Actor Lee Seo-jin, center, and producers Nah Yung-suk, right, and Kim Ye-seul pose during a press conference for Netflix's new travel reality show "Ready of Not: Texas" in Seoul, Tuesday. Yonhap

Actor Lee Seo-jin and acclaimed television producer Nah Yung-suk have teamed up again for a new travel series — this time set in Lee’s favorite U.S. state, Texas — with Lee serving as a guide.

Netflix “Ready or Not: Texas,” an unscripted, plan-free travel reality show, follows the duo as they wander across the Lone Star State. The show spotlights “Texas fanatic” Lee, who considers the state his second home, alongside Nah and the production crew as they join him on a series of unpredictable adventures.

“I’ve been visiting Texas often because I’m interested in it — the weather’s great, it’s a good place to live, and I thought it’d be a perfect spot to retire. I’ve told people for years that Dallas is where I want to settle down," Lee said during a press conference at CGV I’Park Mall in Yongsan, Seoul, Tuesday.

“You’ll see why Texas is so popular once you go. It’s strong in sports, most athletes are from there, and there’s no state income tax. With its oil wealth, people live comfortably and are very friendly. There are just so many great things about the state," he added showing his affection for the state.

A scene from Netflix's new travel show "Ready or Not: Texas" / Courtesy of Netflix

Nah has helmed a long list of hit variety shows including “2 Days & 1 Night,” “Three Meals a Day,” “New Journey to the West” and “Earth Arcade.” Together with Lee, he made popular travel shows such as "Grandpas Over Flowers," "Sisters Over Flowers," Youth Over Flowers" and "Three Meals a Day."

"Ready or Not: Texas" created a buzz as it marks Nah’s second collaboration with Netflix following “Three Idiots in Kenya.”

Lee, known for his sharp wit and candidness, said the idea for the new series grew from "New York New York" (2023), a popular travel show which followed actor's trip in the city.

“It started as something fun to film for YouTube when I had free time,” Lee said. “With Netflix involved, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel pressure. I tried to be casual about it on YouTube, but now that it’s on Netflix, I want to make more efforts to get relaxed. I’m also curious to see how audiences on a global platform will react to my travel content.”

Source: Korea Times News