Infinite Challenge 391 – The Heat Wave Era Aired: 8/9/2014 Overview The members travel to the Joseon period, where they are forced to battle to preserve the most ice by a diabolical king. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 6 The game itself was pretty straightforward, with the usual boons and pitfalls included at intervals along…

Infinite Challenge 390 – Midnight in Seoul Aired: 8/2/2014 Overview Celebrities are invited to an overnight party with the IC cast. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 4 This episode was a last minute filming, and it showed – in terms of concept, it couldn’t have been simpler. It essentially became and old-school style talk/variety show…

Infinite Challenge 389 – Bangkok Tour Aired: 7/26/2014 Overview The members receive a free tour of “Bangkok” as a reward for their efforts in racing, and struggle to endure the day. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 5 The opening prank segment had a lot of potential, but the members were on to it a bit too…

Infinite Challenge 388 – Speed Racer #6 Final Race / Emergency Crisis Response Headquarters Aired: 7/19/2014 Overview The racing project concludes with the actual event, and Park Myung Soo comes under fire in the MuDo emergency crisis center. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 6 Very similar to last week’s episode in style and content, which makes sense as…

Infinite Challenge 387 – Speed Racer #5 – Qualifying Races Aired: 7/12/2014 Overview The actual competition begins with the qualification races for the main event. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 6 Although this episode mostly wrote itself, it was nevertheless very well coordinated and filmed. In contrast to the World Cup episodes, the IC staff seemed to…

Infinite Challenge 386 – Speed Racer #4 – Pre-Race Practice Aired: 7/5/2014 Overview Back to racing this week, as the members practice for the real thing, and determine who will take Gil’s spot. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 4 While it was largely out the staff’s hands (again) due to Gil’s idiocy and the race being…

Infinite Challenge 384 – IC Cheerleading Squad : Beginning of the World Cup Aired: 6/21/2014 Overview Half of the members go to Brazil for the first Korea Republic match, while the other half meet with guests to watch on TV. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 4 Again, not a great episode structurally, and again it’s largely due…

Infinite Challenge 383 – IC Cheerleading Squad : Brazil Preparations Aired: 6/14/2014 Overview The members finalize their guest cheerleading squad members, then engage in some activities to prepare for the trip Brazil. Staff Scores Planning and Direction: 4 Fairly straightforward episode this week, which was essentially a collection of set shoots in a semi-talk show format. While…