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'The Travel Method of Real Men' Breaks 10 Million Views on Reels in Just Two Episodes

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Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Daesung pose ahead of the showcase for SBS Plus variety show 'The Travel Method of Real Men,' held online on the 21st. /Photo provided by SBS Plus 2026.04.21 /Photo=Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Daesung pose ahead of the showcase for SBS Plus variety show 'The Travel Method of Real Men,' held online on the 21st. /Photo provided by SBS Plus 2026.04.21 /Photo=Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@

'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu,' featuring Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and BIGBANG's Daesung, has taken over social media, OTT platforms, and onLINE just two episodes into its broadcast.

'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu,' a SBS Plus variety program airing every Tuesday afternoon, is a bromance travelogue featuring Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Daesung.

'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu' has set a record-breaking milestone with its official YouTube channel and social media reels collectively surpassing 10 million views, as reels related to the show are being created daily. This achievement reflects the immense influence of Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Daesung, who are not only entertainers but also star YouTubers with a combined following nearing 7 million.

Moreover, a short video from the first episode showing a fan born in 2013 meeting Daesung, which moved the fan to tears, easily surpassed 1.5 million views, signaling the show's global growth trajectory.

Furthermore, 'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu' has proven its strength as highly immersive content with outstanding performance on both domestic and international OTT platforms. It ranked fourth on Friday Video (friDay Video), the top OTT platform in Taiwan, and secured a spot in the top five variety shows on domestic OTT platform Wavve, demonstrating its burning power not only in Korea but also overseas.

Additionally, according to the April 4th-week TV-OTT non-drama news segment of the FUNdex report released by Good Data Corporation, an institutional investor analyzing K-content competitiveness, the show ranked sixth. With season 2 already confirmed before the first episode aired, bringing double celebration, the future of 'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu' is drawing attention for its explosive popularity and buzz.

The production team stated, "We are extremely surprised and grateful that viewers not only in Korea but also overseas are showing explosive interest and support." They added, "In the third episode, the unique chemistry of the three real men will shine even brighter. On the last day of the holiday, please join us for the magnificent scenery of southernmost Kyushu and the uproarious laughter caused by the real men."

'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu' Episode 3 will air on May 5 at 8:40 p.m.

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