The discussion on world trends of 2017 was delayed from airing the prior week, and included guest writer Cho Seung-yeon who previously appeared on Episode 111. The three hosts, along with representatives Wang (China), Loubert (France), Lucky (India), Mondi (Italy), Ogi (Japan) and Tetto (US) were joined by prior representative Nikolai Johnsen (Norway – Korea University Koreanology student), prior intern from Episode 95 Muhamad Khalid Bin Ismail (Malaysia – business owner, in South Korea for ten years); and new interns – Anita Emefa Hato (Ghana, (Nogokpo, Agbozume) – Ewha Womans University Education Technology graduate student), Olga (Russia – Seoul National University International Affairs master's graduate), Jeren (Turkey – Sungkyunkwan University Korean language exchange student), and Tristan (United Kingdom – graduate student and former employee at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office).^[4][5][6]

The show's first two talks covered Interpol arrests of international fugitives and ambulance costs.^[7]

The first two talks were on Barack Obama's farewell address and policies pertaining to opting out of mandatory organ donation.^[11]

The show started with a celebration of the Lunar New Year. Cast played the "Arirang" on traditional Korean instruments – Tetto (geomungo), Mazzucchelli (gayageum) and Burgos (haegeum). Wang shared Spring Festival Northern Chinese dumplings with hidden jujubes for a special blessing.^[13][14][15]

Broadcaster and comedian Kim Yong-man presented the main topic of liking well-made plans and package tours vs. spontaneous tours.^[13] Tour spots discussed included those made popular by the recent K-drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, the Château Frontenac and a Gangneung beach; Japan's anime and spirit tours, and France's Cap d'Agde nude beach.^[16] Cast members Wang, Klabunde and Burgos shared memories of a Jeju Island trip they took together and how they had differed over Wang's structured agenda vs. a more relaxing trip favored by the other two.^[17]

The show started with discussion of their new studio set and some new year's changes for cast, including Wang's resolution to drop his K-drama watching to study harder to make up a failed test.^[18]

The "global side dish" topic was each country's image, reset or turning point from past to present. Talks included France's "broken social ladder" and decline after the Glorious Thirty and government corruption in Mexico.^[19]

The weekly intern, Iran's Mohsen Shafiee, who previously appeared on Episode 96, joined the first talk on Trump's travel ban. As a representative of one of the seven Muslim countries affected by it, he challenged US representative Tetto to debate. Talks also included the Mexico/US border wall and its effects on Mexico's sovereignty.^[21][22]

The first talk among representatives was the 2017 French presidential election candidate's wives and what information the public has a right to know about a presidential family. Discussion included François Fillon's wife whom he hired as an aide, and Emmanuel Macron's much older wife which ignited rumors of whether he was secretly gay; and roles and responsibilities of First Lady or "First Gentlemen", such as Melania Trump, Peng Liyuan, the non-involved Joachim Sauer and the highly involved Akie Abe.^[23]

The week's intern was Malaysia's Thamil Selvan, a Korean language student at Seoul National University, for a discussion of the assassination of Kim Jong-nam in his country, and the nation's response to it. Tetto brought up the assassination attempts on Fidel Castro and other talks included crimes committed abroad and which country had the right to prosecute, the home country of the perpetrator or the foreign one.^[25][26][4]

The cast first discussed the current employment season and some top jobs.^[28] The second topic was whistleblowers and the level of punishment they should receive, as presented by Tetto's discussion of Chelsea Manning and her sentence commutation. Talks included Ko Young-tae and whistleblowers in the Choi Soon-sil case, Edward Snowden's case, and whether more severe punishments would hinder reports of crimes.^[29][30]

The first talk was a discussion of the 89th Academy Awards's mix-up when the wrong winner was announced, the firing of the employee responsible, and an anecdote of host Jun's having once made a similar mistake. Talk included whether winners at the Oscars and other awards programs should make political speeches.^[32]

Tetto and Mazzucchelli were absent for the entire show; Wang was absent for the first half, due to the sensitive nature of the second talk for him as a Chinese representative, as the hosts explained. The two interns were Alejandro Sanchez Sanabria a Spanish instructor from Spain's Canary Islands who talked about his home's similarity to Jeju Island and Chris Johnson from San Jose, California who discussed Silicon Valley in fluent Korean, having lived in South Korea for seven years.^[4][34]

The first talk was the impeachment of Park Geun-hye and each countries' reactions to it. Ogi said it was reported as front page news in Japan, Johnson said it was reported as "Park Out" in the U.S., and Zahid and Burgos said they were envious for their countries, of the protests having led to impeachment.^[4][34]

The second talk was the U.S. deployment of THAAD in South Korea, and reactions, including discussion of China's adversity and economic boycott protests against South Korea.^[4][34]

Tetto was absent again, and U.S. intern Joseph Nemelka from Utah, a Korea University political science student, replaced him.^[36][37]

The first talk was presented by Ogi, Shinzō Abe's unpopularity and whether he should resign; approval ratings for leaders, whether they should resign if unpopular, and whether past leaders should continue voicing opinions.^[37][38]

The show introduced a new segment, a "b-board chart" that would rank the cast's countries on various subjects; today's was air quality index and healthiest, with Italy placing number one in the later.^[40]

The second topic was presented by Mondi, a controversial public broadcasting program that was abolished due to its racism and sexism; with further general discussion on the value of public broadcasting and stereotypes of each country.^[40][41]

The first topic was a "b-board" ranking of the cost of living and most expensive cities; a discussion of food, rent and living expenses in various cities including Seoul which ranked in the top ten.^[43][44]

The second topic was presented by India's Lucky, the assaults on doctors and medical professionals treating patients and whether there should be stricter penalties and protection for public service workers.^[43][44]

The guests were actors Yoon Je-moon and Jung So-min who recently appeared in the film Dad Is Daughter^[45] to discuss communication and relations betweens fathers and daughters. Cast discussed generational differences and personal experiences with their fathers.^[43][44][46]

The first talk was a comparison of flower festivals in each country. The "global side dish" talk was presented by Klabunde, a discussion of Germany's new "wage public disclosure act" starting in July, attempting to solve the gender pay gap and promote equal pay for equal work by mandating companies of over 200 employees to disclose salaries within the company.^[47][48]

For this episode representatives Loubert, Hussain and Ogi were replaced by four female interns: Eva (Russia), studying to be a simultaneous interpreter for international conferences, has made trips to Korea since she was 6-years-old with her pianist mother, is married for three years; Ida (Sweden), came to live in Korea three years ago, likes horseback riding and described Sweden as beautiful, but boring, with only one club in her town; Natumi (Japan), from Kanazawa, the "small Kyoto", studying political science at Korea University, said she wishes Ogi would be more forward in debates on the show; and Olivia (France), speaks French, Chinese, Korean and English, Ewha Womans University PhD in international studies, went to northern China on a Princeton scholarship and taught at a small university there for a year, currently works as a lecturer on French culture at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, and has a 10-month-old baby with her husband she met in Korea eight years prior.^[4][50][51]

Ogi, who was busy with a new job, was replaced for this show with Japanese female intern Hasegawa Natsuko from Tochigi, a Korea University Korean language and literature student. And Swedish intern Ida was present for a second time (also on Ep. 146) for the main topic with guests.^[4]

The first talk was a "b-board" rating of the world's best airports. Talk included Incheon International Airport at third place, having dropped from second the prior year; Tetto mentioned its cultural attractions and jjimjilbang and Mondi its fast check-in. Cast discussed their own problems with 63rd ranked John F. Kennedy International Airport; Klabunde missed his flight due to lengthy immigration questioning, and host Yoo joked about his encounter when arriving for filming of Where Is My Friend's Home.^[53] On airplane incidents, Wang said the United Express Flight 3411 incident attracted a lot of attention in China and was "obvious racial discrimination against Asians".^[54]

The first topic was the upcoming 2017 South Korean presidential election and elections in other countries, including voting methods, like Japan's handwritten ballots and France's handwritten ballots in envelopes.^[56]

The first topic was the pessimistic index for each country, with South Korea rated third, and a discussion of its Asian Dust, civil defense and unemployment problems.^[58][59]

The first talk was a ranking of students' satisfaction by country; including discussion about homework, parents contributions and foods they eat.^[60]

The first topic, presented by Ogi, was the negative aspect of insurance company policies in Japan, their profit making and the insured's anxiety. Talk included kidnap and ransom insurance and the insurance dispute over the Collapse of the World Trade Center.^[61]

The global rating topic was about products made in each members' country and the impact on national image, including an assessment of Korean products.^[63]

The first topic discussed the ranking of world leaders, with South Korea's Moon Jae-in coming in seventh place, the first time the country placed in the top ten. The cast also praised his handsome appearance.^[64]

The first talk was smartphone average usage time, with China placing second behind number one's Brazil (with an average of 4 hours and 48 minutes), and South Korea placing sixth. Unconventional phone usage, such as paying for street food in China, was mentioned.^[66]

The first talk was presented by Korean American actor Steven Yeun, known for his role in The Walking Dead. He said that while filming movies that transcended countries, ethnicities and cultures, he began to think that even though the languages are different that communication and understanding were possible.^[4] The director of Yeun's recent film Okja, Bong Joon-ho, joined the talk via telephone and complimented Yeun's acting and "sexy" eyes.^[68]

The first talk was top tourist destinations ranked in 2017; Hamburg was tenth, preceded by Detroit, Tijuana and the Grand Teton National Park. The entire Canadian province was first and Patry recommended Tadoussac and talked about the 150th anniversary of Canada.^[70]

The show started with a new segment that would examine global events and incidents, starting with accidents involving transportion. Talks included the 2017 Bahawalpur explosion, a Shanghai woman who threw coins into a plane's engine for luck, and general stories from members about incidents they had. Mondi was absent for this talk.^[73]

Two visiting interns joined the episode's single discussion, with Mondi absent again: Yemen's 23-year-old Suhella, a Seoul University political science major who hopes to work for an international NGO in the future, and Nairobi Kenya's Phillys, a Sookmyung Women's University international business management program student, whose brother John appeared on Episode 150.^[4][76]

Two interns were present for the entire show. Italy's Stefania, also from Venice, replaced Mondi; an international business graduate student who studied many languages when young and liked Korean most. Great Britain's Aancod travels around the world playing music and having a good time. The first talk was a rating segment on the world's best museums and most attended. Members of the top ten rankings introduced their history and experiences with a friendly competition and talks included unique museums, like the Paris Sewer Museum.^[4][78][79]

The first topic was a list of consumer boycotts based on the faults of the owners of the companies and pros and cons of supporting them.^[81]

The week's intern, Khabarovsk, Russia's Ina joined the main talk. She was born in communist Soviet Union and moved to South Korea at age eighteen when her father was sent there for work; finished graduate school, has been married for nine years, and has a daughter.^[82]

Prior cast member Lucky Gupta joined the show for the first talk, along with a JTBC weathercaster Kim Min-ah. On the topic of extreme weather and South Korea's heat, Lucky said people assumed because he was from India he was not warm, but he said that South Korea was more humid. Kim added that the discomfort level has also been high.^[84]

The first talk concerned pets and which countries raise the largest number. Talks included good deeds like President Moon's adoption of Tory and controversies like Justin Bieber's abandonment of his pet monkey in Germany.^[86]

The show had one main topic about world literature with guest, best-selling author, Kim Young-ha and two interns; Hussain was absent. Bedford, United Kingdom's James, a Yonsei University language student, came to South Korea two years prior as an English teacher. Ekerö, Sweden's Oscar studied Korean for two years at a Stockholm college before continuing in South Korea and first liked K-pop, before favoring hip hop and artist Zion.T.^[4][88]

The first talk was the 2017 North Korea crisis with special guest Lee Sang-bok, host of the JTBC political newscast Political Desk; Loubert was absent for this segment. Lee explained the current conflict between North Korea and the U.S. and cast discussed their countries reactions to it.^[90]

The first talk was the regulation of fake news, presented by Klabunde due to a recent German law set to fine illegal content, if not removed in twenty-four hours. The cast debated legal punishment and sanctions of SNS posts and false news; and discussed each countries countermeasures and internet ethics education programs.^[94][95]

The first talk was on tax policies and was joined by an intern previously on Episode 153, Finland's Petri, a Yonsei University graduate student. The cast discussed wealth and taxes, with Petri explaining that his country has one of highest taxes in the world, at 52 percent, but offers the best welfare and education systems. They also talked about odd taxations such as Estonia's fart tax and Japan's proposed "handsome tax" for men.^[96]

The first guest or intern was South Korean psychiatrist Yang Jae-woong, a mental health specialist, for a discussion of increased mental illnesses in various countries. Yang spoke about the reluctance in South Korea for people to seek help or take medications. He said the K-drama It's Okay, That's Love well expressed a mental illness.^[98]

The special Chuseok show opened with a cast discussion of family members. Zahid described his large family, where he is the fifth member, and said his eldest brother quit his studies to help with the family when his father died.^[100]

The October 9 episode date celebrated Hangul Day with a talk about world languages and alphabets, with third time guest Cho Seung-yeon, a world history author proficient in seven languages. Two interns joined the discussion – Alyona from Novosibirsk, Russia, studied Korean language at Novosibirsk State University, in-country six years and completed a master's degree in Busan; and Henry Pahala Pinilih a Gadjah Mada University graduate from Semarang, Indonesia, in-country three years and an intern at a Korean international trade company. ^{[4][102][103]}

The first talk was a discussion of the best locations around the world for autumn leaf color, with Mondi and Patry sharing their favorite local trip to Jirisan mountain and vicinity.^[105]

The first global talk was about misdemeanors, joined by a female intern Thanh from Hanoi, Vietnam, in-country six years; and whose appearance attracted viewer attention, who complimented her well-spoken Korean language and resemblance to several actresses, including Kim Tae-hee, Han Hyo-joo and Jung So-min.^[107][108] Talks included infractions of public display of affection, traffic (including speeding, unusual road signs and musical roads), and public urination.^[109][110]

The first segment was an 'eyes on you' or issues from around the world, joined by Myanmar's intern Than Chaw Tun, a major at University of Foreign Languages, Yangon in Korean language and Pukyong National University in architectural engineering, and currently a Hyundai Engineering & Construction construction supervisor. Talks included the United States' withdrawal from UNESCO, various World Heritage Sites and Rohingya persecution in Myanmar (2016–present).^{[4][111][112]}

The weekly intern was 28-year-old Anna from Spain, in-country five years, with a master's degree and employment in broadcasting.^[4] Members discussed their country's official position on the issue of Catalonia independence. Ogi said Japan hadn't made a statement on it, but netizens were interested in how it would affect the soccer team FC Barcelona, with Anna stating the club's president's intentions of staying in the Spanish league.^[116]

The first talk was drinking culture with a Russian intern Sasha from Dalnegorsk, in-country eleven years,^[4] and who spoke about vodka when members shared alcoholic drinks famous in their countries. Other discussion included drinking etiquette and toasts.^[118]

Cast first discussed state visits, in particular U.S. President Trump's recent visits to Asian countries. Talks also included details and issues of other state visits from each country.^[120]

Cast first discussed holiday charitable donations and acts. Ogi talked about a Japanese charity that donates 100 yen (amounting to five meals for children) each time a hashtag accompanies a hand-made photograph of the onigiri.^[122]

The weekly interns were Kevin from Palembang, Indonesia, in-country 5 years, who studies computer engineering and was a prior rapper in his country. He and host Yoo had a rap battle in Indonesian and Korean. The other intern was 27-year-old Jorge Peña from Columbia, in-country 4 years and an accountant at a Swedish company. Peña said he was told he resembled Mondi, who welcomed him.^[125]

The main talk was presented by Kim Seung-jin, a documentary film producer and sailor. He discussed his trip, sailing around the world on a yacht by himself in 209 days, without stopping at a port, without power and without aide or support. After working for years producing documentary films, he gave up a comfortable life to prepare for the trip, selling his home to purchase the yacht and with his family's support. He shared tales and film footage of the adventure and members of each country talked about beaches, marine life and sea pollution.^[126][127]