Viral Hit episode 10: The Comedy Crew, exposed

Viral Hit episode 10 was released on June 13, 2024, in Japan, and was also made available on Crunchyroll on June 12 for viewers worldwide. The episode delved into the introduction of new adversaries and explored Hobin’s plan and determination in facing them. As seen in previous instances where the antagonists took center stage, it was a challenging hurdle to overcome.

The Comedy Crew is a collective group, consisting of multiple individuals rather than just one opponent. Hobin’s crew must rely on their cleverness as their opponents possess significantly more influence. Their objective is not simply to physically defeat them on camera, but to publicly expose them.

In episode 10 of Viral Hit, the show continues to explore Bomi’s current state after the suspenseful cliffhanger in episode 9. Along with that, many other topics are also addressed.

Viral Hit episode 10: Hobin trains to fight The Comedy Crew

The Comedy Crew’s Real Personalities

Viral Hit episode 10: The Comedy Crew's true personalities (Image via Okuruto Noboru Inc.) — Viral Hit episode 10: The Comedy Crew’s true personalities (Image via Okuruto Noboru Inc.)

The Comedy Crew, a group of five individuals known for their ambush comedy, first gained recognition in Viral Hit episode 9. Their content focuses on pranking unsuspecting individuals, resulting in both laughter from their audience and their victims. With a subscriber count of over 700k, their success has inspired Hobin to consider making money through pranks as well.

Snapper and Gaeul both caution him against the idea, suggesting that pulling pranks without proper planning or a script can be very risky. This is further exemplified by The Comedy Crew’s deceptive behavior, where they portray themselves as kind and well-mannered on camera, but their true personalities are far from it. This serves as a reminder of Pakgo’s past performances in previous episodes.

Bomi’s condition spurs Hobin into action

Viral Hit Episode 10: Bomi's Condition, Hobin's Resolve (Image via Okuruto Noboru Inc.) — Viral Hit Episode 10: Bomi’s Condition, Hobin’s Resolve (Image via Okuruto Noboru Inc.)

The tenth episode of Viral Hit reveals the aftermath of the cliffhanger in episode 9, showing how Bomi was affected. Contrary to initial fears, she was not hit by the oncoming car. Instead, she landed awkwardly on her right leg when she fell due to the Comedy Crew’s prank of throwing a snake, resulting in her hospitalization.

Despite being shaken up by the car narrowly missing her, Bomi was further angered by The Comedy Crew’s decision to film and mock her distress. This also incensed Hobin and Munseong, leading Hobin to vow to take down the Comedy Crew completely.

The Comedy Crew’s Staged Content

Gaeul and Snapper both noticed an issue with the Comedy Crew’s footage, and by the halfway point of Viral Hit episode 10, it was evident that their content was staged. The Comedy Crew was also earning approximately 2 million yen per month. However, Hobin’s team required solid proof and a confession in order to prevent the Comedy Crew from making a comeback, just like Pakgo did.

Luckily, assistance unexpectedly comes from Rumi, the popular beauty guru who now has a strong following of 120k subscribers. Initially, it appeared that she was only interested in gaining fame and wealth, as she proposed the idea of prank videos for monetary gain. However, after Hobin’s stern reprimand and a conversation, she changes her perspective.

The Comedy Crew, revealed

Viral Hit episode 10: Exposing The Comedy Crew (Image via Okuruto Noboru Inc.)

In episode 10 of Viral Hit, Hobin’s plan is put into action as Rumi meets with The Comedy Crew to film a video about intentionally spilling coffee on an upperclassman’s shirt. However, the atmosphere quickly changes as The Comedy Club accuses Viral Hit of staging their fights and plans to sabotage them through deceitful editing and trolling.

Despite Rumi expressing her discomfort, The Comedy Club’s leader Hyeonseok attempts to manipulate her by revealing a video of her insulting their viewers. However, Rumi surprises them by confessing that she had been recording the entire exchange and was using it to expose their deceitful behavior. She boldly declares that she will never collaborate with The Comedy Crew again and has no intention of staging any further acts, confident that Viral Hit will have a successful future without them.

Hobin’s Intimidation Failure

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Samdak’s upcoming lesson focuses on how to confront multiple opponents. Despite initially teasing and claiming that the task is too difficult for beginners, Samdak ultimately provides helpful guidance on bluffing and intimidation. Hobin puts this advice into practice by wearing insoles to appear taller, lowering his voice, and projecting a more intimidating presence.

Despite Hobin’s typical bad luck, he manages to successfully intimidate the Comedy Crew, but then one of his shoes falls off. As he freezes up in embarrassment and the audience laughs, the preview for the next episode starts. In the upcoming episode, Hobin will have to fight off three opponents without the help of Samdak’s lessons.

Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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In episode 10 of Viral Hit, the show faces a new challenge as they are pitted against a rival channel. This is a different kind of battle compared to their previous encounters with Pakgo and Taehun, as their competitor is actively trying to undermine and ruin their channel. The teaser for episode 11 hints at the continuation of this conflict, with Hobin facing a trio of opponents while Bomi struggles to escape her stalker’s grasp.

These recent episodes have significantly contributed to the development of the world and have begun to flesh out the characters. In addition to Hobin, other characters like Gaeul, Bomi, Kim, and Snapper are becoming key players. Rumi also makes frequent appearances and experiences personal growth, despite initially joining Newtubing solely for fame and followers. It was heartening to witness Rumi’s change of heart as she helps Hobin, after causing chaos in episode 1 and attempting to exploit him for views in episode 3.

The upcoming episode will be a test of Hobin’s strength as he will need to face challenges without any prior guidance. Additionally, the looming danger posed by Mangi Hwang will bring difficulties for both Bomi and Hobin in the near future. Dealing with this on his own may prove to be too much for Hobin, which is why he is fortunate to have friends who will assist him.