Wish Upon A Star
Cool concept but bad execution-editing
Note: Some details of the show included to clarify points of my review. It is not a drama, so those details ain't spoilers right?
Tbh, having enjoyed prior Netflix’s travel reality shows such as Twogether and New World (well, the hosts traveled and stayed together on an island for about a week or so) and seeing this show’s trailer, I had high expectations for this show only to be utterly sorely disappointed.
Netflix travel reality x concept of bike touring around S Korea with two hosts sounds great and cool but the execution-editing is bad.
The trailer is spot on on what an enjoyable travel reality show should have: aerial panoramic panning views, glorious, mouthwatering food and goofing fun games and activities unique to the travel locations.
Those are unfortunately grossly overshadowed by footage cut out from the trailer but what made the full show:
(1) Relentless mundane chatting of the hosts with their mates and non-stop bickering between their couple mates.
(2) Never-ending close-up views of the hosts riding their bikes screaming away.
(3) Endless inclusion of an overbearingly obsessive and atrociously-cum-flamboyantly dressed Hong Chul (wearing dresses and long coats on bike trips and almost had an accident but continued to do so???) flashing his incessant self-printed Netflix paraphernalia and shouting Net-pleaseeeee and Reeeeed Haaaastingssss in desperate attempts to get lifetime free Netflix subscription. Those are neither funny nor funnee at all, but nerve-wrecking and hair-raising in bad ways to get one to shut down the app.
I was so put off by the freaking long mundane chats in episode 1 that i did not continue episode 2 until months later.. It picks up in episode 2, slumps again in episode 8 (why the visit to an amusement park when there are tons to see at the many UNESCO World Heritage sites at the ancient capital Gyeongju???) and ultimately tanks in the final episode which is really just a bts clip of them recording music for the show and their couple bickering over peeing (yes, no typo).
The only bonus point is seeing new sides of Rain. Not only was he meticulous in planning for the trip, Rain also took care of his co-host’s safety, stomach and tastebuds. Rain can cook and appreciate food! Be amazed of his appreciation of food through both his fine and creative culinary skills (waffling korean rice-cakes and fish cakes topped with ice cream for breakfast) and novel ways of consuming food.
For a much more consistently enjoyable travel reality show, watch Twogether (more in “Recommendations” tab)
Tbh, having enjoyed prior Netflix’s travel reality shows such as Twogether and New World (well, the hosts traveled and stayed together on an island for about a week or so) and seeing this show’s trailer, I had high expectations for this show only to be utterly sorely disappointed.
Netflix travel reality x concept of bike touring around S Korea with two hosts sounds great and cool but the execution-editing is bad.
The trailer is spot on on what an enjoyable travel reality show should have: aerial panoramic panning views, glorious, mouthwatering food and goofing fun games and activities unique to the travel locations.
Those are unfortunately grossly overshadowed by footage cut out from the trailer but what made the full show:
(1) Relentless mundane chatting of the hosts with their mates and non-stop bickering between their couple mates.
(2) Never-ending close-up views of the hosts riding their bikes screaming away.
(3) Endless inclusion of an overbearingly obsessive and atrociously-cum-flamboyantly dressed Hong Chul (wearing dresses and long coats on bike trips and almost had an accident but continued to do so???) flashing his incessant self-printed Netflix paraphernalia and shouting Net-pleaseeeee and Reeeeed Haaaastingssss in desperate attempts to get lifetime free Netflix subscription. Those are neither funny nor funnee at all, but nerve-wrecking and hair-raising in bad ways to get one to shut down the app.
I was so put off by the freaking long mundane chats in episode 1 that i did not continue episode 2 until months later.. It picks up in episode 2, slumps again in episode 8 (why the visit to an amusement park when there are tons to see at the many UNESCO World Heritage sites at the ancient capital Gyeongju???) and ultimately tanks in the final episode which is really just a bts clip of them recording music for the show and their couple bickering over peeing (yes, no typo).
The only bonus point is seeing new sides of Rain. Not only was he meticulous in planning for the trip, Rain also took care of his co-host’s safety, stomach and tastebuds. Rain can cook and appreciate food! Be amazed of his appreciation of food through both his fine and creative culinary skills (waffling korean rice-cakes and fish cakes topped with ice cream for breakfast) and novel ways of consuming food.
For a much more consistently enjoyable travel reality show, watch Twogether (more in “Recommendations” tab)
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