Channel A's domestic first construction talk show "The Era of Construction" will air its first episode on the 28th at 11 a.m. Host Doh Kyung-wan, pop columnist Kim Tae-hoon, and construction expert Shin Won-sang will lead the journey, featuring actor Baek Seung-hyun, who is expected to surprise everyone with his bombshell statement, "Actually, I am also a construction worker."
The first episode of "The Era of Construction," airing today, opens with MC Doh Kyung-wan's question, "What comes to mind when you think of construction?" The show goes beyond the tough images associated with concrete and complex blueprints, exploring interesting stories hidden in construction from a new perspective, asking, "Why was it built that way?"
In particular, guest actor Baek Seung-hyun reveals a resume that is the complete opposite of his charming image as Chief Deputy Minister in dramas. He introduces himself as "a formal member of a construction-related association" and "a field construction worker who has received professional training," shocking the MC and panelists. In today's broadcast, Baek Seung-hyun is set to share vivid "grants" based on his on-site experience, including the etymology of the word "construction work," the integration of advanced technologies like drones and 3D scanning, and today's smart construction sites.
"The Era of Construction" also clarifies the long-standing curiosity of viewers regarding the difference between "construction" and "architecture." Dr. Shin Won-sang easily explains the concept of "architecture" as a vertical idea of building and stacking, while "construction" encompasses a broader concept including horizontal civil engineering like roads and bridges, adding intellectual enjoyment.
The show will also present a "time travel" talk that traverses the past, present, and future. The guests will embark on a journey into the history of the construction industry, which was the backbone of South Korea's economic growth in the 1960s and 70s, using a virtual studio, and even visiting the "Mammoth Bone House," known as the world's first construction, dating back 44,000 years, highlighting the innate human desires and artistic values embedded in construction.
Additionally, the show will reveal that iconic skyscrapers like the "Burj Khalifa" in Dubai and "Merdeka 118" in Malaysia were constructed using Korean technology, likely instilling pride in K-construction.
The production team noted, "From the first episode, thanks to the activities of actor Baek Seung-hyun, who has rich experience in construction sites, we will pleasantly break the prejudices surrounding construction," adding, "We hope viewers will discover new joy through the great stories embedded in all the spaces we've unconsciously passed by."
An exciting construction story departing with actor Baek Seung-hyun's unexpected charm will be aired in the first episode of Channel A's "The Era of Construction" today, the 28th, at 11 a.m.
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