Leeteuk, Jisung, and more face final mission in 'Prince and Pauper'

The winner-takes-all travel variety show 'Prince and Pauper,' where six K-pop idols compete for the position of a prince, is approaching its long-awaited finale. Comprised of Leeteuk, Shindong, Dawn, Johnny Suh, Kim Yo Han, and Jisung, the group will face a final mission prepared by the production team on their last day in the unique setting atop a yellow submarine.

A final showdown atop a yellow submarine

On the final day of the journey, the cast gathered at a special location: atop a yellow submarine. The six members, who have competed fiercely throughout the trip, must now unite as 'one team' to tackle a group mission thrown at them by the production team. Their final solidarity and potential for unexpected twists are highly anticipated as they fight to determine the ultimate winner.

This mission is expected to go beyond a simple game, serving as the crucial turning point that decides the winner of the entire trip. The key interest lies in what results these six idols—Leeteuk, Shindong, Dawn, Johnny Suh, Kim Yo Han, and Jisung—will produce by uniting despite their different charms. Fitting for a grand finale, the mission will act as the decisive factor in determining their fate.

Where idol solidarity meets competition

The six protagonists of this journey are K-pop idols with distinct personalities. The lineup of Leeteuk, Shindong, Dawn, Johnny Suh, Kim Yo Han, and Jisung has maintained a high-tension dynamic throughout the trip based on their unique characters and capabilities. The requirement that those who fought fiercely for the prince's position must now move toward a single goal as 'one team' serves as the biggest variable in this episode.

Unfolding against the unique backdrop of a yellow submarine, the group mission demands a new dimension of cooperation and strategy from members who previously focused on individual battles. In a journey dominated by winner-takes-all principles, the core of episode 8 is how this group mission will sway the final outcome and how the shift to 'one team' will clash with or create synergy with their previous competitive structure.

The final sprint toward the prince's throne

'Prince and Pauper' has depicted a high-stakes competition among idols for the position of a prince. As every moment has been a battle, tension is mounting to see who will ultimately claim the throne through this final mission. Fans are eager to see how the bond and competitive spirit of the six members will intersect in the final moments.

'Prince and Pauper' airs every Monday at 11:15 PM on ENA. Following the broadcast, it can be streamed on global platforms including Disney+ (Korea and Japan), STARZPLAY (Middle East), and Qinghua Telecom (Taiwan). Related news can also be found via TEO's official SNS channels.