6 Idols Aiming for the 'Prince' Title in Egypt, ENA

A 6-Color Idol Survival Set Against the Backdrop of Egyptian Temples

Egypt, where history and mystery coexist, transforms into a massive stage for a game. ENA has confirmed the first broadcast of the new travel variety show 'Prince and Pauper' on Monday, the 27th, at 11:15 PM. The core of this program is a fierce winner-takes-all game played over 7 days and 6 nights to claim the position of 'Prince.'

The main poster released by the production company TEO captures the Egyptian landscape, where pyramids, the Sphinx, and magnificent ancient temples are bathed in golden light. At the top of the poster, the phrase "Today's pauper, tomorrow's prince" is written. The structure dictates that the fates of the participants will be decided based on the results of each mission. The winner takes the throne and enjoys all the benefits, while the loser must endure a harsh journey.

In the poster composition, centered around Dun, members Leeteuk, Shindong, Kim Yo-han, Johnny, and Jisung gaze in different directions. This arrangement visually reveals the competitive dynamics among the cast. In the unfamiliar land of Egypt, they will carry out missions while deploying strategies for survival.

A Psychological Battle of 'Talented Idols' Directed by PD Lee Tae-kyung

PD Lee Tae-kyung, who directed 'Amazing Saturday' and 'Hyemiriyechaepa,' has taken the megaphone for this new work. PD Lee designed the flow of the program based on the individual personalities of the cast members.

Super Junior's Leeteuk will use his composure as the eldest member, while Shindong will read the game's flow with his cleverness and leadership in grasping the production team's intentions. Dun is tasked with easing the team's tension, and Johnny injects vitality with his signature positive energy.

WEi's Kim Yo-han is expected to draw laughter with his sly and playful demeanor. NCT's Jisung is a character who enjoys every situation yet shows strong tenacity when faced with competition. The key will be how these six idols, each with different personalities, clash and harmonize in the environment of Egypt.

A Lineup of 6 Representative K-POP Idols

The cast consists of members from K-POP leading groups such as Super Junior, WEi, and NCT. They present an exotic combination rarely seen in existing variety shows.

With Leeteuk and Shindong providing stability, combined with Dun's unique color, Kim Yo-han's talent, and the energy of Johnny and Jisung, they achieve a balance of six different colors. The winner-takes-all game unfolding in Egypt over 7 days and 6 nights will stimulate the participants' instinctive competitive spirit.

This program will be released to viewers worldwide through the global OTT platform Disney+ simultaneously with its broadcast on the ENA channel. It aims for a global audience by combining the K-pop idol fandom with the exotic backdrop of Egypt.

The 'Prince and Pauper' System Where Winners and Losers are Decided

The program title 'Prince and Pauper' refers to the rules of the game. At the end of each mission, the 'Prince' who will take the throne and the 'Pauper' who must undergo hardships are decided. The winner enjoys the best benefits and improves the quality of their journey, while the loser must continue the trip in harsh conditions.

The winner-takes-all system induces psychological warfare among the participants. This is because situations repeat where they must go beyond performing missions to overtaking opponents and seizing the throne. Their movements against the backdrop of Egyptian ruins take on the character of a reality game.

On Monday, July 27th at 11:15 PM, the first journey of 'Prince and Pauper' begins through ENA and Disney+.