S1·E520 8 People, 8 Colors Preference Race, Lucky Hobbies

Episode recap

In this episode the regular cast members are presented with a three‑stage hobby competition that serves as the central framework for the game. The staff prepares a set of prizes that will be awarded at the conclusion of the challenges, and each participant receives a lottery ticket that functions as the mechanism for determining the final prize distribution. The first segment introduces the members to the art of yodeling. Under the guidance of instructors identified as “masters of yodel,” the participants learn the basic techniques required to produce the characteristic vocal style and then perform the skill in a timed or judged format. Successful execution of the yodeling portion contributes to each member’s standing in the overall contest.

Following the vocal challenge, the competition shifts to rhythmic movement. The cast is taught two distinct dance forms: the Brazilian samba and the Hawaiian hula. Instruction focuses on the fundamental steps and gestures associated with each style, after which the participants are required to demonstrate the dances, again with the aim of earning points or advancing toward the ultimate prize. The juxtaposition of a high‑energy samba routine with the more fluid hula highlights the variety of skills the members must acquire within a single episode.

The final hobby task centers on a cappella singing. Participants receive coaching on vocal harmony and group coordination, then perform an a cappella piece that tests their ability to blend voices without instrumental accompaniment. Completion of this segment, together with the earlier yodeling and dance performances, determines the overall ranking of the competitors.

Throughout the episode the underlying goal remains the acquisition of the best prize, which is reserved for the contestant who secures first place after all three hobby challenges are judged. The use of lottery tickets adds an element of chance to the prize allocation, while the structured progression through yodeling, samba and hula, and a cappella singing provides a clear narrative arc that culminates in the announcement of the winner. The episode therefore combines skill‑based competition with the anticipation of the final prize draw.