Aired on: 12-11-2016
Guests: Yang Se-Hyung, Dok2, Gaeko, BewhY, Song Min-ho, Zico, DinDin, Seol Min-seok
Episode at a glance (minor spoilers):
The episode starts with the announcement of a new project, the combination of history and hip-hop. Jae-suk then visits Dok2 at his house. The rest of the rappers are then introduced together (without Dok2). They then had a history lesson with Mr Seol Min-seok, the purpose being to seek inspiration for their lyrics.
My Review:
Too many singing projects this year + hip-hop + korean history = no go for many of the international mudo community. For me, having enjoyed SMTM5, i am excited to see how this goes. The episode could be abit slow in the second half during the history lesson, but you can't find a more engaging history teacher than Mr Seol Min-seok. Dindin gets a special mention for creating a variety character so early in this arc.
Backstory, Reference, Inside Jokes:
1) Jung Jun-ha auditioned for SMTM5 earlier this year and BewhY is the winner of that season.
2) Zico is Infinite Challenge's official hip-hop teacher of sorts, having appeared on episode 472 to help Jun-ha with his hip-hop challenge. He then appeared during the LA Special to help arrange and record a hip-hop song.
3) Korea is currently in the midst of a political scandal, which is possibly why IC is doing this special. Like Mr Seol said, the solution lies in history.
4) I am sure Mr Seol Min-seok has appeared in the past too, will update with which episode once i can find it.
Entertainment Rating: 1/5
Meaningful Rating: 3/5 (as of now)
Episode Rating: 3/10
It's interesting to see that you gave this episode such a low entertainment rating. I agree. The only part I really enjoyed was seeing Dok2's house. The rapper intros were too long and the history lesson was too basic. I felt like it was middle school level information.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, I'm optimistic for future episodes because I'm a huge SMTM fan. Can't wait to see how Dok2 and BewhY do. :)
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Not too sure if the history lesson was basic because i am an international viewer. But like you, i am intrigue by the potential of the whole arc and hope that the outcome is as meaningful as it is intended to be!
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