In entertainment, the fusion of travel and gaming has always been a winning combination. Bro and Marble, an original series on the OTT platform Tving, is no exception. The show, reminiscent of the classic board game Monopoly, sees celebrities pair up, roll dice, and move across a virtual board. The catch? The cities they land on can be bought with real Dubai currency, Dirham (AED). The stakes are high, with real travel opportunities and penalties like being stranded on a deserted island until a double is rolled.

Hoshi and Joshua brought youthful energy 

With actor-singer Lee Seung Gi anchoring the show as the banker, other celebrities like Yoo Yeon Seok, Lee Dong Hwi, Ji Seok Jin, Cho Kyu Hyun, and, most notably, SEVENTEEN stars Joshua and Hoshi, made the show even more fun. In a recent interview, Lee Hong Hee, the show’s PD, shared his insights on this variety show. “Every time the cast rolled the dice, even the production team was on edge,” he said.

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The unpredictability of the game, where every move was determined by the roll of a dice, presented real-world challenges for Lee Hong Hee’s team. For instance, securing locations in Dubai, an Islamic country with astronomical costs and strict filming permissions, required careful planning. But the team relied heavily on luck, preparing for high-probability actions and waiting for the right moment. 

Having the right people on Bro and Marble was also important. SEVENTEEN‘s Hoshi and Joshua, in particular, brought some youthful energy to the show. The idols’ inclusion was strategic, considering the size of their fanbase. Their vibrant presence and significant contributions made them stand out among the seasoned entertainers.

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Lee Hong Hee talks season two

“SEVENTEEN‘s original content is really fun. Their individual character building is excellent too. As a Director who watches it, they have plenty of good content that you can learn from. I was thinking if there are idols who wouldn’t be intimidated by the hyungs, and I realized that SEVENTEEN was suitable. I chose two members who had outstanding performance and presence,” Lee said. 

The camaraderie among the cast was evident, not just on-screen but off-screen as well. Lee fondly revealed that their group chat remains active, with the cast members sharing their reactions to the episodes as they air. Moreover, response to the show has been overwhelmingly positive, domestically and internationally. When asked about the possibility of a second season, Lee was hopeful. 

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“If season two is produced, I’d keep the members as it is. The atmosphere within the members is good to the point it’s regrettable to end it like this. It’ll be difficult because everyone is so busy, but I can’t imagine doing season two without these members.”

Will Lee Hong Hee be able to do season two with the same cast, including SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Joshua? Stay tuned for updates! – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Lee Hong Hee enjoyed working with Hoshi and Joshua so much that he wants to do a second season with them. Source: Naver/Tving.