The collaboration of a well-known celebrity and an extraordinary idea is causing a lot of excitement and garnering a huge audience.
A recent Netflix show named 'Kian's Bizarre B&B' is becoming widely popular, featuring BTS’s Jin in his inaugural regular entertainment role. The program follows webtoon artist and entertainer Kian84, who operates a unique guesthouse on a floating barge off the shores of Ulleungdo. Jin and Ji Ye Eun assist in welcoming and serving the guests.
This unconventional guesthouse is located in the sea and requires guests to scale a 3.8-meter wall for check-in. To access the kitchen on the first floor, guests must descend a pole. Rather than typical beds, visitors sleep on outdoor beds attached to the exterior wall of the building. These beds are smaller than standard single beds and necessitate safety measures for sleep.
Kian84 amusingly mentioned that he purposely designed the guesthouse to be uncomfortable so that guests would not feel too relaxed. Watching Jin, a global sensation, endure the rain and sleep outdoors adds a delightful touch of comedy and appeal to the show.
In contrast to cozy shows like 'Hyori’s Homestay,' 'Kian's Bizarre B&B' boldly deviates from the usual comfortable outdoor program style, which contributes to its charm.
Since its release, the show has reached the 6th spot globally in Netflix’s non-English TV category. It stands out as the sole variety show in the global top 10 rankings and is creating a considerable buzz. According to the FunDex report, the show secured the 2nd spot in the combined TV and OTT (non-drama) category, with Jin ranking 1st among non-drama performers in terms of popularity.
Moreover, because the show was filmed on Ulleungdo, nearby Dokdo is also featured. In one episode, a visitor is shown holding the Korean flag while exploring Dokdo. The subtitles correctly identify it as “DOKDO” in English and “ドクト (Dokuto)” in Japanese. This detail gained attention as global streaming platforms like Netflix have faced criticism in the past for using "Sea of Japan" instead of "East Sea" and labeling kimchi as the Chinese “paocai (泡菜).”