On the 6th, the production team of 'Sunim and Sonim' garnered attention by releasing a second teaser video featuring the breathtaking landscapes of India and the eventful journey of the cast.
'Sunim and Sonim' is a road trip variety show featuring 'Jukmun Jukseol' (instant Q&A), where Venerable Pomnyun and the cast travel through India in search of their 'true selves.' This broadcast is highly anticipated as it is the first variety show to feature the Indian pilgrimage that Venerable Pomnyun has been undertaking for over 30 years.
The released teaser shows Noh Hong-chul, Lee Sang-yoon, Lee Joo-bin, Lee Ki-taek, and WOOCHAN (ALLDAY PROJECT), who traveled to India at the invitation of Venerable Pomnyun. Much like Noh Hong-chul's question, "Is this a trip or a spiritual practice?", the cast members are seen admiring the stunning Indian scenery one moment, only to be caught off guard by the grueling practice of climbing steep mountain paths, bringing laughter to viewers.
In particular, the show's highlight, the 'Jukmun Jukseol' sessions, left a strong impression even in the short teaser. Venerable Pomnyun bluntly tells Lee Joo-bin, who shares her worries, "That is an obsession," and retorts to Lee Sang-yoon, who emphasizes knowledge, "Knowing things is a sickness," delivering refreshing answers that overturn conventional wisdom.
Furthermore, he fires back at WOOCHAN, who says he is "very interested in cars," by saying, "That's not interest, that's obsession." He also reacts with bewilderment when Noh Hong-chul asks for advice on stock and coin investment returns, asking, "Why are you asking me that?" These instances of the Venerable's signature blunt and wise 'fact-bombing' are drawing an explosive response from prospective viewers.
'Sunim and Sonim', a unique travel variety show that blends the joy of travel in the unfamiliar land of India, the depth of spiritual practice, and 'Jukmun Jukseol' that pierces through everyday worries, will premiere on Tuesday, May 19, at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)