In ENA 'Monopoly World Tour 3,' 'Gwakppawon' and travel partners Jung Jae-hyung, Lee Jang-woo, and Cha Joo-young each created unforgettable moments in the waters of Mauritius, the Sahara Desert, and the Nile River in Egypt.
In the 7th episode of ENA 'Monopoly World Tour 3' (hereinafter 'Monopoly 3') aired on 3rd, the third-round journey of 'Gwakppawon' and travel partners Jung Jae-hyung, Lee Jang-woo, and Cha Joo-young unfolded in the second story. In particular, the viewer's reaction to the chemistry between GwakTube and Lee Jang-woo was hot. The scene of the two unable to pass up eating dates during their Sahara Desert tour while dune bashing recorded a viewership rating of 2.5% per minute, marking the day's 'best moment' (Nielsen Korea 기준).
First, Pani Bottle and Jung Jae-hyung experienced a homestay in Mauritius with the golden key benefit. The cozy home in the seaside village, the lovely couple hosts with warm smiles, the beautifully maintained shared garden, and the pool had the feel of a homestay. Finally, the two succeeded in entering the sea just two days after arriving in Mauritius at the host-recommended 'Mont Choisy Public Beach.' Enjoying water play as 'Watermaniacs' while relieving the regret of failed surfing, they had a warm evening together enjoying home-cooked meals prepared by the host. Jung Jae-hyung expressed gratitude for the special experience, saying, "It feels strange and amazing to be welcomed like this" as he immersed himself in the local people's daily life.
The next day, a French gourmet dinner with 'Parisian' Jung Jae-hyung was held. In Mauritius, where French is the official language, Jung Jae-hyung showcased not only his fluent French skills but also his knack for explaining the course at the French restaurant, eliciting admiration from Pani Bottle and the studio MCs with their comments, "So sexy!" The highlight of this journey was the landmark water waterfall of Mauritius. Flying up in a water plane, they experienced a magical view that created an optical illusion of the waterfall dropping into the depths of the emerald sea, only observable from the air. Even Pani Bottle, who does not easily get amazed by seas, was moved, and Jung Jae-hyung, seemingly unable to close his mouth, wiped away tears while saying, "It's the most beautiful sight in my life." Thanks to the two, who certified Mauritius as 'heaven,' viewers also savored a lasting aftertaste.
Won Ji and Cha Joo-young boarded a cruise journeying along the heart of Egypt, the Nile River, for two days and one night. With a program filled with satisfying meals and even tea time, they were pleased with their comfortable accommodations until an unexpected event occurred. Local people on a small boat began throwing items onto the cruise. They turned out to be Egyptian visiting salespeople, famous along the Nile, adding a unique fun of negotiating with them that kept the laughter going. The Nile sunset and the stars poured over the night sky reached romantic overdose, and Cha Joo-young noted, "I’m getting emotional right now" as they fell into deep emotions.
The next day, Won Ji and Cha Joo-young visited the Temple of Edfu by horse-drawn carriage. They were amazed by the grandeur of the second-largest temple in ancient Egypt, which took 180 years to build. After returning to the cruise, they enjoyed a special meal with K-ramen discovered at the snacks shop, cooked with the help of the crew against the background of the Nile River. On the final day of the journey, upon arriving in Aswan, Won Ji and Cha Joo-young decided to tour the local market 'since they were there.' Influenced by Cha Joo-young’s bargaining skills, Won Ji boldly negotiated prices and stood his ground by leaving if the price was not to his liking, writing his own negotiation growth story. Following a merchant's proposal, they humorously challenged a surprise Cleopatra makeover.
With nonstop eating broadcasts leading to comments like, "Did they really go to Egypt?" GwakTube and Lee Jang-woo finally continued a completely different genuine trip to Egypt. The destination chosen by GwakTube was the oasis city of Siwa. This was because it offered experiences to cover all of Lee Jang-woo's wishlist, including the salt lake, a stay in a traditional Egyptian mud house, and the Sahara Desert. Dr. Jjep Jjep, Lee Jang-woo, entered a local lamb restaurant as soon as they unpacked and engrossed himself in the menu as if reading a thesis, indulging in Egyptian lamb while creating drool. It was a 'Joon Bin Plan' perfectly matching his partner's taste.
The next day, the two raced to the oasis with a breathtaking view, splashing into the emerald salt lake of unrealistic colors. Following the words of a local guide, "This water will make you fly," even GwakTube, who can't swim, floated effortlessly due to the 95% high salinity, creating a remarkable scene. Meanwhile, Lee Jang-woo demonstrated skill in finding umami flavors from the salty water, bursting into laughter. They then headed towards the world's largest desert, the Sahara. Outrageous screams awaited the two as they drove an off-roader at incredible speed through the vast desert and steep sand dunes with an incline of up to 75 degrees. While enjoying tea time with peanuts and dates, Lee Jang-woo exclaimed, "The emotion is insane! I love it," as they wrapped up their genuine emotional journey in Egypt alongside GwakTube.
Meanwhile, in the preview video released towards the end of this day's broadcast, Pani Bottle, Jung Jae-hyung, Won Ji, and Cha Joo-young all gathered in one place raising questions. It turned out that the 'Monopoly Theme Park Food Festa' was being prepared. With Producer Kim Tae-ho explaining, "Move to Hong Kong and Macau to enjoy the Food Festa," the sight of Pani Bottle meeting the food fairy, Won Ji and Cha Joo-young embarking on their Michelin conquest, and GwakTube and Lee Jang-woo, who appeared overly excited, erupted with anticipation.
[Photo] Capture from 'Monopoly World Tour 3' video
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