From City Streets to Country Fields
What happens when Polish journalists trade Poland’s cities for Korea’s countryside? Pure magic—and a bit of muscle ache. On the latest episode of MBC Every1’s popular variety show ‘Welcome, First Time in Korea?’, Polish host Peter and his fellow correspondents immersed themselves in the uniquely Korean travel trend of ‘chon-kangseu’—a farmcation that blends rustic charm with hands-on experience.
First Encounters with Korea’s Rural Life
The group explored a local farming village where they took on everything from feeding cattle to picking winter strawberries straight from the greenhouse. With no equivalent tradition in Poland, every moment was a novelty. For the visitors, farm chores like these weren’t just a getaway—they were a cultural revelation.
Business Ideas Sprout in the Studio
With eyes wide open to Korea’s rural tourism potential, cast member Alberto passionately pitched, “Korea should invest in farmcations!” His enthusiasm wasn’t just a one-off comment—it prompted fellow guests Kim Junhyun and Lee Hyuni to jokingly consider whether a real business opportunity might be sprouting. Their collective brainstorming brought waves of laughter to the studio.
Warm Memories and Unexpected Labor
The group’s trip was punctuated by romantic countryside moments—roasting sweet potatoes by a fire and flying handmade kites like carefree kids again. But their peaceful retreat took a humorous turn when the farm owner handed them a surprise assignment—real hard labor! Sudden reality-check: farmcation isn’t all rest and relaxation.
Farmcation: Bliss and Blisters
This episode didn’t just provide laughs—it introduced international viewers to the unique blend of sweet downtime and spicy challenges that define Korea’s countryside escapes. As the Polish team laughed, toiled, and bonded with nature, their journey highlighted the timeless appeal of unplugging and getting dirt under your nails—even if you’re a foreign guest.
Catch more of their country-sidecapades in ‘Welcome, First Time in Korea?’ on MBC Every1.
