Gangnam, the legendary Seoul neighborhood made famous by Psy’s Gangnam Style video, is where Alexander’s epic Korean adventure begins. The 24-hour boutiques and bars in Gangnam attract the wealthy and famous who like to show off in their supercars while listening to deafening music. Xander takes in the sights and sounds of the (very pricey) neighborhood before calling it a night.
Alexander Armstrong sets off on a hero’s journey across South Korea, one of the most politically and economically powerful countries in the world. After a horrible twentieth century under Japanese occupation, war, and tyranny, the country has rebuilt itself to become the world’s tenth largest economy.
Korea is well-known not only for its manufacturing prowess but also for the quality of its cultural exports. Korean popular culture in all its forms. Without Squid Game, Korean BBQ, and BTS, what would our lives be like? To discover out, Alexander embarks on a whirlwind tour of Seoul and Busan and also visits Jeju Island, a popular tourist destination in Korea known for its strange blend of volcanic beaches, shamanic ceremonies, and interesting foods.
Airdate: Monday 6 March 2023 at 8.30pm on SBS.
Season 1 Episode 1
