Lee Deok-hwa, Lee Kyung-gyu, and actress Yoon Se-ah expressed their strong confidence in Channel A's new entertainment program 'Trust in Me and Eat, City Raw Fish Restaurant' (hereinafter referred to as 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant') ahead of its opening on the 23rd.
Channel A's 'Urban depict Raw Fish Restaurant' is a program that the ups and downs of the raw fish restaurant challenge of five regular cast members (Lee Deok-hwa, Lee Gyeong-gyu, Lee Soo-geun, Lee Tae-gon, and Kim Jun-hyeon) who are seasoned urban fishermen who are veterans of fishing but are new to running a restaurant, and actress Yoon Se-ah, who joined as a new hall manager. . This is the so-called first 'My Hands' pop-up store entertainment where the members do everything from cooking to serving with the fish they catch themselves.
PD Koo Jang-hyeon, who has been working with Lee Deok-hwa and Lee Gyeong-gyu, who has been working together since Season 1 of 'Urban Fisherman', teamed up. Lee Deok-hwa, Lee Kyung-gyu, the main characters of 'Urban Fisherman', and new mascot actress Yoon Se-ah said in a written interview on the 21st that they will approach the show with entertainment that can communicate with viewers.
Lee Deok-hwa, general manager of 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant', said, “I think viewers really enjoyed watching us catch fish ourselves as urban fishermen, eat raw fish, and cook it. “Now is the opportunity to treat the viewers,” he said, expressing his anticipation for the moment when the show will become an entertainment show that can communicate with viewers. He also revealed the strength of 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant', which is “the only raw fish restaurant in Korea that serves and cooks with wild fish caught directly.”
Gyeong-gyu Lee also strongly agreed on the uniqueness of 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant'. Lee Gyeong-gyu expressed strong confidence in the program by emphasizing, “There are many restaurant entertainment programs, but 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant' is the only program where production is also carried out directly.” He continued, “I am used to catching fish because I have been doing it for a long time, but there may be some mistakes in terms of treating guests or operating. However, he also expressed his strong ambition, saying, “We will provide delicious food as a basic ingredient so that not a single customer is disappointed, and we will work with a strong service spirit so that guests can leave with fun and emotion.”
Actress Yoon Se-ah, who has a variety of hobbies, including playing baduk and exercising, mentioned her own experience of going fishing and said, “It could have been difficult, but when I caught the fish, the fatigue disappeared completely. He also showed his will to add 'fishing' to his list of hobbies, saying, "What kind of fishing rod should I buy?" As a hall manager, he shared his impressions of not only the members' internal support but also their personal tastes, and raised expectations for the 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant'.
'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant', which opened six years after 'Urban Fisherman' set sail, will premiere on Channel A at 10:30 pm on the 23rd.
◆ Below is the full text of the interview with Lee Deok-hwa, Lee Kyung-gyu, and Yoon Se-ah at 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant'
#Lee Deokhwa
- As a general manager, what is the unique charm of 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant'?
▼ I think viewers really enjoyed watching us catch fish ourselves, eat raw fish, and cook while being urban fishermen. Now we have a chance to treat our viewers. The special advantage and biggest attraction of 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant' is that it is the only raw fish restaurant in Korea that cooks and serves wild fish that we catch ourselves! When it comes to fishing, it's called 'jorakmugeuk'. We will present 'Mirak Mugeuk' through the city raw fish restaurant. Endless taste fun! Come to the city raw fish restaurant!
#Lee Kyoungkyu
- Do you like the management philosophy of 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant'?
▼Sure. There are usually a lot of restaurant entertainment shows, but we are the only program that also produces it ourselves. So, when I first talked about the city raw fish restaurant, I thought this was the key point. Who could do this!
- Is there anything you would like to add to the management philosophy of 'Urban Raw Fish Restaurant'?
▼ I think it would be good to emphasize the service spirit so that all guests can be 100% satisfied. This is one of the most important aspects of running a restaurant. We are used to catching fish, but there may be some mistakes in terms of hospitality or operation. However, to ensure that not a single guest is disappointed, we plan to serve delicious food as a standard and work with a strong service spirit to ensure that every customer leaves with fun and emotion.
#Yoon Se Ah
- Will you be able to add fishing to your list of hobbies through this photo shoot?
▼ As expected, the urban fishermen team! I received training from Deok-hwa's father and Tae-gon, and got a taste of the craft with the help of the captain and team members! It could have been difficult, but once I caught the fish, my fatigue went away! What is seasickness? It's as fun as a free Viking ride, and the healing provided by the open sea and plump seagulls makes me wonder if I was a fisherman's daughter in a previous life. It was such a new and exciting experience! What fishing rod should I buy? ha ha ha
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr