Are you ready for a thrilling adventure show? The new season of the Korean variety show “The Great Escape:The Story” is coming, featuring an exciting new adventure theme and fresh cast members. Discover more about this exciting show below!
“The Great Escape: The Story” Korean Variety Show (2025)
What is “The Great Escape: The Story”?
“The Great Escape: The Story” is the sequel to the Korean adventure variety show “The Great Escape.” The original series has already aired four seasons, attracting many viewers.
The show’s format places cast members in massive, movie-set-like escape rooms, where they must rely on each other. Their only way out of the escape rooms is to work as a team. Furthermore, they must combine their quick wits, unique skills, and courage to solve challenging puzzles and overcome the obstacles they face inside the escape rooms.
The show incorporates complex missions and detailed settings into a compelling story. As a real “Suspense Adventure” genre, the audience can anticipate crucial strategies, shocking twists, and breathtaking moments.
The newly released poster and video catch the essence of an epic adventure film. The cast members are wearing period-appropriate suits and fashion reminiscent of the Wild West era, adding to the curiosity about what is coming next.
Meet the Cast
Beloved original members are returning for this new season. In addition to the existing members, the team will also be strengthened by new faces.
Returning Original Cast Members:
- Kang Ho Dong. The team leader.
- Kim Dong Hyun. An MMA fighter with a mix of bravery and skittishness.
- Yoo Byung Jae. The “brain” of the team.
New Cast Members:
- Go Kyung Pyo. An actor with an expressive personality who will bring a new dynamic to the team.
- Baekhyun (EXO). A global K-pop star whose wit and charm will be tested in these escape scenarios.
- Yeo Jin Goo. An actor who will showcase his enticing acting skills to the challenges.
Why You MUST Watch “The Great Escape: The Story”
The Legacy Continues
“The Great Escape: The Story” will delight audiences with its exceptional scale and savvy puzzles. With new faces joining and incredible camaraderie among the cast continues, it is expected to draw significant interest.
Focus on the Story
The subtitle “The Story” hints at fresh development for the show. It looks like we’re getting a much tougher adventure than the previous escape room challenges. It’s shaping to be a continuous story with potentially interconnected episodes or themes.
Stellar Cast Dynamics
The return of Kang Ho Dong, Kim Dong Hyun, and Yoo Byung Jae ensures that the signature humor, teamwork, and problem-solving prowess of the original show remain.
Go Kyung Pyo, Baekhyun, and Yeo Jin Goo will inject fresh energy into the team. Known for their acting and musical careers, it will be fascinating to see how these talented individuals adapt to the high-pressure and unpredictable environment of the how. Their unique personalities and skills will create new and exciting team dynamics.
High-Stakes Thrills & Suspense.
The newly released poster reveals a tense adventure through the members’ expressions of shock and fear. The teaser video unveils an intriguing scene where the cast members run wild and scream in panic. Their eyes are wide with fear as they flee from something terrifying in search of the unknown. The tagline, “They must find it to survive,” hints at intense tension and an exhilarating mystery.
Epic Production Value
“The Great Escape” is known for its intricate settings. The first poster for its new subtitle, “The Story,” features a gold logo that appears to have been dug up from underground. It evokes the atmosphere of an epic adventure film set in the Wild West era. Another poster shows the cast looking shocked from inside a dark cave as they stare at something. This indicates a story set in a visually stunning and immersive gold mine.
A Unique Blend of Genres
“The Great Escape: The Story” offers a fantastic mix of genres—pretty much has it all (though don’t expect any romance!). You will get a puzzle game, an adventure series, a suspense thriller, and a touch of comedy from the members’ interactions or reactions. This unique combination will definitely keep you hooked.
Premiere Date & Where to Watch
“The Great Escape: The Story” will premiere exclusively on TVING on July 23, 2025.
Do you love escape rooms and thrilling adventures? Then, you shouldn’t skip “The Great Escape: The Story”! With its new cast lineup and way more story, this show will elevate your viewing experience!
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