Kwak Jun-bin successfully concluded his worldwide taxi restaurant tour.
On the 22nd, EBS 'Kwak Jun-bin's World Taxi Restaurant 3' (hereafter 'Kwak Gisa 3'), which wrapped up with a grand finale, offered a unique experience by visiting local restaurants recommended by taxi drivers from around the world, from France to South Korea. From the stormy eating show by 'Dr. Chew Chew' Kwak Jun-bin to the appearance of travel mates and chemistry with locals, it stimulated the viewers' five senses.
This season captivated viewers by exploring new locations not visited in previous trips, including France, Georgia, and South Korea. In France, they enjoyed an emotional spontaneous trip riding a motorcycle alongside the Seine River, while in Georgia, they created unique memories in Europe's highest remote village.
In particular, in South Korea, the birthplace of taxi restaurants, they heightened interest with a bus tour traveling from Seoul to Busan. The sight of Kwak Jun-bin enjoying local culture 100% while building solid friendships with locals provided vicarious satisfaction.
Moreover, the activities of the travel mates who enjoyed the trip with Kwak Jun-bin were also remarkable. The true heroine of the 'World Taxi Restaurant' series, Billy's Tsuki formed a strong sibling chemistry with Kwak Jun-bin, bringing the dream of traveling in Japan to life. Believing in the genuine friendship pairing, Kwak Jun-bin and Pani Bottle savored the true taste of spontaneous travel while relishing a refreshing romance through rainy camping. The trip to Tongyeong with 'Culinary Class Wars' winner Chef Kwon Seong-jun showcased a true exploration of flavors that made mouths water.
Additionally, Kwak Jun-bin's chemistry with taxi drivers met during the trip and spontaneous travel mates amplified the experiences of the journey. Visiting the home of a truck driver encountered in France, they enjoyed homemade local dishes while experiencing daily life together, creating a unique moment never to be forgotten.
In Georgia, they shared deep friendships while traversing local taxi drivers, remote villages, and even hot springs, and in Japan, where heavy snow fell, they joined forces with a taxi driver to overcome a crisis. Kwak Jun-bin's warm perspective, focusing on the lives of locals and viewing regions as places of life rather than mere travel destinations, warmed the hearts of viewers.
Thus, the 'Kwak Gisa' series has been beloved up to season 3 thanks to Kwak Jun-bin's tremendous charisma that breaks down barriers for everyone, regardless of age or gender. The viewership ratings for 'Kwak Gisa 3' also recorded a higher average than the previous season, soaring to a peak of 2.5% per minute, solidifying its position as a beloved entertainment show among the nation.
Alongside this, expectations rise as a new travel entertainment program is set to launch. Kwak Jun-bin, who thoroughly explored local lives, food culture, and the allure of dishes through the cross-border taxi restaurant tour, evokes thrills and curiosity about what the next travel concept will be.
The new travel program that Kwak Jun-bin will showcase following the taxi restaurant tour will premiere in the upcoming second half of the year.
[Photo] 'Kwak Jun-bin's World Taxi Restaurant 3'
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