The highlights of tvN's globally returning House On Wheels: Hokkaido edition were released, and it became a hot topic when new cast member Jang Nara revealed why she decided to take her first regular variety show role 24 years after her debut.
The new tvN variety program House On Wheels: Hokkaido edition (directed by Shin Chan-yang, Kim Ah-rim), which premieres at 7:40 p.m. on Oct. 12 (Sun), is based on the concept of traveling with one's own home, and it tells the new adventure of House On Wheels, which spent all four seasons across Korea, crossing the sea to go overseas. It is drawing attention as it returns globally three years after season 4 aired in 2022, and after mainstays Seong Dong-il and Kim Hee-won, actress Jang Nara joins as a new family member, raising expectations.
On the 24th, House On Wheels: Hokkaido edition released a five-minute highlight that drew attention.
The released highlights start with the welcoming sight of House On Wheels docking in Hokkaido and Seong Dong-il expressing excitement, saying "You'll see this kind of car for the first time here," which makes viewers' hearts race with excitement. The running House On Wheels and the ever-changing exotic scenery of Hokkaido provide a fresh impression, sparking curiosity about what stories and landscapes the globally expanded House On Wheels will capture.
Along with this, the homeowners of House On Wheels: Hokkaido edition make their full appearance, increasing interest. First, Seong Dong-il and Kim Hee-won, returning after three years, boast their unchanged homeowner presence, doubling the welcome. Especially, Seong Dong-il, who was sitting in Hokkaido's tranquil front yard enjoying the trip, wipes his eyes while saying, "I feel strange. It's been such a long time. I get choked up," then suddenly says, "I sometimes feel like I shouldn't have come," showing his trademark tsundere wit and causing laughter. Seong Dong-il also teases Kim Hee-won, who is dressed all in black, saying, "You look like a crow," while Kim Hee-won accuses Seong Dong-il that his youngest daughter sent a message saying, "Dad, just stay there," showcasing their unchanged love-hate chemistry and making viewers laugh.
Above all, Jang Nara's quirky and innocent charm as the new family member steals the spotlight. Jang Nara strongly denies Seong Dong-il's sharp remark, "Do you normally eat a lot? Except when you speak, it seemed like there was always something in your mouth during the trip," yet she keeps chewing without pause, drawing laughs. She also revealed the reason she decided to join, saying, "I heard there is delicious ice cream if I come here, so I thought I wanted to do it," adding more laughter.
Also revealed were Jang Nara's feelings about joining this journey as she fully enjoyed the unfamiliar but exciting local experiences. Jang Nara said, "I've never done a long-term regular on a variety show. People might think, 'She's just doing a variety show,' but I started with a very big courage of my own. It's a bit tough, but it's so fascinating. I'm seeing so many things I wouldn't have seen if I had never decided in my life, and I'm meeting people I've never met, so it feels like a new world," raising expectations to see the 24-year veteran actress Jang Nara discovering variety through House On Wheels: Hokkaido edition.
Toward the end of the highlights, the homeowners of House On Wheels are shown enjoying gourmet food recommended by locals, visiting local households, exploring Hokkaido's real nature, and building new relationships along the journey, presenting a diverse travelogue. This raises anticipation for the Hokkaido travelogue of Korea's genuine hometown homeowners who have gone global.
tvN's House On Wheels: Hokkaido edition premieres at 7:40 p.m. on Oct. 12 (Sun).
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