On comedian Kim Sook's YouTube channel 'Kim Sook TV,' a video titled 'Alberto's Italian Pride: Must-Have Shopping Items, Hot Spots, and Art History in Florence!' was uploaded.
In the video, Kim Sook and Alberto enjoyed their trip to Florence, Italy. They visited the Palazzo Vecchio, where the interior reflected the power of the Medici family, who led the Renaissance.
At the Piazza della Signoria, Alberto explained, "There are works by artists sponsored by the Medici family," adding, "Each piece is very famous." He continued, "At the entrance of the palace, there's the statue of David, and next to it is the work of Hercules and Cacus. Cacus was a bad person, and it's a piece about a good person defeating a bad one."
Alberto mentioned Baccio Bandinelli, saying, "Bandinelli really admired Michelangelo and wanted to be like him but couldn't, so he went from admiration to jealousy and dislike." He added, "Bandinelli also created large works like Michelangelo, but people at the time thought he expressed them more crudely compared to the delicate Michelangelo." Thanks to Alberto's enthusiastic explanations, Kim Sook enjoyed a rich travel experience. She marveled, "Alberto's explanations are so easy to understand."
Later, the duo set out to try affogato, only to find a long line at the café. Kim Sook suggested, "Let's wait in line." Alberto, who had never waited in line before, said, "I'll do it for you, Kim Sook." Kim Sook noted, "It really seems like a local favorite since the line isn't getting shorter and there are no other Koreans here."
After 20 minutes, Kim Sook finally tasted the affogato and exclaimed, "Wow, it's really delicious. The coffee is truly great." She added, "This is the best affogato I've ever had." However, Alberto, with his 'Italian pride,' confidently stated, "You can find this quality elsewhere too."
By Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr