In ENA's 'Earth Monopoly World Travel 3', the second round journey of 'Gwak Ppawoon' has come to a grand finale, while the identity of a new travel partner, described by the production team as 'unprecedented', has been unveiled. The unpredictable third round with Jeong Jae-hyung, Lee Jang-woo, and Cha Joo-young is already amplifying anticipation, while the ratings have broken their own record for the second consecutive time.
On the 19th, ENA's 'Earth Monopoly World Travel 3' (hereafter 'Earth Monopoly 3') aired its fifth episode, which first showcased the final story of the second round trip. From swimming with a giant crocodile to observing a favorite ant farm, Pani Bottle concluded a dopamine-inducing trip in Australia. Won Ji displayed the ultimate healing through trekking and yoga in the grand nature of Turkey, while Gwak Tube, overcoming his fear of heights, rose into the sky above Nepal's Himalayas, shedding tears of emotion. Each enjoyed their travel in uniquely different ways, capturing both pleasant laughter and heartwarming resonances. The subsequent roll of the dice for 'irresponsible pleasure' and the introduction of uniquely characteristic travel partners signaled yet another twist, officially opening the curtain for the third round and amplifying expectations. Consequently, ratings peaked at 2.8%, setting a new record for Season 3 (provided by Nielsen Korea). Additionally, scenes featuring the unique travel partners like Jeong Jae-hyung, Lee Jang-woo, and Cha Joo-young, alongside the new device called the Minus Dice, provided a gripping tension that claimed the best moment.
First, after an amazing hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia, Turkey, Won Ji relaxed at a cave restaurant carved from rocks, enjoying the local specialty, pottery kebab. Just as she felt happy saying, "It fits the taste of Koreans perfectly," she encountered a crisis of mistaking the reservation for the tour time. However, thanks to a kind guide, she safely arrived at Goreme National Park.
Accompanied by the mystical guide 'Niazi', Won Ji began trekking in Rose Valley. After about an hour, the exotic scenery of the red rocks layered in the canyon presented itself, resembling an artwork meticulously crafted by nature. In the midst of it, Won Ji felt the energy of nature in body and mind, completing an unforgettable yoga session at a spot where she could see the sunset. It was the embodiment of a 'perfect' journey completed through healing.
On the other hand, Pani Bottle, who said, "I will show you a different Australia than before," moved from the southernmost to the northernmost part of Australia, continuing his travels in 'Darwin'. The reason he came here was to experience the trending dopamine activity on social media, 'The CAGE OF DEATH'. Entering the transparent cage, he faced the 5.1-meter-long giant crocodile 'Leo', and though he felt some tension, he bravely jumped in to take a photo with the crocodile, showcasing his talents as an activity enthusiast.
Pani Bottle's final destination was Litchfield National Park. This was to see the mysterious, magnet-like white ant mound created in nature. Having a hobby of observing ants even during his military service, Pani Bottle's eyes sparkled with sincere emotion. After completing a highly satisfying exploration, his conclusion was, as expected, swimming. He wrapped up his Australian trip by enjoying nature at Florence Falls, known as a hidden treasure of Darwin.
Gwak Tube headed to Pokhara, the second largest city in Nepal and the starting point for Himalayan trekking. Here, he embarked on an incredible challenge: a Himalayan microplane tour. For someone who had experienced acrophobia, just the thought of boarding an ultra-light aircraft, rather than a regular passenger plane, required immense courage. Gwak Tube was extremely tense before departure, closing his eyes and sweating as the altitude rapidly increased after takeoff.
However, as the Himalayas revealed themselves through the clouds, Gwak Tube, overwhelmed by the sight, appeared to forget his fear and couldn't take his eyes off the beautiful landscape. Furthermore, he shed tears of overwhelming emotion at the stunning beauty of the world's eight-thousanders, from Annapurna at an altitude of 7,937 meters to Machapuchare at 6,993 meters. Both Noh Hong-chul, who had failed to climb the Himalayas due to altitude sickness, and Joo Woo-jae were left speechless, saying, "It's magnificent." Gwak Tube, having found his composure, flew over Fewa Lake and the statue of Shiva, the destroyer, and safely returned, meaningfully concluding his journey in Nepal.
Afterward, connected via video call with the Korean headquarters, 'Gwak Ppawoon' faced three travel partners bearing the keywords 'The Old Man and the Sea', 'Dr. Jjap Jjap', and 'Traveler'. What was even more surprising was their identities. They were the musician Jeong Jae-hyung, who loves the sea and surfing, actor Lee Jang-woo, who is sincerely passionate about food, and Cha Joo-young, who proved her acting talent and popularity through the dramas 'The Glory' and 'The Queen Who Crowns'. First, the dice was rolled for partner selection, with Jeong Jae-hyung teaming up with Pani Bottle, Lee Jang-woo paired with Gwak Tube due to their connection through food, and Cha Joo-young teaming up with her longtime fan Won Ji.
Before the joint destiny decision, a new rule was introduced to decide the final country based on the results of the dice rolled by 'Gwak Ppawoon' and the Minus Dice rolled by the travel partners. After twists and reversals, Pani Bottle and Jeong Jae-hyung headed to Mauritius, while Won Ji teamed up with Cha Joo-young and Gwak Tube with Lee Jang-woo to depart for Egypt. With the introduction of unique travel partners and the gripping tension brought by the Minus Dice, the preview video towards the end of the broadcast for the sixth episode revealed that 'Gwak Ppawoon' and the travel partners exuded unpredictable fun from their first meeting, igniting curiosity and anticipation.
[Photo] Capture from 'Earth Monopoly World Travel 3' video
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