“90% of the Comments Are About Lee Chan-won” A Presence Proven Even After Four Years on ‘Talkpawon 25’

Singer Lee Chan-won once again proved his unmistakable presence as Talkpawon 25 marked its fourth anniversary, sharing heartfelt gratitude with fans.

The February 2 broadcast will feature a visually rich virtual journey spanning Indonesia’s Lombok and Komodo Island, Sweden’s Dalarna region known for its iconic red horses, and an art tour through New York. Art history lecturer Lee Chang-yong joins as a guest, adding further depth to the episode.

Talkpawon 25. Photo by JTBC.

In the studio, the cast looks back on four years of the program. When asked how much stake each member has in the show, Yang Se-chan and Kim Sook respond without hesitation that the true driving forces are the viewers and the on-site correspondents. Jun Hyun-moo, meanwhile, draws laughter by boldly claiming a 65 percent share, joking that people around him often ask why he works so hard.

Lee Chan-won then turns the studio upside down with his confident answer of “100 percent.” He adds that at least the video thumbnails belong entirely to him, sparking bursts of laughter. Fellow cast members agree, noting that nearly 90 percent of viewer comments mention Lee Chan-won, underscoring the sustained enthusiasm of his fanbase over the program’s four-year run. Lee also takes a moment to express sincere appreciation to his fans, adding warmth to the celebration.

The episode’s first destination follows correspondent Alpago on assignment in Lombok, Indonesia. At Selong Belanak Beach, the emerald-colored sea captivates the studio, prompting Kim Sook to remark that she would love to live there for a month. The journey continues to Gua Bangkang Prabu, a cave inhabited by small bats. Inside, bats densely covering the ceiling leave the studio stunned and in awe. As dusk falls, the massive outflow of bats heading out to feed draws reactions likening the scene to a morning commute or a full-scale nature documentary.

The next stop is Komodo National Park, home to the Komodo dragon, often described as the last living dinosaur. As apex predators capable of consuming up to 80 percent of their body weight, the reptiles require visitors to be accompanied by professional guides. Tension peaks when Alpago edges closer for a photo, and a sudden movement sends the studio into momentary suspense.

The Indonesia tour, blending thrill and healing, along with the cast’s lively fourth-anniversary talk, will air on February 2 at 8:50 p.m. on JTBC’s Talkpawon 25.

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