Series Review
If you're a fan of Korean variety shows, from Running man to Sixth Sense, then you're familiar with Jae-suk and Kwang-soo aka. Asian princess/Giraffe.
In this show, the three of them teach the audience about Korean culture as they work with numerous traditional masters to become the best apprentices. As we all know, doing things traditionally can be both physically and mentally taxing in most cases. This is why people invented machines, but there is also beauty and originality in traditional work. Others argued that traditionally made products were better, and they were right.
Episodes
The show consists of 8 episodes, each episode lasts about 43-45 minutes. In each, the trio takes a new class and learns know-how from a traditional master. The charm of the show is the eager and humble learning of the trio and the endless banter between them. At the end of each episode, the master selects the student who performed well. We already know that Jae-suk and Kwang-soo have a brotherly relationship, teasing each other endlessly. Watching Yeon-koung teasing them both is even more fun.
Different Show
The show is quite different from other Korean variety shows we have seen so far. It's not too intense with different races, but mildly educational. It's always interesting to see how things were done in those days. Another thing I appreciate about the show is that they shoot it in different locations in Korea. We enjoy the aesthetic view of various cities and towns from Busan to Wonju.
The episodes may be a bit long but the three leads manage to keep the audience entertained. Netflix did a great job pairing the three of them, especially Jae-suk, a great entertainer who has been in the industry for over two decades.
This is another great Korean variety show from Netflix that you can enjoy and learn a few things with your family. Whether you're a foreigner or a local, this is a must-watch if you're looking for a show that will help you learn more about Korean culture.
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