숨바꼭질2 hits 75M views across 213 regions as Hatsutohatsutsu episode logs 60% completion rate

75 million views, 213 regions, and a 60% finish rate

Mnet Plus horror variety 숨바꼭질2 (Breath Holding 2) has hit approximately 75 million cumulative views across all related content, with playback recorded in 213 regions worldwide. On Mnet Plus itself, the CJ ENM show ranked first in weekly IP usage contribution and was the most-watched content by new subscribers in their first week on the service.

The format drops K-pop artists into survival games where they evade an unknown pursuer for 4,444 seconds. Actor Lee Jung-hyun serves as storyteller, opening the narrative flow of each urban legend. The production team said they "focused most on whether the majority could feel intuitive fear and dread," concentrating on auditory tension and visual impact so participants feel fear from the story alone while viewers get an amplified experience on screen.

Hatsutohatsutsu episode stands out

The episode featuring Hatsutohatsutsu as the fourth player recorded a 60% completion rate. Cortis, Alpha Drive One, ZeroBaseOne, and Hatsutohatsutsu have appeared so far. Beyond the main episodes, special content Black Room extends the experience with a dark corridor mission.

The production team highlighted the teamwork angle: "Members overcoming fear and going to rescue captured teammates was particularly impressive. The tight relationships and teamwork of each team naturally emerged as we watched members outside cheering them on." They also admitted the whole crew is becoming fans of Lee Jung-hyun—her "detailed acting and unique atmosphere doubles the fun of the urban legends."

What's coming next

Four more episodes are on the way. Teams with comebacks scheduled for October–November 2026 will appear, along with a girl group player following Hatsutohatsutsu.

숨바꼭질2 drops every Friday at 6 PM on the Mnet Plus mobile app and web, with a replay slot on the Mnet channel every Saturday at 11 PM.