In the 192nd episode of tvN's 'Naked World History' (directed by Kim Hyung-oh, Lee Yoon-ho, Seo Yong-seok) airing on the 25th, Elon Musk, who has transformed from Trump's adversary to a political partner, will be unveiled.
To this end, Professor Kang Woo-chang from Korea University’s Department of Political Science and International Relations will serve as a lecturer. Having obtained a Ph.D. in Political Science from New York University and actively researching American politics, Professor Kang will share the story of how Elon Musk became the world's richest person and shook the U.S. presidential election with his powerful influence.
Professor Kang will first detail the journey of Elon Musk, who became the richest person by widening the gap with other wealthy individuals. He will highlight various ventures that established Musk as a global innovator and successful entrepreneur, including space development, electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and the robotics industry. Following this, Professor Kang will shed light on the deep connection between Elon Musk and the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump.
Ahead of the presidential election, Elon Musk publicly declared his support for Trump, guiding him to the center of public opinion and playing a significant role as a kingmaker by donating substantial campaign funds. Recently appointed as the head of the U.S. 'Department of Government Efficiency', he has been showcasing his presence and influence. In this context, Professor Kang will recount the story of how Elon Musk fell into a fierce rivalry with Trump in the past and the circumstances that led to their reconciliation, captivating the audience.
Joining as travel mates for the day are Baek Soo-jun from the Korea Economic Daily and Lee Kyung-joo from the Seoul Newspaper. Baek Soo-jun describes Elon Musk as “a figure who pioneered new investment fields,” while Lee Kyung-joo characterizes him as “a person whose beliefs are stronger than political ideologies,” drawing attention to the behind-the-scenes of his business and political activities.
The previous week's episode of 'Naked World History' (191st episode) recorded an average of 2.9% and a peak of 3.7% based on household standards, achieving a target rating of 1.5%, ranking first in the same time slot across all channels, including terrestrial broadcasts, and setting a new record for the highest target rating this year. (Nielsen Korea, based on paid platform in the metropolitan area)
tvN's 'Naked World History', a representative humanities entertainment program in South Korea, explores various countries' landmarks through contactless means and delves into the world's history from diverse perspectives that we were previously unaware of. It airs on Tuesday, the 25th, at 10:10 PM on tvN.
