Sixth Sense: City Tour Season 2 Episode 3: Strange University Town in Gangbuk - Full Recap & Spoilers
Aired: November 2025 | Guests: MIYEON (from (G)I-DLE) & Lee Dong Hwi | Theme: "The University Town in Gangbuk is Strange?"
Introduction: Autumn Vibes and Youthful Mysteries
Autumn has arrived in Seoul, and with it comes the third episode of Sixth Sense: City Tour Season 2. The cast—Yoo Jae Suk, Ji Seok Jin, Lee Mi Joo (Mimi), Ko Kyung Pyo, and Haha—embarks on a nostalgic journey through Gangbuk's vibrant university town. Home to institutions like Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea University, and Kyung Hee University, this area buzzes with youth, romance, and hidden gems. But one of these "strange" spots is a clever fake designed to fool even the sharpest senses.
Special guests MIYEON from (G)I-DLE, fresh off her solo comeback with the autumn ballad "Say My Name," and versatile actor Lee Dong Hwi (known for Reply 1988 and Extreme Job) join the fun, bringing star power and hilarious banter. From teleporting mishaps to chicken-roasting internet cafes, this episode is a delightful mix of nostalgia, food, and deduction.
Episode Highlights: Three Strange Spots in the University Town
The team visits three popular (or so they think) spots targeting stressed-out students: Strange Room, Strange Space, and Strange House. Each promises quirky relief, but only two are real. Let's break them down!
1. Strange Room: The Rotisserie Chicken Internet Cafe
First stop: A sleek PC bang (internet cafe) near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. What makes it "strange"? A massive electronic rotisserie machine grilling whole chickens and pork belly right on the wall! Priced at an unbelievable 7.9-9.9 USD, with creative sauces like cream cheese and doenjang, it's a gamer's dream—fuel up with protein while battling in League of Legends.
- Key Moment: The cast plays "Human Fall Flat," a teamwork game that destroys friendships (and nearly their sanity) for free drinks.
- Food Verdict: "Tastes like carbonara chicken!" – The sauces, crafted by a former school lunch chef, are a hit.
- Suspicion Level: High. Ji Seok Jin swears he heard about it from Haha and Yang Se Chan, but is it too good (and cheap) to be true?
Pro Tip: If you're in Seoul, hunt for real rotisserie-equipped cafes—trends like this are exploding among MZers!
2. Strange Space: The Walking Taco Mexican Spot
Heading to Kyung Hee University, they stumble into a tiny taco haven in Hoegi-dong. The gimmick? "Walking Tacos"—bring your favorite snack (chips, wafers, even squid rings), and the chef transforms it into a customizable taco in the same bag. Topped with birria meat or cheese mac, it's street-food perfection for on-the-go students.
- Key Moment: The snack-buying mission fails hilariously—octopus snacks and puffed wheat are "outdated." Wafers win by default.
- Food Verdict: "The taste of youth—sour, spicy, and slappy!" Priced at 5-8 USD, it's affordable but visually viral.
- Suspicion Level: Medium. No menu listing for walking tacos raises eyebrows, but the abroad-inspired concept feels authentic.
3. Strange House: The Bathhouse-Turned-Pub
The finale: An old bathhouse from 2001, shuttered by the pandemic, reborn as a cozy pub. Complete with scrubbing beds, murals, and a functional (but dry) tub, it serves homey hits like squid jjamppong ramen (13 USD) and Bibigo dumplings. The owner candidly admits using big-brand products for that nostalgic, hangover-curing vibe.
- Key Moment: Gen Z photo ops in the tub—Jae Suk's "aerial shot" fail is comedy gold.
- Food Verdict: "Real deal soju snacks—no chef pretension." Spicy beef noodles and whole squid shine.
- Suspicion Level: Low at first, but the humid kitchen and legal quirks spark doubts.
Fun Fact: Bathhouse pubs are a post-pandemic pivot—search "Seoul bathhouse repurposed bars" for more hidden gems.
Spoiler Alert: The Fake Reveal & Behind-the-Scenes Magic
Warning: Major spoilers ahead! After heated debates (and Ji Seok Jin's adamant "I heard it from Haha!"), the cast votes 4-2 for the internet cafe as fake. They're right! The "Strange Room" was a Sixth Sense creation, born from economic woes closing 490,000 bars and cafes in 2025.
The crew partnered with a struggling PC bang owner, installed a custom rotisserie (wall knocked down for fit!), and enlisted Schoolfood Master Chef Lee Mi Young for those addictive sauces. Even Haha and Yang Se Chan were in on the ploy—fake social media vids and casual "Running Man" drops tricked everyone, including viewers. Sales boomed post-episode, proving the concept's real potential!
Mimi wins the coffee truck prize for her sharp sauce deduction. Ouch for Seok Jin—targeted as the "weak link" again!
Guest Spotlights: MIYEON & Lee Dong Hwi Shine
- MIYEON: Her bubbly energy and "Say My Name" promo steal scenes. Fun fact: She's a Running Man alum—teasing Ji Seok Jin about ballads is peak idol charm.
- Lee Dong Hwi: From awkward first meets to Gen Z poses, his deadpan humor (and "bottom and top" fashion roast) lands perfectly.
Cast Dynamics: Ko Kyung Pyo's late arrival (manager cover-up?) and Ji Seok Jin's youth obsession ("I'd eat poop to look young!") keep the laughs rolling.
Why Watch Sixth Sense: City Tour S2 E3?
This episode nails the show's charm: Mouthwatering food tours, heartfelt nostalgia (Jae Suk and Seok Jin reminisce about billiards and old apartments), and edge-of-your-seat deductions. It's a love letter to Gangbuk's evolving university scene—green campuses, mural alleys, and cotton candy performers add whimsy.
Stream on [viu] or search "Sixth Sense City Tour Episode 3 full" for replays. Don't miss the teaser: Next up, freaky Incheon waters with MMA fighter Kim Dong Hyun and idol Chuu!
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