Film director Jang Hang-jun takes on the challenge of conquering Iranian history from the very first episode through a new entertainment program.
'Time Tracker Sherlock,' which premieres on SBS Plus on the 14th, is a history-tracking entertainment show that fills in the blanks left by records. Led by main MC Jang Hang-jun, actor Bong Tae-gyu, broadcaster Shin A-young, and history storyteller Sun Kim team up to deliver powerful talk synergy.
At the first recording studio, cheers poured out for Jang Hang-jun, who recently joined the ranks of the '17 million-viewer director,' and Jang Hang-jun openly shared his honest feelings after 24 years of his directorial debut, saying he is burdened and scared since he has never been number one in his life.
In the highly anticipated first episode, Iran—the center of the hottest issue these days—is put under the spotlight. Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the program will trace back through history to examine the critical moments that shaped modern Iran. Actor Lee Sang-yeop, Middle East expert Professor Park Hyun-do, and model Hoda Nikoo, originally from Miss Iran, join as special guests to add richness to the episode.
First, the program looks back on the brilliant history of Persia, the pride and ancestor of Iran, and reveals behind-the-scenes stories that captivated even the European fashion world. Lee Sang-yeop, who holds a Grade 1 Korean History Proficiency Test certificate, shares an interesting story about how Persian culture extended to Unified Silla.
The long-accumulated grievances between the United States and Iran and the hidden American operations that attempted to shake Iran are thoroughly investigated. Upon encountering historical truths that overturn common knowledge, Jang Hang-jun could not hide his shock, calling it unprecedented worldwide, and Lee Sang-yeop also empathized deeply, saying that Iranian citizens must have felt anger.
In particular, as Professor Park Hyun-do reveals that Iran has a hidden weapon more powerful than nuclear weapons, stunning the studio, the first episode of 'Time Tracker Sherlock,' which will uncover the veiled brutal history of the Middle East, airs on Tuesday, July 14th at 10:30 p.m.
