ENA 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3' (hereinafter 'Earth Monopoly 3') sees Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Jong-min, and Lee Joon making a surprise appearance in round 4 and they called for viewers to watch the show live. Ahead of the live broadcast of the 10th episode on Saturday (24th), they shared their excitement by highlighting key viewing points.
ENA 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3' has been attracting attention even before the broadcast due to the meeting of travel creator trio 'Gwakkpawun' and the legendary members of the country's longest-running travel entertainment program '1 Night 2 Days', Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Jong-min, and Lee Joon. The first journey of the three, teamed with Pani Bottle, Wonji, and Gwaktube, was revealed in the 9th episode aired on the 17th, drawing a strong response from viewers. Comments like, "It’s funny, cute, and has everything," and "I can’t miss this combination" poured in, and the ratings surged to a peak of 2.5%. It also made its mark in the global OTT Netflix 'Top 10 Series in Today's South Korea', proving its box office success. Meanwhile, the 'real charm' of round 4, which will unfold in various travel destinations, is expected to be revealed in the 10th episode.
First, Cha Tae-hyun, who teamed up with Pani Bottle, concluded a special experience traveling through Switzerland’s fairytale-like scenery and officially begins the journey to the Netherlands, decided by dice. As key viewing points, he mentioned the unique accommodations and activity-focused travel style. "Pani Bottle and I prefer activities over food, so our accommodation and travel style were not ordinary," he said. "I hope viewers will find it interesting since unusual lodgings and content will appear." The preview for the 10th episode showcased a jaw-dropping ‘Crane Hotel.’ There’s curiosity about whether it will be the first time guests check out by bungee jumping. In particular, Cha Tae-hyun noted that "an unforgettable moment during the trip will unfold" in this week’s broadcast and urged viewers to watch live.
Wonji and Kim Jong-min, who have gained immense attention through their real-life prosperous travel adventures in Barcelona, Spain. The reason this combination has been particularly noted is that Wonji has long regarded Kim Jong-min as a fan and ideal type. When they actually met as travel partners, the two began their journey with a mix of excitement and awkwardness. Viewers commented, "Their communication in zero languages is cute" and "Wonji is super excited, it’s a true fan moment." Kim Jong-min mentioned, "It was awkward at first, but I naturally showed consideration for each other," and pointed out the process of the two getting closer as a key viewing point. This week’s broadcast will depict their new journey heading to Mallorca, known as the 'honeymoon destination.' Kim Jong-min added more anticipation for the Mallorca episode, saying, "It was a genuine trip where I did what I wanted and ate what I wanted."
Finally, Lee Joon, who is traveling with Gwaktube in Romania, drew attention with his genuine immersion in the journey, forgetting even his phone. In the previous broadcast, he attempted Romania's unusual 'pig brain dish,' evoking extreme reactions and laughter. Lee Joon approached the local food with an open mind but admitted, "It was difficult because my imagination was just too vivid," and couldn’t swallow it. In contrast, eating enthusiast Gwaktube enjoyed the unfamiliar food skillfully, showcasing contrasting reactions which provided great entertainment and captured the ratings' 'best minute.' Lee Joon heightened expectations for various cultural experiences with his statement, "This is just the beginning," adding that, "It was a trip where I was immersed to the point of forgetting about the camera," and believed his natural self was captured on the broadcast. He further pointed out the key viewing point as the chemistry with his travel partner Gwaktube, stating, "It felt like I traveled with a really comfortable friend."
ENA's Saturday entertainment 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3', which captures emotion, laughter, and chemistry, will air its 10th episode on the evening of the 24th (Saturday) at 7:50 p.m.
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