PD Na Young Suk Surprises Park Seo Joon, Jung Yu Mi, and Choi Woo Shik with 'Youth Over Flowers: Limited Edition'
Beloved trio 'kidnapped' during live YouTube broadcast celebrating writer Kim Dae Joo's 20th anniversary

In true Na Young Suk fashion, South Korea's most celebrated variety show producer has pulled off another legendary surprise. On February 24, PD Na Young Suk announced "Youth Over Flowers: Limited Edition," a special domestic travel variety show featuring actors Park Seo Joon, Jung Yu Mi, and Choi Woo Shik — none of whom had any idea what they were walking into.
The Art of the Surprise
The big reveal unfolded during a YouTube livestream on the Channel 15ya platform, ostensibly organized to celebrate screenwriter Kim Dae Joo's 20th career anniversary. The three actors arrived expecting a casual celebration and pre-production meeting for an unnamed new program. Na Young Suk even engaged viewers in real-time polls about potential show concepts, building anticipation while keeping the cast completely in the dark.
The moment of truth came when Na Young Suk dramatically unveiled a hidden banner behind the cast, revealing the show's title: "Youth Over Flowers: Limited Edition." The actors' reactions were priceless — Jung Yu Mi and Choi Woo Shik exclaimed that they had "goosebumps," while Park Seo Joon demanded to know whether the entire 20th anniversary celebration had been staged. "Was everything above us fake too?" he asked, drawing laughter from everyone present.
Budget Travel with a Twist
True to the "Youth Over Flowers" format, the trio was sent on a domestic trip with minimal preparation. Each cast member received a budget of just 100,000 Korean won (approximately $70) for their travel expenses, a figure suggested by viewers during the livestream. Na Young Suk adopted the audience consensus without hesitation, noting how surprisingly unified the recommendations were.
Additional "limited" restrictions were teased but not fully revealed, adding another layer of mystery to the special edition format. The group departed immediately after the livestream concluded, leaving viewers both stunned and delighted at the speed of the operation.
A Reunion of Beloved Faces
The casting choice carries special significance for fans of Na Young Suk's productions. Park Seo Joon, Jung Yu Mi, and Choi Woo Shik have previously appeared together across multiple Na Young Suk shows, including "Youn's Kitchen" and "Sojin's," where their natural chemistry and warm friendship became fan favorites. All three are also members of the famous "Wooga Squad" friend group in the Korean entertainment industry.
The production confirmed that a follow-up livestream would air on Monday, where the cast would report on their travel experience and safe return to Seoul. While a full broadcast schedule has not yet been announced, the overwhelming response from viewers — with live chat messages flooding the screen during the reveal — suggests strong demand for the show.
Na Young Suk's surprise travel format has been a staple of Korean variety entertainment since the original "Youth Over Flowers" series launched, and this latest iteration proves the concept remains as compelling as ever.
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