The returning regular season of 'Neighbor Millionaire' is ready to captivate viewers with its larger scale and enhanced lineup of characters.
The representative cultural entertainment program of Korea, EBS 'Seo Jang-hoon's Neighbor Millionaire' (hereafter 'Neighbor Millionaire'), announced its first regular broadcasting on Sept. 17 (Wed) at 9:55 p.m. In the last season, it captured both buzz and viewership ratings with each episode, earning the evaluation of 'a new horizon for cultural entertainment.' 'Neighbor Millionaire' is set to showcase an upgraded scale and depth in this regular season. In particular, the addition of Jang Ye-won has heightened viewer expectations. Seo Jang-hoon's intuitive and candid speaking style combined with Jang Ye-won's warm and lively empathy is expected to deliver the 'real stories' of the millionaires in a richer manner. Additionally, 'the toilet king', 'the modern-day Bong Yi Kim Seon-dal', 'the indomitable female CEO', and other unimaginable millionaires are set to appear, promising unprecedented stories and emotions. Below are the Q&A with the production team of 'Neighbor Millionaire.'
Q. How do you feel about returning for the regular season?
A. Thanks to the love from many people for Season 1, we were able to return like this. The regular season feels like a 'pass stamp' given by the viewers, making it even more meaningful. While the sense of responsibility has certainly increased, our entire production team is joyfully preparing to repay that with more developed content.
Q. What is the biggest difference compared to Season 1?
A. If Season 1 was a 'preliminary round', the regular season is a 'full-fledged battle'. Beyond simply showing homes and wealth, we plan to delve deeper into how millionaires have built their lives and what values they are sharing. In particular, the spectrum of participants has noticeably widened, allowing viewers to vividly feel that 'the faces of wealth vary so much.'
Q. Jang Ye-won's joining stands out; what is the reason for her casting?
A. Ms. Jang Ye-won possesses the empathy to open the hearts of others, bright and cheerful energy, and clarity in conveying information, all of which make her a perfect host for 'cultural entertainment.' Above all, her unique positive energy brightens the scene each time, adding life and vitality to the program.
Q. What do you expect from the combination of Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won?
A. Mr. Seo Jang-hoon addresses the essence with his intuitive and candid speaking style, while Ms. Jang Ye-won expands the narrative with delicate and warm empathy and reactions. I expect that this combination will enrich the interviews with the millionaires.
Q. What kind of millionaires will appear in the regular season?
A. We will feature a truly diverse spectrum of individuals. The locations have become even more glamorous, and the scale of the affluent has grown significantly compared to before. The 'toilet king', who contributed to saving 20 trillion in national taxes, the 'modern-day Bong Yi Kim Seon-dal' who sells the sky and digs the land, and the 'indomitable female CEO' who grew a debt-ridden company into a multimillion-dollar corporation—these individuals will stimulate imagination and bring amazement just by hearing about them. Additionally, millionaires with special relationships like sisters, couples, and father-son will also appear, intending to convey values that connect family, camaraderie, and generations beyond mere success stories.
Q. Was there a memorable episode during the casting process?
A. Perhaps because of Season 1, the program has started to gain some recognition? When we reached out to millionaires for casting, many warmly welcomed us by saying, 'Oh! I know that program well; I really enjoyed watching it.' There were also cases where community members directly contacted the production team, saying, 'This person must be introduced.' I felt that the program is gradually gaining trust and establishing itself as a place where more people want to participate.
Q. Lastly, please give a message to the viewers.
A. The millionaires appearing in 'Neighbor Millionaire' are not merely people who have made money but individuals who have left their footprints in the world in their unique ways. Rather than conveying the feeling of 'envy,' I want to share the realization of 'Wow, there is so much to learn.' I believe that true 'wealth' is not about someone's bank balance or amount of living space but about how a person spends their day and the choices they have made in life. I hope viewers can smile comfortably while watching and find a message that resonates with them. Do not miss the warm and delightful chemistry that Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won will create.
By revealing 'life stories' more valuable than wealth and the unprecedented 'wealth of experiences,' the regular first episode of EBS 'Seo Jang-hoon's Neighbor Millionaire' will broadcast on Sept. 17 (Wed) at 9:55 p.m., sparking the hottest topic in homes this fall.
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