tvN’s
brand new travelogue, Experience the Real Thailand, was
shot in the past week in Thailand. Hosting the show are South Korean boy band 2PM members Nichkhun and Jun. K. The
single episode programme aims at presenting the unique and REAL side of
Thailand to Asian audiences through a fun, relaxing and
authentic experience. The show is fully supported by Tourism Authority of Thailand (“TAT”).
Before
shooting began, Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, TAT’s
Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, attended a welcome dinner
hosted by CJ E&M HK at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel, for Nichkhun and Jun. K. Although being a Thai-American, Nichkhun
hasn’t spent much time in Thailand due to his overseas studies, the dinner gave
him and Jun. K a chance to exchange with Mr. Chattan and
deepen their understanding of the REAL Thailand and its culture before they
embark on their journey in various cities of Thailand.
After
a night’s rest, the duo officially started off their vacation in Thailand
beginning with Bangkok. Their itinerary included cultural landmarks such as the
Temple of Dawn and the Reclining Buddha Temple. They also enjoyed Thai fine
dining, took a Muay Thai class and experienced a traditional Thai massage to
soothe their body. The duo then travelled to Lampang, to get a chance to create
their own Lampang bowl and visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre. Heading
up north, Nichkhun and Jun. K spent some time in Chiang Mai, another popular
tourist destination where tradition and modernity meet, to see the Tunnel
Temple and savour every bite of mouth-watering Thai street food.
Both
Nichkhun and Jun. K expressed total excitement towards their much-needed Thai
getaway together, visiting some of the most iconic and
unique spots, explore the REAL Thailand, as well as
tasting all the oh-so-famous Thai cuisines. Nichkhun remarks, “I feel
especially honoured to be hosting the show and hope that my Thai-root can help
unveil the true charisma of Thailand to Asian audiences.” Jun. K expresses, “I
have been longing for a good buddy trip with Nichkhun and the shooting
presented this opportunity to make it happen. He is my tour guide and I relied
on him wholeheartedly throughout the trip!”
tvN's
brand new travelogue, Experience the Real Thailand, will
be aired in early September, only on tvN. tvN is available
in Asia-Pacific countries, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia,
the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Australia, with
subtitles in English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai. tvN,
where fun takes off!
Experience the Real Thailand is fully supported by the Tourism Authority
of Thailand.
Special
thanks to the following sponsors (in alphabetical order):
Bangkok
Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel
Le
Méridien Chiang Rai Resort
About tvN
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to Asia-Pacific. Being the content trend leader, tvN provides the best general
entertainment through express top-rated variety shows, record breaking hit
dramas, world class music shows, trend leading lifestyle programmes, and
star-studded original productions exclusively for Asian viewers. tvN is
available in Asia-Pacific countries, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and
Australia. tvN is owned by CJ E&M, a Korean leading media conglomerate.
tvN, where fun takes off!