Airing today (2nd), JTBC's 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours' will feature tours of Indonesia's Lombok and Komodo Islands, Sweden's Dalarna Horse, and New York's Art Tour. Art history lecturer Lee Chang-yong joins as a guest.
First, in celebration of the Year of the Horse in 2026, a virtual tour of Sweden's Dalarna Horse will be revealed. The tour guide heads to the location of the world's largest Dalahäst. Meaning 'horse of Dalarna' in Swedish, the Dalahäst was created for children and stands at a towering 13 meters, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records. The revelation that this giant Dalahäst costs only 1 krona, approximately 150 won, leaves the studio in disbelief.
Next, the tour guide visits a horseback riding experience center, home to Icelandic horses known for their small stature and charming appearance. The guide demonstrates the unique Tölt gait of Icelandic horses while enjoying a romantic lakeside ride. Additionally, the guide experiences a Swedish sauna on a raft at Lake Siljan, Dalarna's largest lake, by pouring water over hot stones to create steam, embracing the winter chill.
The final segment introduces New York's art tour, showcasing the city as a global art hub. The tour guide visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the U.S., boasting over 2 million works. The exclusive access granted to 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours' prompts Jeon Hyun-moo to express his envy, saying, “I should have gone before everyone else.” The guide explores Edgar Degas' 'Little Dancer Aged Fourteen,' reflecting the dark realities of 19th-century Paris, known for its realistic use of human hair, sparking curiosity about the hidden stories behind Degas' only exhibited sculpture.
The tour also features a special piece by world-renowned artist Vincent van Gogh. The painting, unique for its double-sided canvas, is explained by docent Lee Chang-yong, who shares that artists of the time, including van Gogh, painted on both sides to save on canvas costs due to financial constraints. The different periods of van Gogh's double-sided paintings reveal his evolving style influenced by Impressionist painters.
Don't miss the unprecedented scale of the Metropolitan Museum visit and the 2026 Year of the Horse Dalarna tour, airing today (2nd) at 8:50 PM on JTBC's 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours'.
Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr