In a viral twist, JTBC will team up with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to host the 2026 Gwanghwamun Space-Out Competition, titled 'Everyone is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness', on April 14 at Gwanghwamun Yukjo Madang.
Now in its 12th year, the long-running event reframes "doing nothing" as a sport for modern people living under constant stimulation and anxiety. The venue, Gwanghwamun Yukjo Madang, is an iconic space typically reserved for state ceremonies—and a rising K-culture hub that even staged BTS's comeback show. This "collective pause" in one of Seoul's busiest spots highlights the value of stopping in a success-obsessed society and promises participants a refreshing sense of liberation.
The rules are simple: do nothing for 90 minutes, and the citizen who maintains the calmest heart rate wins. On site, four themed spaces let visitors preview the vibe of the JTBC Sat-Sun drama Everyone is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness—an Entry Zone, a Photo Zone, a "Worthlessness Exchange" booth, and a Space-Out Lounge—so fans can experience the show's narrative in an immersive way.
Most notably, the drama's lead actors will show up in person. They plan to either join the competition or tour the exhibition zones, sharing in the show's "aesthetics of worthlessness" firsthand.
Netizens are already going wild: "Just imagining the actors spacing out is hilarious," "What an insanely clever promo idea," and "They weirdly seem like they'd be good at spacing out," are among the explosive reactions.
Meanwhile, 'Everyone is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness' premieres on the 18th at 10:40 p.m.