Channel A‘s ‘The Family That Crossed the Line’ Sam Hammington shared his wishes regarding his funeral.

On the 63rd episode of Channel A’s ‘The Family That Crossed the Line’ on the 19th, the scene where ‘American Crossing the Line’ Hae-ri Lee and Miguel head to Miguel‘s hometown of Mexico to participate in the ‘Day of the Dead’ festival, a representative holiday, will be broadcast.

On this day, the couple Hae-ri Lee and Miguel directly witness the 2-night and 3-day festival to celebrate ‘Day of the Dead’ in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. In order to vividly experience ‘Day of the Dead’, a time to welcome the departed and pray for their souls, Hae-ri Lee and Miguel personally receive ‘La Catrina’ (skeleton makeup) and watch the ‘Parade of the Dead’, the highlight of the festival. MC Lee Hye-won, who was watching this in the studio, expressed her surprise by saying, “I traveled to Mexico City during the same period and was close to Hae-ri Lee and Miguel,” and “I was surprised to see even the taxi driver wearing skeleton makeup,” vividly testifying to the atmosphere on site, increasing the immersion.

Sam Hammington explains the new trend by saying, “In Australia, too, there are many cases of funerals being decorated like parties,” regarding the Mexican culture of accepting death as a part of life and turning it into a “festival.” Ahn Jung-hwan asks, “Would it be okay if Sam’s funeral was held like a party?” and Sam Hammington replies, “I hope so.” Then Yoo Se-yoon activates his “max-level teasing skills” by dancing while saying, “Amazing! Party time, let‘s go~” from the moment Sam’s obituary message appears. Sam Hammington says, “Okay. He replies, “I’ll prepare a lot of wine,” but then says, “Why do I feel so strange?” making everyone laugh.

On the other hand, Lee Hae-ri and Miguel introduce various Mexican street foods, which can be called the “flowers of the festival,” and then make everyone drool by eating “elote” (Mexican-style grilled corn) on the spot. Furthermore, while watching the “Parade of the Dead,” they are speechless at the appearance of the bizarre “Taekwondo Skeleton,” and Ahn Jung-hwan explodes with pride, saying, “Of course, the K-skeleton should participate too~!” Lastly, they will also participate in the ‘Alumbrada’ (an event where everyone lights candles at 8 p.m.) held at the cemetery, adding meaning to praying for the soul of Miguel‘s grandparents in heaven.

Lee Hae-ri and Miguel’s participation in the ‘Festival of the Dead’, reminiscent of the movie ‘Coco’, can be seen on the 63rd episode of ‘Family Beyond the Line’, which airs on Channel A at 8:10 p.m. on the 19th (Thursday).

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com