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New Journey to the West 2015

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
September 4, 2015
Last Aired
December 18, 2020
Format
8 seasons · 88 eps
Total Runtime
~132 hours (90 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E2 "Find the Monkey King, the Greatest Sinner" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Nah Yung-suk
Network
tvN
★ TMDB users: 8.8/10 from 15 votes DramaComedyRealityAction & Adventure 8 seasons · 88 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
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What is New Journey to the West?

New Journey to the West is a television series first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Reality, Action & Adventure.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
88
Runtime
90 minutes
First aired
Sep 4, 2015
Last aired
Dec 18, 2020
Original language
KO
Origin
KR
Networks
tvN
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Reality, Action & Adventure
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.8/10 from 15 votes
Format
8 seasons · 88 episodes
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
tvN
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New Journey to the West is a television series first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, Reality, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by tvN. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 8 seasons and 88 tracked episodes.

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“Cast members adopt personas from a classic Chinese novel while traveling to various destinations each season.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique travel premise
  • engaging character dynamics
Keep in mind
  • format may feel repetitive

Watch it if you enjoy unscripted travel programs featuring ensemble casts.

The show is generally suitable for a broad audience interested in travel and comedy.

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Season 1 · 27 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 9 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
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Season 7 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

The cast members take on characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West while traveling to different locations.

How often do the destinations change?

The show features a different destination for every season.

Is this a scripted series?

The show is an unscripted television series.

What source material inspired the show?

The show is inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

When did the series begin?

The series began in 2015.

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