Waves and Laughs: Korean Travel Show Pairs Surfer-Musician Jung Jae-hyung with YouTube Star for Wild Mauritius Adventure
In the latest whirlwind episode of ENA’s hit travel reality show ‘지구마불 세계여행3’, fans are treated to a new travel duo that’s making waves — quite literally. YouTube travel creator known as 빠니보틀 has partnered up with multi-talented musician and surf enthusiast Jung Jae-hyung for what should have been a picturesque adventure across the turquoise waters of Mauritius.
But paradise never comes easy. From the get-go, the journey kicks off with an awkward and hilarious moment: 빠니보틀 fails to recognize his celebrity travel partner Jung Jae-hyung despite his preparations to make a shining first impression, complete with sunglasses. The mismatched encounter sends the crew into fits of laughter, with Jung exclaiming, “You really don’t recognize me, huh?”
Despite their shared obsession with the sea — 빠니보틀 famously dives into water at every opportunity, while Jung seeks out waves as an avid surfer — the duo meets an unexpected turbulence in the form of a cyclone warning upon arrival. Just as the two water-lovers anticipate basking in the island’s iconic coastline, they’re hit with bad news: surfing activities might be cancelled. A disheartened Jung blurts out, “I think we’re doomed.”
This unlikely pair finds comedic chemistry in the face of uncontrollable weather and surprises, promising viewers hilarity and heart as their bond develops. Their segment, dubbed by fans as the ‘물친자’ (roughly translated as ‘water addicts’) arc, stands out among others in the current third round of global travel missions assigned by ‘지구마불 세계여행3’.
Meanwhile in Egypt, two other unlikely pairings embark on equally engaging escapades. Food-obsessed creator 곽튜브 joins actor Lee Jang-woo, while travel aficionado 원지 teams up with actress Cha Joo-young — the latter of whom is fulfilling a fangirl dream. Each duo offers a contrasting theme and perspective, giving the show’s format a dynamic and refreshing edge.
With unpredictable dice rolls determining destinations and off-the-cuff interactions delivering laughs and genuine chemistry, this third season of ‘지구마불 세계여행3’ continues to evolve travel entertainment into an unscripted genre of absurd charm. Tune in for Episode 6, airing Saturday at 7:50 PM KST on ENA.
