$2 Vs. $50 Fried Chicken in Korea

Steven and Andrew explore the fried chicken scene in Seoul, visiting 5 spots in order from least expensive to most.

Locations visited in this episode:

Hankook Tongdak 한국통닭 - 본점

Highline Cafe 하이라인 - @highlinecafe

Greem Cafe 그림카페

Balladak 발라닭 신당본점 - @balladak_chicken

Dalgjjajang 닭짜장

Kyochon Pilbang 교촌필방 - @kyochon_pilbang

00:00 - Episode Intro and Upcoming Shows!
01:30- Fried Chicken in Korea Episode!
25:42 - Next Time on Travel Season!

From the creators of BuzzFeed Worth It.
CREATED BY
Adam Bianchi
Andrew Ilnyckyj
Steven Lim

HOSTS
Steven Lim
Andrew Ilnyckyj

DIRECTOR
Adam Bianchi

PRODUCER
Lizzie Lockard

WRITTEN BY
Andrew Ilnyckyj
Adam Bianchi
Steven Lim

EDITOR
Ethan Ramos

DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Adam Bianchi
Andrew Ilnyckyj

CAMERA OPERATOR
Annie Jeong

ADDITIONAL CAMERA
Tammy Cho

PRODUCTION MANAGER - KOREA
Junho Lee

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Brittney Lee

LOCATIONS COORDINATOR
Rosemary Lim

LOCATION RESEARCHERS
Tammy Cho
Catherine Choi

PHOTOGRAPHY
Adam Bianchi
Andrew Ilnyckyj
Annie Jeong
Brittney Lee
Steven Lim

THEME MUSIC WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY
Jared Sosa

KOREAN TRANSLATOR
Brittney Lee

POST PRODUCER
Sam Young

ASSISTANT EDITOR
Frank Parker

HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
Katie LeBlanc
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Lizzie Lockard
HEAD OF POST PRODUCTION
Sam Young

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Adam Bianchi
Andrew Ilnyckyj
Steven Lim

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Ryan Bergara
Shane Madej

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[watcher]

Hope you enjoyed our first episode of Travel Season! We'll be back next week with our second episode where we explore spicy food in Korean cuisine, eating increasingly hotter foods for 24 hours!

[Viraniel]

I really like the new format, however I do have one critique about it. I really do miss interviews with chefs/owners that are responsible for preparation of food. A short small interview to describe the place, the food, etc would be a nice thing to have.

[aliciabanja]

Some of the things I loved the most about “Worth It” are not present in travel season… Listening to the chefs/owners, having Andrew and Steven comment on the food and what they like about it… I also find the voice overs on the b-rolls a bit too much. Would love to listen to Andrew and Steven talk to each other more, let their dynamic shine through. So far, Travel Season has a lot of potential but doesn’t seem to use it to its best… Let’s see how the next episodes go!

[red-dwarf]

The food was the star/ theme of the episode, but the hosts never described any of the meals in any detail at all. Am I confused about the point of the show? Andrew had a corn latte, something that I (an American) had never heard of before and was very intrigued by, and he DIDN'T GIVE A SINGLE COMMENT ON IT! Was it good? Was it bad? Who knows! Certainly not the audience because he drank it and didn't say anything about the taste, flavors, or the combo of coffee and corn. I... what??

[KevinPendragon]

Video idea: Steve and Andrew eat a multi course dinner in a haunted house

[VanHuynhArt]

I loved the Worth it series and I had really high hopes on this show. I know you guys are probably still figuring things out, but I felt like this could've been more focused on the food and the chefs. It also feels weirdly scripted with the voiceover parts which I felt were maybe unnecessary? To be honest, it sounded like you guys were bored on the voiceovers. The stuff you guys say on the spot and in the moment are still more engaging to me. Still though, its nice to see a progression on this format and hopefully things get hammered out in the future.

[reedhedani]

Love the focus on smaller and unique places in Korea, clearly not trying to eat the most expensive things in Korea, but a wide variety of different things regardless of price. Can't wait for the rest of this season!

[lilasiansquat]

I love the cinematography. But I feel like the show as a whole is missing things. I wished there was more input from the locals, either through more interviews with the chef or staff, or maybe have a local share the meal with you. Also the commentary when you try the food doesn’t give much context to the flavors that are going on with the dish. I noticed Worth It and other food shows have the same issue. Not everyone is going to understand American metaphors and references.

I have mixed feelings about the narration route. It feels like the personality is sucked out of the show if that makes sense… because you’re reading from a well-written script. I don’t feel immersed but that could just be my personal preference. A vlog style travel show makes it feel like I’m there traveling with friends.

A great reference for a travel show is Conan O’brian’s. He interacts with locals so well and showcases the country’s culture in a very authentic way. It’s less cinematic but it feels real, not like I’m watching through a filtered lens.

Emma chamberlain’s recent vlogs have a great mix of cinematography and personality. Even though she’s obviously super rich and is at the most elite events, she gives off “normal person” if that makes sense.

Traveling is already too expensive as is. I don’t think it’s a great idea to make traveling seem more luxurious and unattainable with fancy cinematography and disconnected narration. I think if this show were to be successful, it needs a better balance of personality and cinematography.

[hamzahmohammed]

HOW AM I ONLY NOW HEARING ABOUT THIS? Andrew, Adam, and Steven back together is like a warm hug

[ashe]

is this what it's like to have two friends date, break up, move to different continents, and then unexpectedly get back together???

[maxretnilps]

For everyone wondering (and there seems to be a lot of you) they are using Kodak Ektar H35 film camera. They just hid all of the logos.

[the_exocentric_chef_]

Im not the only one missong the worth it format, am i?
Like the interviews, the enthusiasm, the dorkiness
This has become more if a documentary than a fun show

I like the episode but i miss my three sorry but i really do. No hate to this video....maybe a critique as I've been watching worth it since it's beginning. I miss the dorks, the fun, the randomness, the behind the scenes, interviews with the ppl in the restaurant making the restaurant and its dishes....

I might be complaining too much, but i hope theres someone who understands what im saying here
If not, please feel free to tell me otherwise

I love that they're back....and I'd take it in any way they are arranging for it🥺😭💙✨

[watchersleuth]

I love Adam's direction and camera style! we saw it on Food Files too, but I'm enjoying getting even more of it with this series! <3

[vaidyagolthi]

I LOVE THE INTRO SM. The more artistic and "aesthetic" videography is so wonderful to see. So glad to see the worth it gang back at it !

[boopsbucket]

Damn... really? Have you hired someone to sit there refreshing, deleting comments?

[AdmiralRamenNoodles]

Ive been a fan of Worth It since 2018, and have watched it till its finale on ATE. So many call backs, Steven putting to much sauce/underestimating spice, Andrew being intrigued by the seemingly “weird” pieces in the process/eating experience (handmade spoon), and of course Adam coming in for his famous one biters.
Heck even Annie is still with the crew.
Can’t wait for the rest of the show.

[shibito]

Bro i never expected you people will revive this show, extremely hyped for the upcoming episodes. Honestly a huge fan, have a good one and keep up the good work!

[MyuteZ]

i missed you guys and now its not just buzzfeed it feels like an actual doc i love it

[elise]

My dad was a long time Worth It fan, loved to watch the episodes with my mom. Sometimes it inspired him to make/try food — the poke episode singlehandedly changed our brain chemistry and we started looking for poke restaurants (Big fans! We even make our own DIY poke bowls at home.) He was excited to hear that a similar format with the crew is back. Can't wait to see more from y'all!

[kristenphillips]

I love the fact they take photos and include them in the videos it’s honestly one of my favorite parts