BTOB's Sungjae got VIXX's N crying... in an intense starting contest. The two tested the limits of their ability to keep their eyes open for a prolong period of time on the February 9 airing of MBC's 'Idol Star Athletics Championship.' 

From the get-go, it looked like Sungjae would be the clear winner; meanwhile, N was struggling, his eyes tearing up from the effort of keeping them wide open.  

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When told to say something that might make the opponent blink, the two idols suddenly started speaking in the Joseon Dynasty vernacular. Sungjae said, "I'm innocent," to which N replied, "I'm saddened." When N showed no signs of blinking, Sungjae suddenly confessed, "I've admired you since I was young." That did the trick, as the tears that N was holding back came spilling down, as the idol burst into laughter.