Series synopsis
Brotherhood Expedition: Maya, also known as 형따라 마야로: 아홉 개의 열쇠 is a South Korean reality television series that premiered on tvN on August 4, 2023. It was created by Park Sang-hyuk. It stars Cha Seung-won, Kim Sung-kyun and Juyeon.
Actor Cha Seung-won, passionate for ancient civilizations, sets off on an extraordinary expedition to Mexico alongside actor Kim Sung-kyun and Juyeon from 'THE BOYZ'. Together, they delve into the captivating remnants of the enigmatic Mayan Empire. Throughout their journey, they unravel the mysteries surrounding the Maya civilization by visiting historical sites and immersing themselves in the authentic local lifestyle. In addition to exploring the civilization firsthand, they also showcase thei ...
Premise
Actor Cha Seung-won, passionate for ancient civilizations, sets off on an extraordinary expedition to Mexico alongside actor Kim Sung-kyun and Juyeon from 'THE BOYZ'. Together, they delve into the captivating remnants of the enigmatic Mayan Empire. Throughout their journey, they unravel the mysteries surrounding the Maya civilization by visiting historical sites and immersing themselves in the authentic local lifestyle. In addition to exploring the civilization firsthand, they also showcase their culinary skills by creating fusion dishes that combine Korean and Mexican flavors using traditional ingredients.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cha Seung-won as Self
- Kim Sung-kyun as Self
- Juyeon as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | August 4, 2023 | August 4, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 9 | August 4, 2023 | September 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 4, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Expedition Begins An expedition of three men who have come together begins! Actor Cha Seung-won teams up with Juyeon from THE BOYZ and actor Kim Sung-kyun. They travel to Mexico, where they will explore the culture and history of Ancient Maya and how it is preserved today. However, it is not just a trip that awaits them. It looks like they have a mission to go on as well. |
August 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
The First Key In order to receive the first key, the brothers must experience Mayan food. They travel to Zinacantan to complete their first mission. There, they meet a Mayan family who still maintains the traditional ways of the Mayans. Thanks to the hospitality of the Mayan family, they get to experience various Mayan dishes as well as how to cook it. What other experiences will they have? |
August 11, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Second Key After successfully completing the mission for the first key, it's time for the second mission. To complete the mission, the brothers head over to the market. While there, they pick up some ingredients for the Korean meal they will be cooking for Alberto and his family. Yesterday, the members sat front row, center to watch Helena cook a Mayan meal, and today, Helena and her family watch as Chef Cha whips up a delicious Korean meal with a Mayan twist. |
August 18, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 4, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 29, 2023 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | continue |