New Travel Romance Reality Show Sparks Dopamine with Global Crush Tour

Romance, Wanderlust, and First-Time Chemistry in Unfamiliar Lands

The freshly launched travel reality series ‘우리 지금 만나’ (literal translation: ‘We Meet Now’) debuted on Channel S and immediately carved a niche as a sweet escape filled with flirtation, stunning destinations, and genuine chemistry. Produced by SK Broadband, the show is an original spin-off from the award-winning ‘다시갈지도’ team, which clinched a 2024 Cable TV Awards prize for their cultural travel storytelling. With reality celebs like Kim Gwang-tae from ‘환승연애3’ and Kim Ji-min of ‘하트시그널4’ fame, the premiere offered dreamy adventures in Taipei and Bali, complete with global crushes.

Taipei Tales: Food, Flirting, and Garlic

In Taipei, Kim Gwang-tae met his match in Sai-sen, a local friend who shares his age but not his height. The pair explored the vibrant MZ food scene, syncing up in matching outfits and indulging in local delicacies. Sparks flew—especially during a shared bite of garlic sausage, which prompted Gwang-tae to joke, “We can’t kiss after garlic!” To which Sai-sen smoothly responded, “Unless we both eat it.” The flirtation didn’t go unnoticed, causing laughter and swooning in the studio from show host Yoo In-na and special guest Kang Seung-yoon.

Bali Vibes: Parasailing Confessions & Sunset Romance

Down south in Bali, Kim Ji-min connected with Ash, a Dutch actor who’s been living on the island for six months. Their passionate bonding started fast with ice cream sharing, moved through parasailing with earpiece whispers in mid-air, and culminated in a romantic sunset gaze at Uluwatu Temple. Their jungle sunrise trek to Mount Batur the next day revealed deeper feelings. “This is the most beautiful view of my life, thanks to you,” Ash confessed to Ji-min, sending dopamine levels soaring.

Social Buzz & Future Hopes

Fans on socials lit up with reactions like, “I didn’t expect a romance reality from strangers abroad!” and “That Bali sky makes me want to book a flight now!” The hosts also couldn’t hide their envy, with Yoo In-na admitting, “Only they know how special this memory truly is.” Kang Seung-yoon, caught up in the romantic momentum, declared he wants to join the next trip as a cast member.

‘우리 지금 만나’ airs every Thursday at 9:20 PM KST on Channel S. With its mix of cultural insight, spontaneous chemistry, and stunning locales, it’s shaping up to be Korea’s newest travel-romance sensation.