The ENA 'World Dice Tour' concluded its grand adventure with the end of the 5th round.

In the final episode of ENA 'World Dice Tour 3' (hereafter referred to as 'World Dice Tour 3') aired on the 27th, the Brazilian team 'Madmen', with Pani Bottle and Shin Seung-ho, the Bolivian team 'Wonjibri' with Wonji and Fabri, and the Chilean team 'Gabee and Uli' with Gwaktube and Gabee wrote the final page of their South American journey in the 5th round. The final episode achieved a peak viewership rating of 2.6%. The 'best moment' was occupied by Wonji and Fabri walking side by side on the non-touristy Salar de Uyuni. The endlessly stretching horizon and the reflection of the two on it left a deep impression of nature's wonders on the viewers.

The highlight of the day was the Salar de Uyuni tour with Wonji and Fabri. Dressed in colorful outfits to capture life's best shots, the two faced heavy rain after dark clouds and thunder. Just when it seemed like it would end, a magical scenery unfolded with the sky clearing and a rainbow appearing during lunch. Wonji and Fabri raced across the bright white salt flats, and finally, the largest mirror landscape on Earth appeared before their eyes, allowing them to feel why this place is on every traveler's bucket list. The spine-tingling moment, as if on another planet, reached its peak as the sun began to set. In the middle of a desert reflecting the red-tinted sky like a mirror, sitting at a table sipping wine while watching the sunset evoked an indescribable wave of emotions. Even Pani Bottle, who has visited this place three times, marveled, saying, "It was a miraculous sight that was possible because of the heavy rain, something I had never seen before." Wonji and Fabri beautifully adorned the perfect finale with romance.

Pani Bottle and Shin Seung-ho visited Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil. Passing through dense forests, the mysterious sand dunes and the aquamarine lakes formed from rainwater during the wet season displayed an unreal spectacle. Pani Bottle, who had already considered this place a bucket list item before departure, reflected after his emotional experience, "I felt proud to have been to all kinds of places, yet I realize I still have a long way to go." And that feeling deepened even further in the Brazilian sky. The two moved to Rio de Janeiro and challenged the last highlight activity, paragliding. As they soared into the sky, the brilliant and vast nature spread below them, offering a moment that felt almost magical, prompting Shin Seung-ho to express, "I truly feel grateful," and he ended up in tears. Thus, the 'Crazy World' mission was cleared with six tasks, surprising the production team, while the 'Madmen' thoroughly enjoyed the thrilling activity with humility and gratitude before nature, filling their final moments with emotion.

Gwaktube and Gabee took some time to heal at the Haeometricas hot springs in Pucon, a popular resort destination for locals in Chile. In the deep mountainous area, hot spring water gushed from a volcanic region, creating 18 hot spring pools with varying temperatures. It was an unusual place where one could enjoy both forest bathing and hot spring bathing. While they soaked in the warm springs, the two shared laughter over the reality sibling chemistry when Gwaktube, attracting attention with his dramatic entrance into the water, said he was embarrassed by Gabee's antics. The next day, Gabee took an outdoor salsa class she wanted in front of Lake Villarica. With 20 years of dance experience, Gabee skillfully copied the instructor's movements, while Gwaktube tripped over his steps and provided comic relief. However, after several practices, their Pucon 'La La Land' was beautifully completed. Unexpectedly, a surprise happened during their final agenda. It was revealed that the pedal boat tour, which they had reserved and paid for online, was a scam. Gwaktube showcased his true talent as a travel creator, calmly proceeding with the refund process and emitting a dependable brotherly vibe, while Gabee was moved by the warm help from locals and overcame the situation with her inherent positive energy. Thus, the two collected yet another unforgettable memory and wrapped up their Chile trip with romance and positivity while riding a unicorn boat.

The three teams, having completed their South American journey, sat back in front of the game board to face the moment of destiny. According to the rules, at least one team must reach the starting line for the trip to conclude. However, the first runner, Shin Seung-ho, rolled a 6 in a single throw, crossing the starting line and effectively ending the season 3 journey with a flourish. In the studio watching their journey, there were meaningful reflections. "They say you learn the most wisdom from travel, and seeing 'Gwaktube and Friends' grow season by season was even more touching," noted Noh Hong-cheol. Joo Woo-jae also shared, "It was a journey where we filled in each other's needs as if we had truly become one family," collectively reflecting on the lingering emotions of the finale.

'Gwaktube and Friends,' who led the long journey of the 5th round, also delivered their closing thoughts. Pani Bottle expressed gratitude, saying, "There were many travel destinations that felt difficult to approach alone, but it became an even more valuable memory because I was with wonderful partners." Wonji reflected, "This season felt like a blockbuster in which we had lots of fun in the world. It feels like we have completed a truly long game," savoring the lingering emotions. Gwaktube remarked, "Solo travel is nice, but the memories with the partners I met this season will particularly linger in my mind," noting his most memorable moment was overcoming his fear of heights during a Himalayan plane tour.

The director, Kim Hoon-beom, first expressed gratitude, stating, "It has been nearly a year-long grand adventure, and I am grateful that we could finish it without major accidents," thanking the cast, crew, and all the viewers. He continued, "Everything from Wonji's long-time wish of meeting Kim Jong-min, the unexpected meal created by Lee Jang-woo in the desolate and challenging Egypt's Marsa Matruh, to the overly vast Brazilian 'Crazy World,' which made filming difficult, remains memorable," sharing fond behind-the-scenes stories. Finally, he did not forget to offer warm encouragement, saying, "'Gwaktube and Friends' has grown each season, and now feels like a true family. I hope for a healthy and safe travel journey going forward."

Meanwhile, the final winner of 'World Dice Tour 3' is scheduled to be announced on July 6, Sunday, through TEO's official YouTube channel and SNS.

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