(Following Interview ①) Wo Tak-woo, the producer of 'The Great Guide 2,' expressed his thoughts on Kim Dae-ho's declaration of freelancing.
The MBC Every1 entertainment program 'The Great Guide 2' concluded its 14th episode aired on the 15th. 'The Great Guide' is a reality travel program where long-term Korean residents act as guides and inform travelers visiting their home country about spots known only to locals. In this second season, original member comedian Park Myung-soo and broadcast personality Kim Dae-ho were joined by actor Choi Daniel and singer Lee Mujin, who showcased their talents in Africa's Rwanda and Western Asia's Jordan. Therefore, we talked about Wo Tak-woo, the producer of 'The Great Guide 2,' and the program.
In particular, 'The Great Guide 2' drew attention as it was Kim Dae-ho's first regular entertainment program after leaving MBC. Since Kim Dae-ho, who had served as an MBC announcer in Season 1, had the unwavering trust of the production team, it was a significant moment. What was it like to see 'freelancer' Kim Dae-ho up close?
Wo Tak-woo noted, "In fact, Senior Dae-ho, even before declaring his freelancing, I kept sending love calls. His character is so strong that I really wanted to work with him." He added, "Choosing a program after the freelance declaration could have been a very important turning point for him, but by choosing us, he made us feel a greater sense of responsibility. I think our continuous affection campaigns worked."
He continued, "Definitely, he returned even 'freer,' and his perspective of not viewing even ordinary travel destinations as ordinary has enriched our travel experience. We thought, 'Indeed, we were right!'" and he expressed his joy.
Like Kim Dae-ho and Park Myung-soo, who appeared in both Season 1 and Season 2, 'The Great Guide' maintains its own unique legacy with each series. Regarding the distinguishing features of the 'The Great Guide' series, Wo Tak-woo proudly stated, "It showcases travel destinations that are hard to approach easily through the guidance of local guides."
He said, "There is also the fun of seeing each member with a unique travel perspective. I want to continue introducing 'destinations we didn't know about until now but want to visit in the future' to maintain the distinctive color of 'The Great Guide.'"
So, what moments stood out most to the production team? Wo Tak-woo, who said, "All the scenes are memorable," then specifically mentioned, "If I had to pick one, it would be the gorilla trekking in Rwanda."
He explained, "The weather was hot, and the roads were so rough, making it a tiring course for not only the members but also the production team." He added, "I could have given up halfway, but when I said, let's go until the end, Myung-soo senior laughed and complained to me, 'Do we really have to go this far?"
He additionally laughed, saying, "At that time, hearing those words from a senior made me a bit scared, but later he started to find it fun and said, 'You can do it,' which made me so proud. After that, whatever I wanted to do, he did for me."
(Continued in Interview ③.)
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