The cast members of the travel show "2 Days & 1 Night" pose after winning the grand prize of the KBS Entertainment Awards at KBS New Wing Open Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of KBS

The cast of the fourth season of the travel show "2 Days & 1 Night," took home the grand prize at the KBS Entertainment Awards, Saturday. This is the second time that the program has taken the honor since its first win in 2011.

The "2 Days & 1 Night" team went head-to-head with prominent comedians and TV personalities such as Kim Sook, Shin Dong-yup and Jun Hyun-moo. Its cast includes: actors Yeon Jung-hoon and Na In-woo, singer-TV personality Kim Jong-min, comedian Moon Se-yoon, singer DinDin and singer-actor Yoo Seon-ho.

"Four years ago, we kicked off our fourth season amid anticipation, anxiety and fear," Yeon said as he accepted the award at KBS New Wing Open Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. "I never knew that a moment like this will come ... I really want to appreciate the cast and crew of '2 Days & 1 Night' for creating this miracle."

Kim added, "The fact that we have won the grand prize for the second time gives me a lot of thoughts. I was in my 20s when I first joined the show, but I am in my 40s now. Sometimes I feel that it's hard on my body, but I am still very thankful to be part of this program."

"2 Days & 1 Night" is one of the most-sought-after travel shows in Korea, in which celebrities explore every nook and cranny of the country to introduce diverse tourist attractions.

Premiered in 2007, its first season — starring celebrities like Kang Ho-dong, Lee Soo-geun, Kim Jong-min, Eun Ji-won and Lee Seung-gi — scored the highest viewership rating of 43.3 percent, according to Nielsen Korea. Its success propelled its producer Na Young-seok to stardom, leading him to become one of the country's most acclaimed TV producers. Recently, he launched a series of hit shows such as "Earth Arcade" (2022-23).