‘Great Escape’ Returns for Season 6 Amid Cast Changes and Fresh Challenges.
- Season 6 filming begins in 2026 on TVING.
- Yeo Jin Goo will not participate due to military service.
- Anticipation builds for new cast dynamics and adventures.
TVING’s popular variety series ‘Great Escape’ is set to return for its sixth season, with production and filming scheduled for 2026. The show originally aired on tvN before moving to the streaming platform, and has built a dedicated fanbase since its 2018 debut for its time-transcending escape-room adventures. Season 5, titled ‘The Great Escape: The Story,’ featured Kang Ho Dong, Kim Dong Hyun, Yoo Byung Jae, Go Kyung Pyo, Baekhyun, and Yeo Jin Goo, under the direction of Lee Woo Hyung.
However, actor Yeo Jin Goo will be absent for Season 6 as he continues his military service, having enlisted last year for KATUSA duty. His departure has prompted questions about possible changes in the rest of the cast, with TVING reportedly in discussions with remaining and potential new celebrities. While the full lineup from Season 5 may not entirely return, fans remain eager to see who will join the upcoming season.
Season 6 to Continue Adventure-Variety Format While Adapting to Cast Changes
The series originally gained acclaim under PD Jung Jong Yeon, known for ‘The Genius,’ for its realistic, suspenseful escape-room challenges. After four seasons and a temporary halt following Jung’s departure from CJ ENM, the program was revived last July on TVING in a refreshed format. The new version achieved notable success, ranking first for four consecutive weeks in paid subscriptions.
With director Lee Woo Hyung expected to return, Season 6 promises to continue the show’s signature adventure-variety style while adapting to cast changes, including the absence of Yeo Jin Goo. Fans and viewers are anticipating how the series will evolve, balancing familiar faces with potential new participants, as it resumes production for another season of thrilling escapes.
- When will Season 6 of 'Great Escape' be released?
Season 6 of 'Great Escape' is scheduled for production and filming in 2026.
- What is the premise of 'Great Escape'?
'Great Escape' features time-transcending escape-room adventures and has gained a dedicated fanbase since its debut in 2018.
- Who directed Season 6 of 'Great Escape'?
Season 6 is expected to be directed by Lee Woo Hyung.
- Why is Yeo Jin Goo absent from Season 6?
Yeo Jin Goo is absent from Season 6 due to his military service, having enlisted for KATUSA duty.
- Will the full cast from Season 5 return for Season 6?
The full lineup from Season 5 may not entirely return, as TVING is in discussions with remaining and potential new celebrities.
- What platform is 'Great Escape' currently airing on?
'Great Escape' is currently airing on the streaming platform TVING.
