Series synopsis
Traveler, also known as 트래블러 is a South Korean drama action & adventure television series that premiered on JTBC on February 21, 2019. It was created by 조승욱, 최창수, 김멋지. It stars Ryu Jun-yeol, Lee Je-hoon, Kang Ha-neul and Ahn Jae-hong.
Two men go backpacking to Cuba, the country full of their unique charms. For two weeks, they enjoy Che Guevara’s revolution of freedom, the exciting melody of Buena Vista Social Club, splendid old cars, and refreshment from Mojito. They find lodging by walking around, think about places to eat, sleep, and what to wear. Bargaining happens everywhere. They throw themselves into the unpredictable moments. Here are the two confused tourists with a backpack. Their travel starts now.
Premise
Two men go backpacking to Cuba, the country full of their unique charms. For two weeks, they enjoy Che Guevara’s revolution of freedom, the exciting melody of Buena Vista Social Club, splendid old cars, and refreshment from Mojito. They find lodging by walking around, think about places to eat, sleep, and what to wear. Bargaining happens everywhere. They throw themselves into the unpredictable moments. Here are the two confused tourists with a backpack. Their travel starts now.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryu Jun-yeol as Himself
- Lee Je-hoon as Himself
- Kang Ha-neul as Self
- Ahn Jae-hong as Self
- Ong Seong-wu as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | February 21, 2019 | April 25, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 15, 2020 | April 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Havana, Cuba Ryu Jun-yeol arrives at Havana, Cuba and starts his first backpacking. After checking-in at his lodging, he wonders around and feels the vibes. The old buildings and old cars catch Jun-yeol's eyes. Those represent the history of Cuba. Jun-yeol meets various people and gets help from them. |
February 21, 2019 |
| 2 |
Heading to Vinales After enjoying the busy streets of Havana, Jun-yeol gets ready to go to Vinales. However, he has a hard time trying to find a way to Vinales. The car that he planned to travel with had disappeared. |
February 28, 2019 |
| 3 |
Two Travelers Je-hoon finally arrives at Havana, Cuba. As a newbie traveler, he goes through little hardships from the start. He takes a taxi and heads to the lodging that he reserved from Korea. It looks like he arrived near the destination. As he gets off from the taxi, he keeps apologizing to the taxi driver. Meanwhile, Jun-yeol waits for Je-hoon to arrive. |
March 7, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
They Don't Know Soccer, But Argentina Anyway The three members arrive at Buenos Aires, Argentina after a long flight. They get surprised by an unexpected welcome at the airport and the energy of their taxi driver. After quite a struggle to find their lodging, the members head to La Boca, the birthplace of tango. They experience the tango and vibe of the Argentineans there. For dinner, they try their first dish called the asado. |
February 15, 2020 |
| 2 |
Skydiving Surprise The second day in Buenos Aires comes upon the members. In the morning, the members enjoy a relaxed time individually. They gather up in the afternoon and visit San Telmo Market. They each buy a special souvenir while walking through the market. For dinner, they visit a famous restaurant that Lionel Messi loves. |
February 22, 2020 |
| 3 |
When the Parachute Opens The members wrap up their time in Buenos Aires and head to Puerto Iguazu. Before they head there, they go skydiving to fulfill Seong Wu’s long-cherished wish. Due to the limited space on the plane, one member has to fall on his own. After spending the first night in Puerto Iguazu, the members head to Iguazu Falls. The members are amazed by the different vibe of the city and the beautiful scenery of nature. |
February 29, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 21, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 18, 2020 |
| Runtime | 80 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 23:00:00 |