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The web entertainment show ‘Pinggye Go’ spin-off program ‘Poong Hyang Go’ continues to garner enthusiastic responses in its second episode. Released on December 1st, ‘Poong Hyang Go’ Episode 2depicts the members' chaotic and impromptu trip to Sapa, Vietnam, reaching #1 on YouTube's trending videos. Within three days, the view count surpassed 4.6 million, once again demonstrating the potential of long-form entertainment.

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The New Potential of Long-Form Entertainment: 'Poong Hyang Go' Amidst the Popularity of Short-Form Content

Currently, the video content market is dominated by short-form content that can capture interest in a short amount of time. While most YouTube entertainment shows featuring celebrities maintain a runtime of around 40 minutes, ‘Pinggye Go’has maintained its long-form content of over an hour, delivering deep enjoyment to viewers.

This ‘Poong Hyang Go’further increased its length, boldly challenging with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. Despite this, ‘Poong Hyang Go’ Episode 2received critical acclaim from viewers, claiming the #1 spot on YouTube's trending videos and proving that "if it's entertaining, even a long runtime will be devoured instantly."

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Why ‘Poong Hyang Go’ is Special: An Impromptu Trip that Goes Against the Grain of the Digital Age

The biggest charm of ‘Poong Hyang Go’is its unique concept of “an impromptu trip without apps.” This offers a fresh experience to the younger generation accustomed to smartphones and various travel apps, while simultaneously evoking nostalgia for the middle-aged generation who used to travel with guidebooks and maps.

Furthermore, the four members—Yoo Jae-suk, Hwang Jung-min, Ji Seok-jin, and Yang Se-chan—showcase their distinct travel styles and the chaotic chemistry unfolding in impromptu situations creates natural laughter. In particular, their respect for each other's differences while traveling resonated strongly with viewers.

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‘Poong Hyang Go’ Episode 2: An Even More Intense Trip to Sapa!

While Episode 1 showcased their trip to Hanoi, ‘Poong Hyang Go’ Episode 2follows the members as they take a sleeper train to Sapa. The episode interestingly portrays their plans to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at nice restaurants falling apart, and their start of a new journey in Sapa.

This episode particularly maintains the concept of NO apps and NO reservations, delivering real and hilarious moments born from unexpected inconveniences, instead of the conveniences of the digital age.

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The Secret to ‘Poong Hyang Go’s Success

1. A Novel Concept
The impromptu trip without apps, going against the grain of the digital age, opened a new chapter in travel entertainment.

2. The Members' Chemistry
Yoo Jae-suk's leadership, Hwang Jung-min's honesty, Ji Seok-jin's nagging, and Yang Se-chan's humor create a perfect harmony, delivering laughter.

3. Shared Empathy Across Viewers
The concept successfully offered freshness to the younger generation and nostalgia to the middle-aged generation.

4. Long-Form Content's Challenge Amidst the Dominance of Short-Form Content
In an era of short and fast-paced content, its popularity despite its runtime of nearly two hours is noteworthy.

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Looking Forward to More ‘Poong Hyang Go’

‘Poong Hyang Go’ has established itself as a program that transcends entertainment, offering viewers a renewed perspective on the essence and joy of travel. Anticipation is building for what other adventures the members will have in Sapa and what kind of laughter their impromptu trip will bring.