The final race of Kian84 and the Extreme Crew has begun. In the 8th episode of MBC's "Extreme84," aired on January 18, Kian84, Kwon Hwa-woon, and Kangnam started their last race on the harsh stage of the Arctic. The Extreme Crew took their first steps amid fear and tension, raising expectations about whether they could complete the extreme race to the end. The episode recorded a household viewership rating of 4.5%, setting a new personal best. In particular, the scene where Kwon Hwa-woon, who had been leading the Arctic marathon from the start, was overtaken one after another, rose to 7.1%. The 2054 rating, a key indicator of channel competitiveness reflecting changes in media consumption environments, recorded 2.2%.

A day before the competition, the Extreme Crew and runners participating in the Arctic marathon conducted a pre-inspection of the actual course for safety. Outside the bus window moving along the marathon course, steep slopes and canyon terrain unfolded, and as they got closer to the starting point, snow-covered runways and the Russell Glacier appeared. The Extreme Crew could not hide their mixed feelings about this environment. Upon arriving at the starting point, they admired the overwhelming scenery of nature and felt the burden of the Arctic marathon.

To prepare for the actual race, the three wore crampons and cold-weather gear and conducted test runs on the glacier, experiencing the Arctic cold, steep slopes, and the 10km glacier section, gradually becoming more silent. In particular, Kwon Hwa-woon struggled as he slipped repeatedly on the icy path, and Kian84 and Kangnam, who watched this, showed worried expressions. Kwon Hwa-woon confessed, "Honestly, I have no confidence," and the ace, who always aimed for first place, shaking was a shock to both the Extreme Crew and viewers.

At the marathon briefing, the harsh reality of the Arctic marathon was emphasized. Safety rules to prevent accidents were repeatedly explained, creating a completely different atmosphere from marathons in Africa and France, making the Extreme Crew nervous. Amid the tense atmosphere, Kian84 suggested making a wish with Kangnam's "lucky chest hair," causing laughter. Kangnam claimed, "I've never had a wish not come true when praying with my chest hair," and Kian84 plucked Kangnam's chest hair and shared it with Kwon Hwa-woon.

On the day of the competition at dawn, Kangnam and Kian84, who were challenging the marathon for the first time, showed nervousness and flustered, even forgetting their bib numbers. On the way to the starting point, the bus carrying the runners stopped on the icy road, signaling the tough start of the Arctic marathon. The Extreme Crew could not hide their anxiety. The runners at the starting line had to prepare for the race without enough stretching time due to the delay.

Finally, the starting signal sounded, and Kangnam hurriedly joined the race from the very back. Kian84 let go of the pressure and burden from the previous day and steadied his mind, saying, "Let's just enjoy running again." Kian84's more relaxed expression made even viewers feel pleased. Ace Kwon Hwa-woon surged to the front at the start and maintained first place early on, but due to the slippery course and the glacier section where he struggled the day before, he was overtaken repeatedly and dropped to third place. Kwon Hwa-woon tried to increase his speed, but a scene previewed at the end of the broadcast showed him struggling and stopping the race, heightening the tension to its peak.

Attention is focused on whether Kian84, Kwon Hwa-woon, and Kangnam can run to the end in this extreme environment. The Extreme Crew's challenge to human limits can be seen every Sunday at 9:10 PM on MBC's "Extreme84."