Set to premiere on the 23rd at 8 PM, the TVING original 'The Great Escape: The Story' returns with a suspense adventure that boasts a new level of scale, a tightly knit world, and added storytelling with new escapers. It promises a fierce battle of wits within an upgraded universe, sparking much interest.
Kang Ho-dong emphasized, "Please pay close attention to how the members navigate through the story and escape. The title 'The Great Escape: The Story' itself is a hint." Kim Dong-hyun added, "Not only the scale but also the difficulty of the missions are unprecedented. Watching it as if you're escaping with us will bring a greater sense of immersion and thrill."
Yoo Byung-jae and Ko Kyung-pyo focused on the storytelling aspect fitting for the title 'The Great Escape: The Story'. Yoo Byung-jae mentioned, "Since it's an escape that unfolds as one continuous story, viewing it as if you're a player will enhance the fun." Ko Kyung-pyo also said, "It's not just about the story of each episode but the entire season's narrative that's the highlight. Don't miss any part of it," stirring curiosity.
Meanwhile, BAEKHYUN described 'The Great Escape: The Story' as "a season where the members' strengths shine." Every member is set to create memorable scenes in each episode. The youngest member, Yeo Jin-goo, expressed confidence, saying, "For those new to 'The Great Escape', it will offer fresh chemistry, and for existing fans, it will provide new fun."
'The Great Escape: The Story' has generated buzz with its unique combination of original members Kang Ho-dong, Kim Dong-hyun, Yoo Byung-jae, and new members Ko Kyung-pyo, BAEKHYUN, and Yeo Jin-goo. With a full spectrum of talents from brains to brawn, anticipation is high for who will emerge as the MVP.
Yoo Byung-jae chose Kang Ho-dong, saying, "Without him, we couldn't have finished successfully. He was our solid core from start to finish." Ko Kyung-pyo, leaving a meaningful comment about watching the new members' performance, humorously added, "Of course, I'm not referring to myself."
Kim Dong-hyun and BAEKHYUN showed strong teamwork by picking each other as the standout members. Kim Dong-hyun said, "I'd like to mention BAEKHYUN. Along with Yoo Byung-jae, he could be considered one of the brains," praising BAEKHYUN's focus and decision-making. BAEKHYUN admired, "Kim Dong-hyun was incredibly persistent. His ability to solve problems with concentration, even slowly, was impressive," adding warmth to their camaraderie.
Lastly, Kang Ho-dong stated, "Without any one of us, this program couldn't have been completed. When all members come together, that's when the magic happens, making everyone the MVP." The youngest, Yeo Jin-goo, added, "The teamwork we've built is the biggest strength of this season. Once the episodes are released, many will relate," highlighting the synergy of the six escapers.
'The Great Escape' is a tvN entertainment show where members collaborate to escape from massive escape room sets, having aired up to season 4. Now, moving to the OTT platform TVING, it makes a comeback after four years. 'The Great Escape: The Story' promises an overwhelming scale and atmosphere from the first episode, premiering on the 23rd (Wednesday) at 8 PM on TVING, with two episodes released every Wednesday thereafter.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)