From Shin Dong-yeop to Lee Chan-won, the smart guest utilization method in 'Heart on Wheels' stands out.
'Heart on Wheels', which airs every Friday at 10 p.m. on KBS2, is an observational variety show where the Jung siblings (Lee Min-jung, Boom, Ahn Jae-hyun, Kim Jung-hyun, Kim Jae-won) gather to exchange affection, delivering a mobile convenience store full of daily necessities to a rural village and spending a night together. The Jung siblings, showing their true selves, deliver laughter, while their warm interactions with the village residents convey a heartfelt message, establishing the show as a meaningful and kind-hearted entertainment program.
However, 'Heart on Wheels' broke the preconceived notions of a kind entertainment program that might feel clichéd by smartly utilizing guests, garnering praise. Recently, Korea's top entertainment icon Shin Dong-yeop, 2024 KBS Entertainment Awards winner Lee Chan-won, 'Squid Game' season 3 stars Wi Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, Yang Dong-geun, the rising actor with a twist Lee Jun-young, and the kid president DinDin have visited 'Heart on Wheels' as guests, enjoying the interactions with the Jung siblings.
What stands out along with the glamorous lineup is the unique utilization of each guest. Firstly, Shin Dong-yeop not only brought laughter with his witty remarks but also offered sincere advice to the Jung siblings as a senior in life and the entertainment industry. This moved the viewers emotionally. The response shows that 'Heart on Wheels' clearly stands out as a program that differs from other transient entertainment that is quickly forgotten.
Lee Chan-won actively stepped up for 'Heart on Wheels' despite his busy schedule. He personally prepared a giant barbecue for the elderly and showcased his well-known cooking skills by preparing large quantities of food for the village feast. Moreover, living up to his reputation as an idol for the elderly, he lifted the spirits with warm songs, creating a great atmosphere alongside the Jung siblings and bringing plenty of laughter.
The planning ability of 'Heart on Wheels' shone particularly during the 'Squid Game' special. They organized a game with a prize of 456 million won for the main characters of 'Squid Game' season 3, Wi Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, and Yang Dong-geun, while also conducting convenience store operations with the guests. Park Gyu-young expressed a desire to return after being captivated by the charm of the convenience store operations in 'Heart on Wheels'. Thanks to the active participation of these guests, 'Heart on Wheels' was exceptionally scheduled to air on the KBS WORLD channel, which is uncommon for entertainment programs.
The rising star Lee Jun-young, known for his villainous roles in various projects, showed a contrasting introverted side, drawing attention as he charmingly took care of the village residents while running the convenience store. Additionally, the most recent guest, DinDin, appeared as a tailored guest for the episode of 'Heart on Wheels' that creates unforgettable memories with elementary school students, providing laughter. The time was characterized by happy and joyful moments for the children drawing innocent smiles, as well as the TV viewers witnessing it.
'Heart on Wheels' has perfectly shattered the preconceived notions of kind entertainment while maintaining its intended purpose through smart guest utilization. The innovative changes in 'Heart on Wheels' are delivering not only non-clichéd laughs and fun but also warm messages to the living rooms. Furthermore, 'Heart on Wheels' has hinted at the arrival of another super special guest that has yet to be revealed, raising expectations that this guest will bring an unprecedented level of joy and laughter.
Who could be the identity of the super special guest visiting 'Heart on Wheels'? What great laughter will 'Heart on Wheels' bring along with another super special guest? As the show continues to grow more entertaining with each episode, 'Heart on Wheels' airs every Friday at 10 p.m. on KBS2.
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