Lee Seung Gi and Taiwanese actor Jasper Liu team up for Netflix's new unscripted travelogue series 'Twogether'. The duo travel to destinations recommended by the fans and complete the missions to discover where the fans located across the six cities in Indonesia, Thailand, and Nepal. 

In a virtual press conference held this Tuesday (23 June), Lee Seung Gi and Jasper Liu shared their first impression of each another, while producers Cho Hyo Jin and Ko Min Seok talked about the concept of the show and the casting process of both actors. 

"We thought of putting two men who don’t speak the same language on a trip and send them to an unfamiliar location. But rather than having them just travel, we wanted to add something special for them. So we set them off on a trip to meet their fans," said producer Cho Hyo Jin.

When being asked about the casting process of both actors, producer Ko Min Seok commented, "We had no doubts about casting Seung Gi. Keeping him in mind, we searched for someone who would get along well and Jasper seemed perfect. Not only they have same age, but they oddly looked very similar."

Check out the Q&A session during the virtual press conference: 

Lee Seung Gi (LSG): My first impression of Jasper was that we're very similar. We are both energetic and very positive. When a mission/challenge is given to him, Jasper tends to go all out, just like myself. After meeting him in real life, I think he's even sweeter in person. 

Jasper Liu (JL): I know Seung Gi (before this show). I know he is an actor and also a singer. He is really smart and picks up languages really quickly. I wanted to speak Korean throughout the trip but I keep forgetting and keep asking him how to speak. When we were shooting a scene at Chiang Mai, we have to compete against each other, that was one of the moments I learned how smart he was and felt like I had to be very careful of him (during the games). I even went back to watch his old variety show Strong Heart to see what tactics he used to trick people.

LSG: Korean food that I cooked for Jasper (in Nepal).

JL: The street food cooked by a grandma (in Yogyakarta). 

LSG: Nepalese food has strong spices. So for just one meal, I thought Korean food would be good and I wanted to introduce Korean food to him. Jasper also likes Korean food. I made spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), dumplings (mandu), and rice balls (jumeokbap). I cooked with love for him, but I guess he doesn’t really remember it. (*says with laughter) 

The friendly, sweet-natured celebs overcome their language barrier as they go on an unforgettable, magnificent adventure through Twogether. In the eight-episode series, Lee Seung Gi and Jasper travel to Bali and Yogyakarta in Indonesia, Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand and Pokhara and Kathmandu in Nepal. The duo work together to fulfill extraordinary missions in order to meet their fans. 'Twogether' is available on Netflix on 26 June onwards. 

Popular actors Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu develop a genuinely adorable bromance as they travel through various countries and cities to meet their fans through Netflix new travel variety program 'Twogether'. Any initial awkwardness between the two stars is quickly dispelled as they make efforts to learn phrases in each other’s languages and get to know one another better. Developing a friendly and playful relationship, the actors show plenty of bromance in the series. There’s too many to list, so check out a cute bromance moment from each episode below!

The morning after the first night of their trip, Jasper says, “Last night was the first time I slept with…” Seung-gi guesses, “With another man?” but Jasper clarifies, “with another celebrity.” They laugh as Jasper explains how he thought they would get separate rooms, but they ended up sharing a room with separate beds.

The pair have to walk blindfolded between two trees in an alun-alun to have their wish fulfilled. Lee Seung-gi puts his arm around Jasper Liu and they walk forward together to accomplish their mission. So cute!

After an arduous mission in the sand, Lee Seung-gi acknowledges all the hard challenges Jasper Liu took on. He notices sand on Jasper’s face and gently removes it. It looks like they’re close enough to touch each other’s faces!

Seung-gi and Jasper practice for the show’s original song “Gonna Be Alright.” While Seung-gi has been a singer since he was 17, Jasper is new to playing guitar. Seung-gi helps Jasper with keeping the tempo steady by clapping his hands. Then they practice the tempo while holding hands together. Awwwww, you have to watch their performance!

Lee Seung-gi has a ton of experience on successful variety shows. This is Jasper Liu’s first time being a cast member of a variety show, but he’s learning quickly from Seung-gi. Jasper tries out being sneaky during a mission, and Seung-gi compliments him on being a good student.

For one of the missions, Lee Seung-gi needs to jump off a 15-meter cliff. Jasper Liu feels concerned for Lee Seung-gi and hugs him saying, “You’re my brother. I love you.” The bromance is real guys. 🥰

After traveling to Indonesia and Thailand, the stars return to their home countries for a week and reunite in Nepal. They’re so happy to see each other again! Jasper reveals his mom told him he was sleep talking in English. Seung-gi confesses that it felt a bit weird to sleep alone in Korea after having slept together every night in Indonesia and Thailand.

Seung-gi and Jasper learn a traditional Nepalese dance at a special restaurant. They try out dancing as a pair. They really got into it and were all smiles by the end. 

There’s seriously an abundance of bromance moments from Twogether not highlighted above. Be sure to watch all the cute and hilarious moments between Lee Seung-gi and Jasper Liu when Twogether premieres on Netflix on June 26!

Define® by ACUVUE® will be hosting its first virtual show on 20 June, 7PM featuring their brand ambassador, TWICE. ACUVUE® Define® x TWICE Live will be streamed live for 45 minutes from Korea, featuring live performance of TWICE hits and engaging activities such as - staring challenge and beauty tips sharing session. 

1. Register at https://bit.ly/definetwicelive

2. Follow AcuvueMalaysia Facebook Page

3. You will then direct to 'DEFINE X TWICE MALAYSIA' private group 

4. Enjoy and watch the show 

Time: 7PM

Date: 20 June 2020 (Saturday)

Online: Define® by ACUVUE® Priviate Facebook Group

Fans can get (virtually) up close and personally with each of TWICE members as they how they individually define their unique signatures with their Define® by ACUVUE® contact lenses.

If you miss Kim Soo-hyun’s charming face and can’t wait to see him back on your screens, it’s time for you to countdown to his new K-drama series, It’s Okay To Not Be Okay. 

The hallyu heartthrob will play an angelic character in this series but when it comes to different characters, he really knows how to switch his personality in seconds! From a serious and skeptical alien in My Love From The Star to a hilarious North Korean spy in Crash Landing on You, make a date for a KSH marathon on Netflix this weekend!

Moon Gang-Tae, The Empathetic Caregiver - It's Okay to Not Be Okay

This drama is Netflix upcoming series about two people who end up healing each other’s emotional and psychological wounds, Kim Soo-hyun plays Moon gang-tae who works in a psychiatric ward, and is the main caregiver for his autistic brother Sang-tae (played by Oh Jung-se). Aside from being blessed with an angelic face, great body, and intelligence, Moon gang-tae will also melt your heart with his patience and empathy.

Song Sam-Dong, The Musical Genius - Dream High

The teen musical drama that started it all, Kim Soo-hyun’s breakout role as Song Sam-dong, a country bumpkin who turns out to be a musical genius, captured our hearts and made us loyal fans. Fall in love all over again with Sam-dong’s innocence as he follows the love of his life Ko Hye-mi (Bae Suzy) to Kirin High School of Art, a prestigious music school.

The Intelligent King Lee Hwon - The Moon Embracing the Sun

Kim Soo-hyun won a Best Actor award at the 48th BaekSang Arts Awards for his portrayal of King Lee Hwon, who falls in love with a shaman played by Han Ga-in. His character’s devotion to his first love despite all odds will keep you hooked till the end, and longing for a forever love too.

Do Min Joon, The Charming Alien - My Love From The Star

What would you do if you have a huge crush on someone? You could join the same company to see your crush at work every day, just like Kim Soo-hyun’s character Baek Seung-chang, in The Producers. A geeky stalker, Seung-chang decided to join KBS as a junior producer because he has a secret crush on a KBS employee. Although he is very shy and awkward, he will do anything just to be near his crush!

The Mysterious New Owner of Hotel Blue Moon - Hotel Del Luna (cameo appearance)

Just as we were overcome with sadness in the last episode of Hotel del Luna, Kim Soo-hyun brought a ray of moonlight with his cool and dapper cameo. We’ve been wishing for a sequel since that brief glimpse, just to see more of this handsome new boss of Hotel Blue Moon.

The Silly North Korean Spy - Crash Landing On You (cameo appearance)

It’s not a complete K-drama experience if you haven’t seen the hilarious side of Kim Soo-hyun - specifically his cameo appearance in Crash Landing on You as a veteran North Korea spy who blends in by delivering fried chicken.

Now that you’ve followed Kim Soo-hyun’s journey from a fresh new actor to Hallyu star, you’re all set for his comeback after two long years in military service. 

Here’s a sneak peak of what happened behind the scene while filming It’s Okay to Not Be Okay:

From groovy K-R&B hits to K-Rock’s electric vibrations and K-Hip Hop’s spitting rhythm and flow, Korean music is one of the most eclectic and diverse genres on Spotify. Today, Spotify introduces 13 new and revamped playlists on its K-Pop Hub broadening its current K-Pop offering and catering to the many facets of this exciting genre.

Since the launch of Spotify’s first K-Pop playlist K-Pop Daebak in 2014, there have been more than 41 billion K-Pop streams on Spotify, and fans have spent more than a whopping 134 billion minutes on K-Pop music. With over 50 playlists today, Spotify’s K-Pop Hub is the one-stop destination for fans to discover the world of K-Pop and immerse themselves in Korean artists, genres, and songs across every mood and moment.

To help listeners determine which direction to expand their K-music horizon in, Spotify’s dedicated K-Pop Twitter channel, @SpotifyKDaebak has launched a simple personality quiz, directing users to a K-Pop playlist based on their personality traits and habits.

One of the newest playlist additions to the K-Pop Hub includes Cool K:IDs Rock - Spotify’s signature playlist for Korean Rock anthems offering fans a glimpse into South Korea’s burgeoning rock scene. Users can discover and enjoy the alternative sounds of Korean Rock from bands like DAY6, HYUKOH and more. Also found within the hub are also updated playlists like TrenChill K-R&B featuring soulful Korean R&B acts like Crush and DPR LIVE, as well as K-Hip-Hop +82, which highlights the most exciting artists in South Korea’s hip hop scene and its array of homegrown rappers, from mainstream to underground. 

Often created with original soundtracks, Korean dramas like ‘World of the Married’, ‘Hospital Playlist’, ‘The King’, and more also boast their own unique audio identity that continues to exist beyond the show. To cater to the increasing popularity of these soundtracks, Spotify has curated two new playlists for this genre including Korean OST Instrumental and Best of Korean Soundtracks to accompany fans reliving the moments of their favourite shows.