Idols' fierce rivalry over kimchi sparks chaos in 'Prince and Pauper'

The winner-takes-all travel variety show 'Prince and Pauper,' where top K-pop idols battle for the throne, has hit unexpected conflict. Amidst extreme circumstances, the fierce competitive spirit of the six members striving to claim the position of the Prince clashed even over a single, trivial food item.

A sibling brawl sparked by stir-fried kimchi

The six members—Leeteuk, Shindong, Dawn, Johnny Suh, Kim Yo Han, and Jisung—reached their physical limits during the journey. The small commotion that erupted once their energy was completely depleted triggered strange tension among the group. In particular, the members' reactions to a single serving of stir-fried *kimchi* went beyond a simple mealtime, resembling a struggle for survival.

While the members are doing their best to protect their status as Prince, accumulated fatigue has been enough to shake their composure. The dispute surrounding the stir-fried *kimchi* was intense enough to be described as a "sibling brawl," while simultaneously humorously revealing the extreme situation they face.

Physical limits reached, but the competitive spirit remains

In this unreleased footage, the physical pain and mental fatigue experienced by the members are revealed without filter. Even in a state of depleted energy, the members' refusal to let go of the Prince's power clearly demonstrates the "winner-takes-all" theme of the program. While the six idols entered the competition with different charms, they ultimately faced the desperate reality of exhausted stamina and risking everything over trivial matters.

Their journey continues every Monday at 11:15 PM on ENA, and fans around the world can watch the broadcast on global platforms including Disney+. The key draw of the program is watching the members check one another to seize the Prince's position while simultaneously collapsing from exhaustion.