JTBC's '25 O'Clock Talk Tour' Captivates Viewers with Virtual Trips Across Europe and Asia

JTBC's '25 O'Clock Talk Tour' successfully transported viewers on a captivating virtual journey spanning France, Italy, and Taiwan.

The episode, aired on the 15th, featured Chinese culinary star chef Park Eun-young and art history instructor Lee Chang-yong as guests, enhancing the viewers' experience. The broadcast offered a diverse range of attractions, including a virtual tour of Rouen in France, a Michelangelo pilgrimage in Rome, Italy, and the second installment of Jun Hyun-moo and Kim Sook's trip to Taiwan.

The French segment guided viewers to Rouen, a city beloved by artists. The tour visited Rouen Cathedral, where Impressionist master Claude Monet created over 30 paintings in his series, and the Étretat gardens. Viewers were immersed in the beauty of nature through an artist's eyes, particularly while admiring the Étretat cliffs, famously depicted in Monet's works.

Furthermore, the show featured a restaurant offering stunning views of the "Elephant Rock," where fresh seafood was served. The team savored Normandy's signature Blue Lobster, grilled to perfection, whetting the appetites of the audience.

In Italy, the virtual tour followed the footsteps of the genius artist Michelangelo. The guide explored St. Peter's Basilica, where Michelangelo contributed to the architecture, sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of his masterpiece, the Pietà. The depiction of human musculature in the Moses statue at the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli left Jun Hyun-moo in awe, exclaiming, "It's unbelievable."

The journey also included tasting "tortelli," an Italian pasta recorded in Michelangelo's sketches, sparking curiosity about the flavors he might have enjoyed. The tour culminated at Campidoglio Square, designed by Michelangelo, showcasing his achievements as an architect.

The second part of Jun Hyun-moo and Kim Sook's Taiwan adventure brought more laughter. They visited a fortune-telling center in Longshan Temple, where they consulted a divination ritual using bird omens to predict Jun Hyun-moo's marriage prospects for 2026. The prediction, "You can get married next year if you set your mind to it," caused a stir in the studio.

The duo also braved the infamous "stinky tofu" in Shenkeng Old Street, known as the "Tofu Capital." Despite initial hesitation due to the strong aroma, Kim Sook praised the steamed stinky tofu, declaring, "It's so delicious."

Moving to Jinsan, the pair enjoyed the coastal scenery and local delicacies. They had a perfect meal of crab porridge and squid noodles at a restaurant famous for selling up to 800 bowls daily. At Zhongzhao Bay Beach, they recreated scenes from the popular drama 'Someday or One Day,' cycling along the coast for a cinematic experience, further raising anticipation for the third installment of their Taiwan trip.

Netizens praised the show's diverse travel destinations, with comments like 'Feeling like I traveled too!' and 'Can't wait for the next episode.' Kim Sook's adventurous taste for stinky tofu also sparked discussion, with many expressing surprise and admiration for her willingness to try it.