Airing Feb. 1, the special follows Bae and his longtime “hyungs” ― Lee, Kim Jong-soo and Kim Sung-kyun ― as they embark on their first-ever group vacation after meeting on set years ago and staying close ever since. Bae reveals he planned the getaway as a heartfelt thank-you: for the past 10 years, Lee has invited him over every holiday, knowing Bae didn’t have family to spend it with. “He’s looked out for me every single holiday,” Bae says, framing the trip as a payback tour for the men who became his family.
From the jump, the studio panel can’t contain their excitement watching this A-list combo form up at the airport. But the average-56 crew quickly turns the pre-flight checklist into comedy gold, bickering over roaming plans and currency exchange. Voted “trip treasurer” by majority rule, Lee protests he’s never done it before ― then clutches a pink money pouch like a pro for the rest of the journey. When an unexpected hiccup hits on the road, Lee reportedly shows off some serious crisis-management skills, with the full moment set to be revealed on air.
After seven hours in the air, the foursome land in Kazakhstan ― the world’s ninth-largest country and often dubbed the “Switzerland of Central Asia” ― and are instantly awestruck by the sweeping landscapes. But the real adventure starts in town: a market run exposes just how hopeless they are with numbers, a only-in-Kazakhstan traditional massage pushes their limits, and a lodging mix-up with just one bed turns into instant chaos. The studio reacts in real time, delivering some of the season’s biggest laughs.
As the lone 40-something “kid brother,” Bae takes on de facto guide duties ― and the scolding that comes with it. “Don’t throw around broken English!” one hyung snaps, while another insists, “We move together ― wait for the group!” Bae sweats every step trying to keep the trio on track. The question is whether he can actually shepherd the crew to the finish line in one piece.
Expect gruff-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside treasurer Lee; steady big brother Kim Jong-soo; frugal homemaker-at-heart Kim Sung-kyun; and flustered-but-game guide Bae. Their Kazakhstan escapade airs Sunday, Feb. 1 at 9 p.m. on SBS’ "My Little Old Boy".
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)