ENA 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3' (hereafter 'Earth Monopoly 3') continues to attract a lot of attention as a representative Saturday variety show. On the global OTT platform Netflix, it has firmly maintained a top position in South Korea's TOP10 series, and it has proven its popularity by entering the top 10 in the non-drama TV-OTT search reaction category for the third week of March announced by Good Data Corporation's FUNdex.
Among these, the full-scale world travel of 'Gwak Bba Won' is expected from the third episode, which will air on the 5th. Most notably, this season features an expanded scale roller coaster-style journey around the globe with the concept of an 'Earth Monopoly Theme Park,' raising expectations even further. In advance of the main broadcast, MCs Noh Hong-cheol and Joo Woo-jae, who participated in the previous season, shared viewing points.
Q1. 'Earth Monopoly World Tour' has returned for season 3 due to the big love from viewers. What are your thoughts on this?
Noh Hong-cheol: I love traveling and, as someone who learns a lot, I'm excited to see other styles of unembellished travel stories. Most importantly, I was more pleased thinking that many viewers feel the same emotions as I do.
Joo Woo-jae: Even though I am participating as an MC, I enjoyed vicariously experiencing world travel by watching the show. This suggests that the travel experiences of the three travelers and their partners are quite appealing. I believe that this charm has led us to season 3.
Q2. Starting this week, the world travel of 'Gwak Bba Won' begins from the third episode. As someone who has seen it, could you give us a little 'spoiler' about what distinguishes the fun of season 3?
Noh Hong-cheol: The scale has definitely increased, and the travel partners have become more diverse and special. Furthermore, 'Gwak Bba Won' has begun to overcome and break through his limitations, transforming into a developing character, which is very exciting.
Joo Woo-jae: I want to express it in one word: 'Exciting activities with diverse animals!'
Q3. Your travel styles are extremely different, characterized as 'travel enthusiasts' and '4K travel enthusiasts.' Over the seasons, this has created a more interesting relationship, and I wonder what kind of synergy you will show this time.
Noh Hong-cheol: We had a great time recording this season. 'Gwak Bba Won' showed travel stories with quite different styles, and even we in the studio have different preferences, so it will be fun to see varied reactions, whether they resonate or not, even if we watch the same travel stories.
Joo Woo-jae: Hong-cheol is still traveling all around the world, and I still rarely go outside my home. Now, it seems we've come to understand each other so well that it presents a more interesting perspective.
Q4. Please tell us the key viewing points for season 3.
Noh Hong-cheol: 'Gwak Bba Won' has packed their bags and rolled the dice. Feel free to hop on board their spontaneous trip without any burden. Think, 'What would I do?,' and immerse yourself in the partners' experiences, as it will be more enjoyable. If there are travel destinations or episodes that touch your heart, I encourage you to jot them down and dream thrillingly about experiencing them directly rather than indirectly. "It will be 'more, more, more fun!'"
Joo Woo-jae: For viewers who are tired of reality but find it hard to escape, I hope you experience truly diverse and fascinating journeys through 'Earth Monopoly 3.' "Let's set off together!"
Episode 3 of ENA's Saturday variety show 'Earth Monopoly World Tour 3' will be broadcast on the evening of Saturday, the 5th, at 7:50 p.m.
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