Netflix will begin streaming a show about four young Korean entertainers on Tuesday 18 August, and the draw is as simple as it sounds: four names, one long hike, and a setting that pushes them far from the city. The series follows Lee Chae-min, Dowoon, Tarzzan and Car, the Garden as they head into snowy peaks for a demanding trip that turns travel into a test.
That makes the title an easy fit for viewers scanning Netflix Weekend Streaming Recommendations for something new to start in the week of 18 August. The four are described as urbanites who have been relatively unaware of their country’s rural areas, which gives the trip a straightforward premise: take people used to city life and put them on a path that leaves comfort behind.
The show is also being sold with a light touch, as daft and quite charming, and Car, the Garden seems to have landed on the same conclusion with one caveat. “I really like it,” he said, before adding, “Except for the hiking.” That line captures the whole idea in miniature: this is a series built on the appeal of watching entertainers step outside their usual world, even if one of them would rather skip the climb.
What is still not clear is the exact title or format of the Netflix series, only that the streaming date is fixed and the premise is set. For now, that is enough for the week’s viewing list: a Tuesday release, four young entertainers, and a hiking trip that may be more enjoyable to watch than to take.
