IVE’s An Yu-jin Lights Up ‘Earth Arcade 3’ with Unmatched Variety Charm
An Yu-jin of IVE continues to prove she’s more than just a K-pop idol. On the latest episode of tvN’s variety show Earth Arcade 3, aired on June 2, she captivated viewers with her infectious energy, sharp wit, and laugh-out-loud moments.
Filming took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where An Yu-jin kicked off her chase for “Torongi,” a character who fled with the Jade Emperor’s corporate card. During a stop at a trendy Middle Eastern brunch café, Yu-jin participated in a category-based word game. She flexed her persuasive skills with creative reasoning and cheeky negotiations, earning the nickname “Game Director” from the production team.
Her comedic timing was on full display, particularly when she deflected judgment calls with a sly “Let’s just move on,” and offered justifiable logic to justify borderline answers. Fans and crew alike were entertained by her seasoned variety sense.
Later, after meeting “Agent F” at the training center, Yu-jin joined her fellow castmates for underwater adaptability training. Dressed in a playful bunny swim cap, she joined Lee Young-ji and Lee Eun-ji in a hilarious synchronized swimming challenge, flaunting impeccable team chemistry as “Seal No.3.” Her exuberance carried into a K-pop throwback quiz, where laughter and dance ruled the day.
When IVE’s newest single “ATTITUDE” unexpectedly played, Yu-jin couldn’t contain her excitement, instantly getting into character. Her energy peaked while watching fellow castmate Lee Eun-ji practice the “Rampaging Guinea Pig” dance challenge—offering spontaneous dance tutorials and unleashing her unshakable dance instincts.
One standout moment came during a quiz featuring OSTs from iconic dramas. An Yu-jin quickly identified “Shower” by ECLIPSE from the drama Loverly Runner and couldn’t resist mimicking Kim Hye-yoon’s role as Im Sol. When others didn’t catch on to her impressions, she jokingly claimed, “It’s exactly the same, you just didn’t watch it!” drawing even more laughs from the set.
Whether guessing answers or not, Yu-jin never stopped dancing, even taunting opposing team members with cheeky moves. At one point, she pulled a quiz year marked “2006–2010” and confidently stated, “That’s when I debuted in K-pop.” While others looked on in disbelief, An clarified with a grin: “In my living room—in 2009!” She shared a childhood memory of falling in love with K-pop thanks to her older sister, humorously declaring it her unofficial debut watched by her mom.
Following this standout episode, Yu-jin also appeared on the Channel Fullmoon YouTube channel with her “Off-Road Experience” series Yu-jin’s Broom-Broom, and shortly after Earth Arcade 3 aired, joined Na Young-seok PD, Park Hyun-yong PD, and Mimi for a live review stream—further proving her dedication and versatility in entertainment.
Earth Arcade 3 continues to air every Friday at 8:40 PM KST on tvN, showcasing the vibrant synergy of its female cast, with An Yu-jin consistently stealing the spotlight.
