My Name is Gabriel featuring Park Bo-gum, Ji Chang-wook to reportedly air in June

Park Bo-gum & Ji Chang-wook (Images Via Instagram/@bogummy, @jichangwook)
Park Bo-gum & Ji Chang-wook (Images Via Instagram/@bogummy, @jichangwook)

My Name is Gabriel featuring Park Bo-gum, Ji Chang-wook, and more has reportedly dropped the first teaser through JTBC's official YouTube channel. The variety show where celebrities will have unfamiliar experiences for 72 hours straight is set to be aired in June 2024.

TEO Universe also released an opening sequence on their official social media page featuring Reply 1988 actor Park Bo-gum, The Worst of Evil actor Ji Chang-wook, South Korean comedian Park Myung-soo, The Glory star Yeom Hye-ran, and South Korean dancer Gabee from La Chica group.

In the video, the cast members are questioned if they have ever lived in a place for 72 hours where no one would recognize them. As popular figures, they all responded with a no and expressed their excitement to take up this new challenge.

A data analysis for My Name is Gabriel is conducted through an Artificial Intelligence program named Gabriel which uses preliminary interviews of the celebrities. Furthermore, the opening sequence gave glimpses of each cast member living in different countries creating curiosity among the potential viewers.

In this show, the cast members will live under the name of one of the world's 8 billion people in a remote area. This observational variety show will showcase how they form bonds with unfamiliar families and friends abroad.


Filming locations of My Name is Gabriel featuring Park Bo-gum, Ji Chang-wook, and more

My Name is Gabriel is a collaboration project between JTBC Entertainment and Teo production company. The show will be directed by Producer Kim Tae-ho known for his shows like Infinite Challenge and Producer Lee Tae-kyung known for his work in Amazing Saturday and HyeMiLeeYeChaePa.

According to Ten Asia, five Gabriels meaning the first line-up of the cast members will be traveling to different parts of the world to experience a stranger's life. Park Bo-gum will be moving to Dublin, Ireland, Ji Chang-wook will travel to Guadalajara City in Mexico, and Gabee in Mexico.

On the other hand, Park Myung-soo and Yeom Hye-ran will visit Southeast Asian countries for this show. Park Myung-soo will travel to Chiang Mai in Thailand and Yeom Hye-ran will move to Chongqing in China.

The opening sequence of the show is garnering attention from netizens for its unique concept and their anticipation of how they will live someone's life for 72 hours, as they are seen engaging in different activities.

According to Teo Universe's official Instagram, My Name is Gabriel will mark its first broadcast in June on JTBC.


Park Bo-gum and Ji Chang-wook's K-dramas

Actor Park Bo-gum is preparing for the release of his upcoming film Wonderland featuring Bae Suzy, Tang Wei, Choi Woo-shik, and Jung Yu-mi. This film will showcase the story of people reuniting with their loved ones through an AI app called Wonderland, it is set to release on June 5, 2024.

Meanwhile, In 2023, Ji Chang-wook appeared in the crime thriller action The Worst of Evil starring Wi Ha-joon, Im Se-mi, and BIBI. He also appeared in the rom-com Netflix drama Welcome to Samdal-ri alongside actress Shin Hye-sun.

Besides My Name is Gabriel, Ji Chang-wook is also preparing for the multiple upcoming dramas Sculpture City, Gangnam B-Side, and the web series The Queen Woo. Ji Chang-wook will also be appearing in the film Revolver.

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