Twogether (TV program) explained

Genre:Travel documentary
Country:South Korea
Taiwan
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
List Episodes:
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Producer:Jang Hyuk-jae
Runtime:55–83 minutes
Company:Company SangSang
Channel:Netflix

Twogether is a South Korean-Taiwanese travel documentary television series starring Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu. It was released by Netflix on June 26, 2020.[1]

Synopsis

Actors Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu travel to six Asian cities (Yogyakarta and Bali in Indonesia, Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand, Pokhara and Kathmandu in Nepal) where they must complete missions together, even though they do not speak each other's language, in order to meet their fans who recommended the locations they visited.[2]

Cast

Production

Development

On June 24, 2019, South Korean news media Osen reported that Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu would film a variety show where they would travel around the world together to meet their fans. Lee Seung-gi’s agency confirmed that the two actors were planning on starring in the show but denied that Netflix would release the program, which the streaming platform also denied.[3] [4] On September 9, 2019, a week after filming began, Netflix announced through a press release that Twogether would be available for streaming exclusively on its platform.[5]

The show is produced by Company SangSang which is also behind the production of Netflix's game show Busted!.[6]

Filming

Filming began on September 2, 2019 in Indonesia[7] and ended in the fall in Seoul.[8]

Release

On June 8, 2020, the main poster for the show was released along with the announcement that Twogether would premiere on June 26.[9] The first trailer was released on June 11, the second one was released on June 23.[10]

Critical reception

Joel Keller of Decider said that "Twogether is a pleasant diversion that has great scenery and two ingratiating young stars. Whether you read the subtitles or not, you’ll wish you were on the adventures Jasper and Seung-gi are on."[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sun-hwa. Dong. Netflix gives sneak peek of Lee Seung-gi, Jasper Liu's travel show. June 17, 2020. June 17, 2020. The Korea Times.
  2. Web site: Patrick. Frater. Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu Pair up for Netflix Variety Show 'Twogether'. June 7, 2020. June 17, 2020. Variety.
  3. Web site: Kim. Bo-ra. [단독]이승기X류이호, 韓예능으로 뭉친다..한국・대만★ 훈훈 케미]. June 24, 2019. Osen. Naver. ko. June 17, 2020.
  4. Web site: Shin. Na-ra. 이승기 측 "류이호, 예능서 만난다…넷플릭스 방송 확정 아냐" [공식입장]]. June 24, 2019. TV Report. Naver. ko. June 17, 2020.
  5. Web site: Pakkee. Tan. Lee Seung-Gi To Star In New Travel Show With Taiwanese Heartthrob Jasper Liu. September 10, 2019. June 17, 2020. E! Online.
  6. Web site: Sun-hwa. Dong. Lee Seung-gi, Jasper Liu co-star in Netflix travel show. September 10, 2019. June 17, 2020. The Korea Times.
  7. Web site: Kim. Jin-seok. [단독]이승기·류이호, 넷플릭스 '투게더' 촬영 시작… "인니行"]. September 4, 2019. JoongAng Ilbo. ko. June 17, 2020.
  8. Web site: Ji-won. Choi. Lee Seung-gi, Jasper Liu team up in Netflix travel show 'Twogether'. June 23, 2020. The Korea Herald. June 24, 2020.
  9. Web site: Minji. Kang. Unscripted Travel Series Twogether, Starring Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu, Premieres on June 26. June 8, 2020. June 17, 2020. Netflix Media.
  10. Web site: Sun. Mi-kyung. 이승기X류이호 '투게더', 26일 넷플릭스 공개..메인 예고편으로 기대↑. June 11, 2020. Osen. News Chosun. ko. June 17, 2020.
  11. Web site: Keller. Joel. Stream It Or Skip It: 'Twogether' On Netflix, A Docuseries Where Two Celebrities Go On Adventures To Find Their Fans. June 26, 2020. Decider. June 27, 2020.

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