On the latest episode of “출장 십오야” (The Game Caterers), viewers are in for a special treat as the show takes a trip to SM Entertainment, celebrating its 30th anniversary. The episode, airing on the 29th, features a star-studded lineup of 10 SM artists from different generations.

The episode kicks off with a fun 5v5 music quiz, with aespa’s Karina leading Team SM and RIIZE’s Wonbin leading Team SSM. Both teams compete fiercely for the grand prize: a bottle of luxury liquor. The game is full of laughter, with Suho jokingly asking, “Is it okay to give the answer to my team members?” and Hyoyeon humorously wondering, “If we win the liquor, can we share it by taking a sip each?”

Key, known for his K-pop knowledge, brings his skills from “Amazing Saturday” to impress the teams with his understanding of songs and choreography. A memorable moment comes when Key and Karina perform together, followed by a group dance featuring artists from the first to the fifth generation.

However, the episode takes a funny turn when both the senior and junior artists struggle to recognize each other's songs. This leads to a moment where Karina, overly excited, moves her shoulder and accidentally hurts Wonbin’s feelings. On the show, Wonbin reveals the full story behind this incident, adding a personal and emotional touch to the light-hearted competition.

To cool down the heated rivalry, the episode transitions to a group personality quiz that brings everyone together. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Hyoyeon, known for her funny and incorrect answers on past shows, can finally get some right answers this time. The quiz results will be revealed during the broadcast, adding more fun and excitement to the episode.

The SM Entertainment special of “출장 십오야” will air on the 29th at 8:40 PM KST, with the full version available on YouTube’s Channel Fifteen Nights at 10:00 PM.

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Former JYP Entertainment trainee Song Minyoung recently opened up about her emotional journey as a trainee and how her long-awaited debut was suddenly canceled.

A video titled "Idol Trainee, Working Holiday Traveler, and Teacher Go on a Trip" was uploaded to the YouTube channel GwakTube, where Song Minyoung shared her story.

In the video, GwakTube went on a two-day trip with fellow Koreans he met at a Japanese language school in Hokkaido. One of them was Song Minyoung, who previously appeared on Mnet’s 2015 survival show SIXTEEN—the program that formed TWICE. Back then, she was praised for her amazing vocal skills.

During dinner, GwakTube asked, "Do trainees have to diet a lot? I never thought I’d meet a former JYP trainee here in Japan."

Song Minyoung replied, "I never thought I’d meet GwakTube here either," before adding, "Trainees have to diet a lot. I started dieting when I was in eighth grade. I trained for six years, putting my entire middle and high school life into it."

When asked about the weight requirements, she revealed, "My standard weight was 47kg (103 lbs), but I was once told to lose more, down to 44kg (97 lbs)."

Then, she shared a heartbreaking experience: "Before TWICE debuted, there was already a group called SIXMIX, and six of us were supposed to debut. We had a set debut date, filmed a music video, and even finished recording our songs. But suddenly, everything got canceled."

She continued, "Then, out of nowhere, the company announced they would be launching SIXTEEN. So I participated, but while the others debuted, I was eliminated."

Song Minyoung admitted that the experience left a lasting impact on her: "I worked so hard to never feel ashamed in front of others. I used to believe that if I gave my all, I would succeed. But after going through this, I realized that effort alone isn’t enough. Since then, I haven't been able to put my all into anything again."

Listening to her, GwakTube shared his thoughts: "I’ve had times when I worked really hard, but things didn’t go my way, and times when I didn’t try as hard, yet things worked out. I think luck plays a big role. Hard work is important, but in the end, luck has to be on your side too."

Song Minyoung’s story is touching hearts, as many admire her perseverance despite the challenges she faced.

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