Yum Jung Ah and Roh Yoon-seo kick off 'Unnie's Direct from the Farm Season 3' in Tongyeong

tvN's 'Unnie's Direct from the Farm Season 3' is returning with an even more powerful cast and an unprecedented scale. With actress Yum Jung Ah at the center, a new lineup of 'four siblings' has been assembled, and anticipation is mounting as an unexpected initiation ceremony and a seasonal Tongyeong feast are revealed in the premiere.

Airing on the 30th, the tvN variety show 'Unnie's Direct from the Farm Season 3' is a reality program where participants harvest fresh seasonal ingredients from across the Republic of Korea to prepare warm, heartfelt meals. The core charm of the program lies in the manual labor and cooking set against nature, alongside the genuine, family-like bonds between the cast members.

In this season, a new dynamic is presented as actress Kim Sun-young, Kang You-seok, and Roh Yoon-seo join returning member Yum Jung Ah.

Reactions were intense even before the broadcast. Pre-release videos surpassed a cumulative 60 million views across major platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Naver TV, setting a new record for the season. Viewers are eager to see how the personalities and chemistry of the new members integrate into the familiar healing variety format.

The first episode will showcase the initial meeting between Yum Jung Ah, the central pillar of the group, and the new members. Yum will lead the team with her characteristic responsibility and leadership, while Kim will lift the mood with her unique energy and witty banter. Kang will add vitality to the team with his positive charm, and Roh is expected to make her presence felt with a level of sense and dexterity that belies her status as the youngest.

In particular, Kim expressed extraordinary affection for the series as a longtime fan of 'Unnie's Direct from the Farm.' She shared her determination for her new role, stating, "I will live for the viewers," and adding, "Since I received so much healing from this program, I want to give it back.""

The first travel destination is Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, famous for its beautiful sea and abundant seafood. However, the excitement is short-lived as the four siblings face an unexpected and intense initiation ceremony right from the start.

As Kang and Roh boarded the boat, they were instantly separated from the shore, resulting in an unexpected split from the group. The scene fell into chaos in an instant, and even veteran entertainer Yum remarked on the intensity of the experience, saying, "This is truly brutal.""

The first seasonal ingredient for this season is sea squirt, a signature specialty of Tongyeong. The production team presents an overwhelming sight, revealing a massive 1.2-ton sea squirt tower and an endless procession of sea squirts. The cast members reportedly expressed their amazement, noting, "It looks like CG.""

Yum's seasonal cooking is another highlight. While preparing meals with the ingredients she gathered herself, she is expected to once again demonstrate the culinary skills that have earned her the nickname 'Chef Yum.' She will particularly captivate viewers by revealing her own special recipe for seasoned radish salad.

Additionally, Roh's hidden talent will be on display. Utilizing her sense of aesthetics as an art major, she completes the plating, drawing admiration from Yum, who remarked, "Art majors are truly different." Her charm as a 'golden-handed youngest'—a side of her distinct from her actress persona—is expected to add new layers of entertainment.

'Unnie's Direct from the Farm,' beloved for its warm portrayal of nature, food, and human connection, promises even tighter family chemistry and a fresh harmony of faces in Season 3.

The chaotic seasonal adventures of the four siblings in the waters of Tongyeong will be revealed in tvN's 'Unnie's Direct from the Farm Season 3,' airing on the 30th.