in the drama “Seonjae Fly Me To You”, energetically re-enacting memorable scenes after guessing “Eclipse”’s “Sonagi.”

She later jokingly claimed she had debuted in the 2006–2010 era, revealing childhood memories of dancing in her living room and watching K-pop with her older sister: “That was basically my debut!”

Following this episode, An Yu-jin also showcased her adventurous side via YouTube’s Channel Fullmoon in ‘Yu-jin’s Vroom Vroom,’ and joined PDs Na Young-seok and Park Hyun-yong in a live review alongside Mimi, interacting with fans and adding depth to her on-screen persona.

Fans can catch more of An Yu-jin’s variety charm in “Earth Arcade 3” every Friday at 8:40 PM on tvN.