Aespa's Synk Road Explained

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Genre:Reality show
Director:Jin Sun-mi
Starring:Aespa
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:12
Company:SM C&C Studio
Network:Wavve

Aespa's Synk Road (; stylized as aespa's Synk Road) is a South Korean reality web series starring Aespa. Produced by SM C&C Studio and directed by Jin Sun-mi, the reality show was broadcast on Wavve on December 28, 2022, and was shown every Wednesday. It is a variety travel show where the members complete missions to acquire "ae-key" cards hidden along their travel route, featuring activities like teamwork and secret missions and showcasing their adventures over three days and two nights.

Production and synopsis

On November 25, 2022, it was reported that Aespa would have their first reality show along with the release of a concept poster that shows the members against the backdrop of a road and a key.[1] In addition, a poster of them enjoying car camping against the backdrop of the night sky full of stars has been released.[2] The reality web series was produced by SM C&C Studio and was directed by Jin Sun-mi.[3] SM C&C stated that the group will have their first solo reality show as a Wavve Original, titled Aespa's Synk Road, and added that one would be able to catch a glimpse of the group's "new" side as it was their first reality show.[4] It was scheduled to be released every Wednesday at 11:00 AM KST starting December 14 through Wavve initially,[5] before moving its broadcast to December 28.[6] Additionally, the main teaser of the show was released on December 7 ahead of its first broadcast premiere on Wavve.[7] On 8:00 PM of January 3, 2024, a special live broadcast of the show was scheduled wherein they will talk about the story of their first reality show filming, question and answer portion, and playing a mini-game.[8]

The show was done in a real-life set, rather than on a stage decorated with metaverse, notably the worldview of Kwangya.[9] The filming took place at a resort located in Donghae and Pyeongchang in the province of Gangwon.[10] Aespa's Synk Road is a variety travel show where members must complete "Synk Road" by acquiring "ae-key" cards hidden throughout the travel road.[11] The activities to obtain the "ae-key" card will include working together to devise a plan to succeed in a mission and secretly carrying out a mission alone without the members knowing.[12] Aespa would spend three days and two nights on their travel story as it contained the "quirky" and "lively" first reality of the four members.[13] It will also show the members doing "thrilling" activities, healing time in nature, and mukbang of all sorts of delicacies.[14]

Release and reception

On June 19, 2024, it was announced that Aespa's Synk Road will be released on DVD.[15] Upon its release, it peaked at number six and charted on the Oricon DVD Chart for three weeks.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Park . Su-in . November 25, 2022 . ko:‘싱크로드’ 에스파 첫 리얼리티, 불꽃 튀는 승부욕에 팀워크까지 . 'Synk Road' Aespa's First Reality Show, Fiery Desire to Win and Teamwork . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240725053828/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202211251101326310 . July 25, 2024 . July 25, 2024 . Newsen . ko.
  2. Web site: Cho . Jae-yong . November 25, 2022 . ko:'에스파의 싱크로드' 12월 14일 첫 방송...동해·평창 여행기 공개 . 'Aespa's Synk Road' will Air on December 14th...The East Sea and Pyeongchang Travelogue will be Revealed . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240725053945/https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=404073 . July 25, 2024 . July 25, 2024 . Single List . ko.
  3. Web site: Park . So-young . November 25, 2022 . ko:에스파, 첫 리얼리티 출격..#여행 #미션 #게임 '에스파의 싱크로드' . Aespa's First Reality Show..#Travel #Mission #Game 'Aespa's Synk Road' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240725054925/https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111996164 . July 25, 2024 . July 25, 2024 . Osen . ko.
  4. Web site: Kim . Soo-young . November 25, 2022 . ko:에스파 리얼리티가 온다…'싱크로드' 12월 14일 첫 공개 . Aespa Reality is Coming…'Synk Road' will be Released for the First time on December 14 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726050213/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202211254402H . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . . ko.
  5. Web site: Park . Se-yeon . November 25, 2022 . ko:에스파, 데뷔 첫 단독 리얼리티 ‘싱크 로드’ 론칭 . Aespa Launches their First Solo Reality 'Synk Road' since their Debut . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726033944/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/10544910 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . StarToday . ko.
  6. Web site: Kang . Bo-ra . December 7, 2022 . ko:에스파 ‘싱크로드’, 메인 티저 첫 공개…ae-key 찾아라 . Aespa 'Synk Road', Reveals Main Teaser for the First Time…Find the ae-key . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726100448/https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=407370 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . Single List . ko.
  7. Web site: Cheon . Seol-hwa . November 25, 2022 . ko:에스파의 첫 리얼리티 '에스파의 싱크로드' 12월 14일 첫 방송 . Aespa's First Reality Show 'Aespa's Synk Road" will Air on December 14 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726034414/https://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=403160 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . Star Daily News . ko.
  8. Web site: Park . Seung-hyun . January 3, 2023 . ko:에스파, 낭만 넘치는 해수욕장에서 땅 파게 된 사연은? . Aespa, Why did You Dig in a Romantic Beach? . live . https://archive.today/20240727052705/https://www.atstar1.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2162665 . July 27, 2024 . July 27, 2024 . A Star 1 . ko.
  9. Web site: Park . Dong-sun . November 25, 2022 . ko:리얼리티 '에스파의 싱크로드', 12월14일 첫방…첫 단독리얼 . Reality Show 'Aespa's Synk Road' will air on December 14th…First Solo Real . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726095637/https://www.etnews.com/20221125000075 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . ETNews . ko.
  10. Web site: Yoon . Sang-geun . November 25, 2022 . ko:에스파 첫 리얼리티 '싱크로드' 12월 14일 첫방[공식] . Aespa First Reality Show 'Synk Road' on December 14 [Official] . live . https://archive.today/20240726041351/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2022112511035212392 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . StarNews . ko.
  11. Web site: Lee . Ye-ju . November 25, 2022 . ko:[공식] 에스파, 12월 첫 단독 리얼리티 공개 . [Official] Aespa, Reveals their First Solo Reality Sshow in December . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726043503/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202211251122003&sec_id=540201&pt=nv . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . . ko.
  12. Web site: Kwon . Su-bin . December 7, 2022 . ko:'에스파의 싱크로드' 리얼리티에서 볼 수 있는 반전 매력+케미 . Unexpected Charms and Chemistry that can be Seen in the Reality 'Aespa's Synk Road' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726101248/https://www.newsculture.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=513613 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . NewsCulture . ko.
  13. Web site: Hwang . Seo-yeon . November 25, 2022 . ko:에스파, 데뷔 첫 리얼 예능 '싱크로드' 12월 첫 방송 . Aespa, First Real Entertainment Show 'Synk Road' will Air in December . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240726051032/https://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16693463091660881019 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . TV Daily . ko.
  14. Web site: Cho . Yong-jun . November 25, 2022 . ko:에스파 첫 리얼리티 '에스파의 싱크로드' 12월 4일 방영 . Aespa First Reality Show 'Aespa's Synk Road' to Air on December 4 . live . https://archive.today/20240726093820/https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20221125000593 . July 26, 2024 . July 26, 2024 . . ko.
  15. Web site: March 28, 2024 . ja:aespa、初旅行に密着した「Synk Road」が6月19日にDVDリリース決定!予告映像も公開 . aespa, "Synk Road" will be Released on June 19! Preview Video will also be Released . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329022303/https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2236992 . March 29, 2024 . July 27, 2024 . Kstyle . ja.
  16. Web site: ja:aespaのSynk Road . aespa's Synk Road . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240724171113/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/778355/products/1507742/1/ . July 24, 2024 . July 27, 2024 . Oricon . ja.