[SC Scene] 'Tricked into Employment Scam'... Na Young-seok Pushed Carther Garden to Lee Chae-min into Snowy Mountains (Comprehensive)
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- "Why Are We Climbing?" is a new Netflix reality show featuring celebrities like Carther Garden, Dooun, and Lee Chae-min.
- The show's premise involves the cast being tricked into a challenging mountain climbing expedition in extreme cold.
- Producer Na Young-seok aims to discover new entertainment talent through this unique survival-style program.
Producer Na Young-seok's team has orchestrated what is being described as a "proper employment scam" with their new Netflix reality show, "Why Are We Climbing?" The program tricked celebrities Carther Garden, Dooun, Lee Chae-min, and Tarzan into believing they were participating in a different kind of project, only to find themselves thrust into a harsh mountain climbing expedition in sub-zero temperatures.
The production presentation for "Why Are We Climbing?" was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery on the 12th. Director Na Young-seok and co-director Park Hyun-yong were present, alongside the cast members who experienced the ordeal. The show's concept hinges on the element of surprise and the cast's unpreparedness for the extreme conditions they face.
Participants were reportedly unaware of the true nature of the program, expecting a different kind of engagement. The stark reality of trekking through snow-covered mountains in temperatures as low as -27.5 degrees Celsius (approximately -17.5 degrees Fahrenheit) presented a significant challenge. This survival-style approach is intended to test the cast's resilience and uncover their potential as future entertainers.
Na Young-seok, known for his innovative and often mischievous reality show formats, appears to be pushing the boundaries once again. By subjecting the celebrities to such an unexpected and demanding situation, the show aims to capture genuine reactions and foster the development of new entertainment talent through a unique and rigorous process.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.