The MBC flagship entertainment program 'Born to Travel the World 4' (directed by Kim Ji-woo, hereinafter 'Travel the World 4') has maintained a rapid upward trend, capturing public interest just two weeks after its broadcast.
According to the Good Day Corporation Fundex report for the 3rd week of May 2025 (May 12-18), 'Travel the World 4' saw an 8-level increase in its ranking, demonstrating a staggering 49.84% surge compared to the previous week, and topped the Sunday non-drama institutional sector.
On the 18th, the second episode broadcast recorded the highest viewership rating for Sunday entertainment among the 2049 age group, and immediately after its premiere, it simultaneously secured the top spot on Netflix's Top 10 series in Korea and on Wavve's entertainment chart. This, combined with the buzz metrics, overwhelmingly achieved the 'triple crown' across viewership ratings, OTT, and buzz.
This broadcast featured Kian84 bidding farewell to the Sherpa while giving a heartfelt gift, moving viewers, and Dex's vlog running through the streets of Pokhara to feed hungry brothers caught the attention of the audience, igniting strong reactions to the complete return of the 'Kipasedex' group.
After the broadcast, positive responses from viewers continued on online communities and social media, with comments like 'Legend season confirmed,' 'Kian84 is truly real,' and 'This is healing entertainment.' Some viewers expressed a strong sense of immersion, stating, 'This season is a roller coaster of emotions, laughing and crying.'
This season received attention for its hottest start in the series' history, as the teaser video on YouTube surpassed 1 million views in just one day, recording the top spot in trending videos.
The production team said, 'This is a season that captures the human limits and emotional amplitude on the backdrop of the Chama River,' and added, 'The reason it has been loved in terms of viewership ratings, OTT, and buzz is that the sincerity of the four individuals has reached the viewers.'
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