Attending the welcome party for Dan, he encourages him to eat up while joking how the other athletes will eat his share otherwise. At hearing that Jaekyung has not arrived at the party, Daehyun objects on account of how it is for his own physical therapist. When Jaekyung says for Dan to join him in the arena, Daehyun is concerned for Dan and cautions him not to go. When Dan is fine with stepping up, Daehyun acts as the MC for the round while favorably announcing Dan's entry.