tvN's 'Useless Knowledge of the Earth' unveiled its first teaser video announcing its departure to the heart of the Earth, the Mediterranean, on March 31 (Monday). The production team forecasts the most romantic knowledge talk journey in the series' history, raising anticipation.
tvN's 'Useless Knowledge of the Earth: Mediterranean' (directed by Kim Ji-in, hereafter 'Useless Knowledge: Mediterranean') is another series of 'Useless Knowledge', which opened a new chapter in 'knowledge talk' with the release of knowledge from experts in various fields and in-depth conversations. It captures the endless discussions of knowledge enthusiasts unfolding from different perspectives in humanities, science, architecture, and literature while traveling through various cities in Europe along the Mediterranean Sea. In this season, which expands its stage to the Mediterranean, MCs Yoon Jong-shin, who has returned after a long time since 'Useless Knowledge Competition', and Bae Doona, who joins anew, will lead the navigation. Additionally, architect Yoo Hyun-joon, physics professor Kim Sang-wook, and astronomer Shim Chae-kyung will once again participate in the journey around the Earth. Furthermore, scientist Lee Jeong-mo, lawyer Han Dong-il, and poet Ahn Hee-yeon will join the cruise, promising an even more diverse and vibrant talk journey.
The first teaser video released today (10th) draws attention with previews of a journey along Mediterranean sea routes and the new crew, promising the most romantic adventure yet. This season, set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean, which means 'the sea in the middle of the Earth,' will see the crew traveling through various European cities by cruise. The journey through 10 cities in 4 countries, including Rome, Sicily, Genoa in Italy, Barcelona in Spain, Marseille in France, and Malta, rich in history and culture, is unprecedented in scale. Furthermore, as Yoon Jong-shin mentioned, 'Will this be the most romantic series ever?', this season is expected to offer a special experience filled with richer emotions beyond mere knowledge exploration. The beautiful landscapes of Europe revealed in the video already hint at romantic discussions to come.
Above all, the chemistry of the diverse knowledge of the MCs and the talk enthusiasts will be the biggest highlight of 'Useless Knowledge: Mediterranean.' Yoon Jong-shin, who creates organic conversations to make knowledge talks easier and more enjoyable, and Bae Doona, who enriches discussions with curious questions and empathy while immersing herself in the experts' stories from the viewer's perspective, lead a lively conversation. Just from the short teaser video, viewers can catch a glimpse of the cheerful atmosphere and delightful reactions through the in-depth conversations among the knowledge enthusiasts covering fields such as architecture, science, law, literature, and history. The thrilling intellectual pleasure brought by the endless journey of talk along the sea seems to be palpable, raising expectations.
The production team noted, "The Mediterranean is a place where long histories and diverse cultures coexist, and unique perspectives and deep conversations will unfold in each city we travel. The stories shared from each expert's perspective will not only stimulate intellectual curiosity but also provide viewers with an experience as if they are joining the talk enthusiasts on a journey along the sea. We hope you will enjoy this intellectual romantic journey together."
tvN's 'Useless Knowledge: Mediterranean' will premiere on March 31 (Monday) at 10:10 p.m.
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