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A clean adventure set in Mongolia's vast Mother Nature is coming.
Global K-pop content platform Mnet Plus will introduce travel variety "ON THE MAP" (hereinafter 'On the Map' / Lee Han-hyung CP, director Lee Sun-young, Ham Ga-hyung) as new original content on the 20th. "On the Map" is a K-pop idol global adventure program that travels around the world, challenges hidden challenges everywhere, and completes a single map through it. Ahead of its first release, the production team revealed the background of the program and the real reason for leaving for Mongolia.
Q1. This is the first travel variety on Mnet+. What did you focus on planning "On the Map"?
The most important thing in the planning of "On the Map" was to show the hidden charms and strengths of K-pop idol groups that were not shown on stage beyond simple travel entertainment shows. "On the Map" is a "K-adventure" that starts in Mongolia and extends around the world, and every moment an artist steps in becomes a challenge, and a narrative of challenge and growth is completed in one map. It is not just a healing trip, but through unpredictable missions, we want to prove that the stage where K-POP can stand can be anywhere in the world. The unique environment and culture of each country and the energy of K-pop artists will combine to create an imaginative challenge that is only possible there, and real charm and chemistry off-stage will be the highlight in extreme situations in unfamiliar spaces.
Q2. I'm also wondering why you did it with NCT Wish.
In the meantime, through various contents of NCT Wish, I felt that all six members were harmless and had pure energy. There was an expectation and confidence that the hidden charms and strengths that could be shown would be endless, and the members have not been on entertainment shows much, so I think the difference would be that they are challenging the challenge in an unpredictable way that deviates from the commonly called "entertainment formula."
Q3. This 'On the Map' is held in Mongolia, and I wonder why you chose Mongolia among many places.
Mongolia is a representative travel destination that symbolizes 'youth' and is considered a bucket list for many. It was judged that Mongolia's unfamiliar and vast nature perfectly matches the image of NCT Wish, which represents youth. Above all, the "star" in the night sky, the highlight of the trip to Mongolia, was chosen as the candidate site because it was in contact with the team's symbol, and the production team was also surprised by mentioning Mongolia as a destination for the members to visit in an actual pre-interview. In Mongolia's vast nature and endless stars, the pure energy of the six youth and the friendship of the members seem to have stood out even more.
Q4. What's the key point of "ON THE MAP"?
The members are challenging the challenge in an unexpected way. The members themselves selected six keywords that are unique to "NCT Wish." In unexpected places and situations, members will prove various charms and strengths through challenges tailored to each keyword, and you can look forward to this process. I hope fans will cheer for the members as they complete the map. In addition to the game elements, it also contains the "healing moment" as it is, which has not been refined. While traveling, you can see the members expressing their feelings for each other without hesitation after thinking about things they have never done before.
Q5. Any memorable episode or change of members.
The most memorable time was when the production team completely deviated from the method tested in advance and showed an unexpected appearance. In particular, the challenge in episode 4 surprised everyone in the field by showing unexpected performances by the members. Also, I can't forget the moment when all the members saw the stars together. I think I can convey a deep emotion to each member's wishes and sincere stories that have not been reflected in their cute appearances. From the first to the last episode, I hope you will be with NCT Wish's precious moments in Mongolia until the end.
Q6. Lastly, say something to the viewers who are waiting for "On the Map"
The members expressed on-the-map in one word after the shoot, and member Sakuya said after the shoot, "I thought it was a program that could show our charm better. I think the charm of NCT Wish could have been seen better," he said. The production team wanted to capture infinite joy in Mongolia's rough journey. Please watch the precious moments of NCT Wish until the end, even the sincere conversations and wishes that the members share under the stars pouring out in the last episode.
Meanwhile, the original Mnet Plus "ON THE MAP" NCT WISH will premiere on Mnet Plus at 8 p.m. on the 20th, and will premiere on Mnet Channel at 8 p.m. on the 21st (Wednesday).
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