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'How Do You Play?' Yoo Jae-suk's cycling club faces immediate crisis as members struggle
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'How Do You Play?' Yoo Jae-suk's cycling club faces immediate crisis as members struggle

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Yoo Jae-suk forms a new cycling club, 'Whistle Riders,' with members including Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Joo Woo-jae.
  • The club's first regular ride faces immediate challenges as members struggle with the physical demands, with Joo Woo-jae complaining his thighs are about to burst.
  • New members Jung Jun-ha and Park Young-jin join the group, adding to the comedic potential as they navigate the cycling outing.

Yoo Jae-suk is embarking on a new venture in the variety show 'How Do You Play?', forming a cycling club named 'Whistle Riders.' The show's latest episode features the club's inaugural regular riding session, with Yoo Jae-suk joined by Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Joo Woo-jae.

My thighs feel like they're going to burst.

โ€” Joo Woo-jaeJoo Woo-jae expresses his physical struggle during the cycling club's first ride.

The group's initial outing is quickly met with difficulties. Shortly after starting their ride along the Han River, members begin to express their discomfort. Joo Woo-jae vocalizes his struggle, stating, "My thighs feel like they're going to burst," and requests a break. Adding to the comedic tension, new member Park Young-jin, a comedian known for his past roles in 'Gag Concert,' expresses urgency about needing to switch public bicycles due to time limits, highlighting the financial pressure of potential extra charges.

I need to transfer Ttareungi.

โ€” Park Young-jinPark Young-jin shows anxiety about the time limit for using the public bicycle.

Further adding to the cast, Jung Jun-ha makes a notable appearance, sporting sunscreen all over his face, emphasizing his commitment to skincare. Park Young-jin also tries to assert his cycling prowess by mentioning his annual subscription to Seoul's public bike-sharing system, 'Ttareungi,' declaring, "I'll show you how strong Ttareungi is, don't underestimate Ttareungi." However, his bravado quickly fades as the transfer time limit approaches, leading to visible anxiety. The episode sets the stage to see if Yoo Jae-suk can successfully lead the 'Whistle Riders' through their cycling adventures.

I'll show you how strong Ttareungi is, don't underestimate Ttareungi.

โ€” Park Young-jinPark Young-jin boasts about his cycling experience with the public bike system.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.