The broadcaster Kim Gura punishes the traitor.
In the second episode of KBS's new variety show "Joint Travel Expense Zone," a "battle of the beast men's physiques" is previewed. Also, China's historical theme park "Weizen Minnan Shiguanghuanjing" is revealed on broadcast for the first time.
While the elderly(?) Kim Gura sleeps in the morning, five members — Kim Tae-gyun, Kim Dong-jun, Baekho, Lee Seok-gi and Kim Seung-jin — set out to perform a beach mission and morning exercise. Baekho proved the title of "Waterbomb hero" with a perfectly sculpted muscular physique. Actor and idol Kim Dong-jun also boasted a well-maintained body and displayed an overwhelming presence, notably catching the amazing throws from baseball player Kim Tae-gyun and showing excellent athleticism and stamina. The youngest son of KBS2's For Eagle Brothers, Lee Seok-gi, also drew attention for his unexpected charm. With an unexpected physique and stamina he had not shown in dramas or other variety shows, he surprised the members.
After being eliminated in episode 1, Kim Seung-jin, who stuck with Kim Gura to continue the trip, deepened his role as the "traitor." Kim Seung-jin told on a plotted conversation with Kim Tae-gyun that "Kim Tae-gyun suggested eliminating eldest Kim Gura and having study hall time," provoking Kim Gura's fury. Kim Gura exploded, saying, "You treat variety shows like nothing. What era is this study hall time from?" Meanwhile, Kim Tae-gyun entered full "eating athlete mode." He enticed Baekho by eating the shaman food zhangmuya (ginger duck) he had tasted the day before. Under his maxim that "a hamburger is just a snack," he proceeded with mukbangs of changfen, sachamen, shrimp dim sum and oyster pancakes. He showed his "eating athlete" caliber by finishing five meals in an instant, roughly one meal every 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, actor Lee Seok-gi, who had thoroughly planned from the first day of the trip, planned a visit to Ilgwangam (a representative attraction of Gulangyu at an elevation of 92.7 meters) in episode 2 as well. But with news of rain, the "planner" Lee Seok-gi wearing slippers was frustrated in front of the endlessly unfolding steps. On the other hand, the spontaneous Kim Dong-jun followed along with a big smile, raising expectations for the two's unexpected chemistry. Meanwhile, Baekho, who strategically accompanied Kim Tae-gyun, encountered a "true local fan." He showed the stature of a K-pop idol, receiving a "Baekho doll" as a gift.
This broadcast reveals for the first time on Korean television China's first Minnan fantasy theme park (南幻境主景), which opened in May 2025. This place is China's first Minnan (南) culture theme tourism site, an immersive experience space that combines a thousand-year Minnan culture with cutting-edge technology. It is a vast area of 201,000 square meters with five themed zones such as "ancient mountains and seas" and "Minnan dreamscape," and it incorporates 83 intangible cultural heritage elements into its architecture, performances and experiences.
Visitors can also try on traditional Chinese clothing after entering. Kim Dong-jun enjoyed touring the theme park dressed as a king, and Kim Seung-jin dressed as an eunuch. Kim Dong-jun recalled his memory of appearing as Hyeonjong in KBS's historical drama "Goryeo-Khitan War" a year ago and revealed a behind-the-scenes story that "when you do historical dramas you scratch your throat to project, so your throat gets very damaged." Kim Gura received a pulse diagnosis through a traditional Chinese medicine experience. It was said that the performer's uncanny accuracy in detecting Kim Gura's chronic illness and Kim Dong-jun's back problem made people wonder if he was a real master.
Joint Travel Expense Zone was selected in 2025 as a Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) broadcasting and video content format production support project and is a money-game travel reality show featuring six people — Kim Gura, Kim Tae-gyun, Kim Dong-jun, Kim Seung-jin, Lee Seok-gi and Baekho — abroad. The program emphasizes the clash between "public good" and "private interest," as six stars compete with a limited travel budget of 100,000 won, particularly revealing each of the six distinct consumption tastes. The stars vote daily to nominate the person who overspent, and the nominated person has their card taken and must rely on colleagues to get by.
In episode 1, Kim Seung-jin, who bought a souvenir with public funds, became the first person to have a card confiscated. Two votes are expected to continue in episode 2, drawing viewers' attention to who will be the next eliminated.
The second episode of KBS2's Joint Travel Expense Zone, which showcases the six distinct charms, will air Thursday the 11th at 9:50 p.m. on KBS2.
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