'The useless trivia encyclopedia of Earth: the Mediterranean' (Directed by Kim Ji-in, hereafter 'Useless Trivia: Mediterranean') finally sets sail tonight at 10:10 p.m. 'Useless Trivia: Mediterranean' travels through various cities in Europe along Mediterranean sea routes, showcasing endless discussions from trivia experts on architecture, science, humanities, literature, and more from different perspectives. MC Yoon Jong-shin, architect Yoo Hyun-joon, physicist Kim Sang-wook, and astronomer Shim Chae-gyeong once again embark on this journey, while new MC Bae Doo-na, science communicator Lee Jeong-mo, Roman law expert Han Dong-il, and poet Ahn Hee-yeon join to add fresh perspectives. As viewer anticipation for the return of the rich and diverse 'Useless' series rises, the production team shared points of interest to enhance the viewing experience of 'Useless Trivia: Mediterranean.'
#. The journey through the Mediterranean begins in the gift set of civilization, Italy's Rome
The first journey of 'Useless Trivia: Mediterranean,' exploring 10 cities in 4 countries over 12 days, starts in the gift set of human civilization, Italy's Rome. Architect Yoo Hyun-joon discusses the depth of Roman architecture, encompassing both ancient and Renaissance styles, while poet Ahn Hee-yeon shares the emotional impact of literature through the book of 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature winner Han Kang, encountered in a bookstore. Astronomer Shim Chae-gyeong tells tales of skeleton-decorated temples, while physicist Kim Sang-wook uncovers hidden stories of the Colosseum's underground spaces, providing deeper insights into the aspects of Rome that we were unaware of. Thus, the first journey, starting from the 'civilization hotspot' of Rome, is expected to offer viewers a unique travel experience that intertwines knowledge and emotion. The production team noted, 'In today's (31st) premiere, viewers will see the layered traces of history and the unknown aspects of the city of Rome, forming the foundation of modern civilization through experts' insights. Furthermore, Rome is filled with stories that will enrich the upcoming Mediterranean journey, so they urged viewers not to miss it and to look forward to the gift-set-like tales of Italy's Rome.'
#. The returning talk captain Yoon Jong-shin and NEW MC Bae Doo-na enjoying Earth exploration
The MC leading the chatter journey of trivia experts on 'Romantic Useless Ho' is the returning talk captain Yoon Jong-shin, along with newly joined actress Bae Doo-na. Yoon Jong-shin, elegantly riding the waves of information, serves as the strong backbone of the discussion journey, bringing the potentially complex knowledge of the experts down to the audience's level while also not missing out on humor, effectively fulfilling his role as the 'talk captain.' Bae Doo-na, with her overflowing curiosity as a new MC of the 'Useless' series, constantly raises questions, increasing the warmth of the conversation, and immerses herself in the stories of the experts with an active attitude in genuinely enjoying the Earth exploration, bringing in new energy. The production team also remarked, 'The two brought a unique comfort to the scene, focusing on each story and enhancing the conversation's depth with precise questions and nuanced reactions. Don’t miss the dynamic interplay between the trivia experts and the viewers as facilitated by these two.'
#. Changing combinations of trivia experts each episode, promising diverse chemistry
Another charm of 'Useless Trivia: Mediterranean' is that each episode features a different combination of four experts who engage in chatter. Combinations from six diverse fields—architecture, science, astronomy, natural history, humanities, and literature—are formed, captivating the audience with different flavors each time. Particularly, in the previously released videos, the 'clash of reason and emotion' between physicist Kim Sang-wook and poet Ahn Hee-yeon has been introduced several times, bringing laughs as well. In this way, experts with distinct specializations and perspectives will debut in new combinations each episode, broadening the boundaries of knowledge and showcasing unexpected chemistry. The production team expressed, 'It will be great fun just to watch what stories the experts with different specialties, personalities, and communication styles will bring each episode, hinting at the intriguing chemistry, and we hope you feel the appeal of unexpected trivia discussions that go beyond simple information delivery.'
tvN 'Useless Trivia: Mediterranean' premieres today (31st) at 10:10 p.m. on Monday.
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