Super Junior's Leeteuk & Shindong, NCT's Johnny & Jisung, Dawn, and WEi's Kim Yohan to star in new ENA survival travel show 'The prince and the pauper'

23 Jun 2026, 04:06 by spjw99 · allkpop

Super Junior's Leeteuk and Shindong, Dawn, WEi's Kim Yohan, and NCT's Johnny and Jisung are set to embark on an exciting survival travel adventure in ENA's new variety show, 'The Prince and the Pauper,' premiering on **July 27** at 11:15 PM KST.

The program, directed by **Lee Tae Kyung** (known for 'Amazing Saturday' and 'Hyemileeyechaeppa'), will take the six idols across Egypt, visiting iconic locations like Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada. Over six nights and seven days, the cast will compete in missions to determine who enjoys luxurious "prince" benefits and who endures a challenging "pauper" journey.

The production team, **TEO**, highlighted the generational blend of the cast as a key viewing point. **Leeteuk** and **Shindong**, with 21 years in K-pop, will lead the show, guiding their junior idols.

According to reports on June 23, **Lee Tae Kyung PD** expressed his desire to showcase the idols' hidden charms beyond their glamorous stage personas. He described **Leeteuk** as having a childlike innocence, **Shindong** as intelligent and a leader, **Dawn** as relaxed and cheerful, and **Johnny** as having positive energy and playfulness. **Kim Yohan** is noted for his unexpected clumsiness and broad-mindedness, while **Jisung** is praised for his competitive spirit and sincere engagement.

The production team specifically mentioned **Jisung**, **Johnny**, and **Kim Yohan** for their unexpected active roles during filming. **Jisung**, initially shy, reportedly became a pivotal character with his genuine enthusiasm. **Johnny** and **Kim Yohan** impressed staff with their wit and comedic timing, making them highly recommended by the PD.

'The Prince and the Pauper' will also be available globally through **Disney+**, allowing international K-pop fans to follow the idols' unique journey.

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