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| Actor Lee Sang-yi, left, and EXO's Suho star in the new traveling reality show, "Besties in Wonderland." Courtesy of SBS |
By Lee Gyu-lee
K-pop boy group EXO's Suho and actor Lee Sang-yi gave a glimpse of their new reality show, "Besties in Wonderland," saying that viewers will be able to see a new side of them through the program.
SBS' traveling show, which kicks off at 9 p.m. Thursday, follows a group of celebrity best friends ― actors Lee Sang-yi, Lee Kyoo-hyung, Suho, Cha Seo-won, Lee You-young and Lim Ji-yeon ― going on a trip to Queensland, Australia. As they travel around different spots in the country, they experience various activities, from skydiving to scuba diving.
The show is led by producer Lee Ji-won, who previously led the popular reality show, "Law of the Jungle."
"I have been wanting to travel somewhere with my friends, instead of for work. Although it was for the show, (when offered to join) I said I wanted to go right away without even checking my schedule because it was a trip with my friends from college, the Korea National University of Arts," Suho said in a written interview released by the network.
Lee Sang-yi also said that he was drawn to the show's concept of traveling with good friends. "I don't have much experience traveling abroad so I've been wanting to do so when I get a chance. And I loved the cast members and the destination," he said.
"Going to Australia, filled with nature and the ocean, which I love, with my friends, was just more than enough (for me to join)," he said.
Lee added that they got to know each other better through the trip. "I came to know deeper about their charm. Kyoo-hyung actually is a good cook and is very intellectual. And I've also found out that Suho is a wine enthusiast. Throughout the trip, we were roommates and we had a lot of conversations. I've learned about his mindset in life and his enthusiasm toward his dream," Lee said.
When asked what this trip means to him, Suho answered that it was a chance to show a natural side of him.
"I think (the program) will show a relaxed side of me that I haven't shown to my fans yet. So it might surprise them," he said, adding it was different to be with friends from college rather than with the members of EXO.
"Traveling shows that I did with the members of the group were fun, but traveling with friends whom I've spent my college years together with felt different," Suho said.
"Besties in Wonderland" airs on SBS every Thursday at 9 p.m.
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