"Culinary Class Wars 2" winner Choi Kang-rok to actor Ko Kyung-pyo — an unusual combination gathers on a new variety show.
"Theme park superfan" Ro Hong-chul, Choi Kang-rok, Ko Kyung-pyo and PaniBottle begin a theme park exploration to fully recharge their childlike wonder.
MBC's new variety show Nollo coaster, which will premiere in June, is a reality program that focuses on exploring unique and exotic theme parks that belong to the world's 1% and are not well known to the public. Ro Hong-chul, Choi Kang-rok, Ko Kyung-pyo and PaniBottle will not only try thrilling rides but also cover festivals, snacks and merchandise, sure to make theme park lovers' hearts race.
First, Ro Hong-chul, who is a free spirit representing the entertainment industry, will enjoy a fresh and spontaneous journey on Nollo coaster. His new challenge and heartfelt adventure — always turning imagination into reality and truly enjoying life — are generating interest.
Also, Choi Kang-rok, who became a hot topic by taking unexpected steps such as closing his restaurant after winning a cooking survival program and has been called the "ultimate star," is an extreme introvert but surprisingly possesses the stamina and courage of a secret roller-coaster master, promising a twist. "There is still a child who runs around the playground living in my heart," he said, and through the theme park road trip he reveals unexpected sides of himself, doubling the fun with a new look never seen before.
Ko Kyung-pyo, who has long admired Ro Hong-chul's freewheeling spirit and ability to take action, shows human charm with his "little Ro Hong-chul" likeness and characteristic simplicity, and as the youngest he reliably energizes the older members. Added to this, travel creator PaniBottle, who boasts 2.57 million subscribers, brings strong presence as a travel expert equipped with the ability to handle diverse situations. The stories of these four, each with distinct personalities, are highly anticipated.
Meanwhile, this morning (the 12th) Ro Hong-chul, Choi Kang-rok, Ko Kyung-pyo and PaniBottle departed for their first destination, drawing attention. In the released photos, the four, excited as they set off on their trip, catch the eye. Viewers are curious about what episodes will unfold at the theme park they visit first.
Nollo coaster evokes memories of Sangsang expedition, which aired on MBC about 20 years ago. It was a corner of the Sunday Night lineup that aired from April to October 2005, created by producer Yeo Un-hyuk of Knowing bros and the representative star producer Kim Tae-ho.
It was a variety show with a project that discovered the world's greatest imaginations and let participants experience the scientific principles within them, and aimed to travel the world to find the imagination that would lead the 21st century and upgrade viewers' expectations. Above all, it gained popularity by riding the world's most famous attractions and showing reactions. Lee Kyung-kyu, Lee Yoon-seok, Yoon Jungsoo and Jeong Hyung Don appeared on it.
With MBC bringing a similar format back after 20 years, expectations are high for what new cast members will offer.
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