Newlywed KwakTube, who recently revealed his wife's pregnancy, is set to appear on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' just two days after his wedding.
The episode, airing on JTBC, features a thrilling 15-minute cooking battle using ingredients from KwakTube's refrigerator. The first showdown is a rematch between 'Windbreaker' Kim Poong and 'Three-Time Loser' Yoon Nam-no. Yoon, who has struggled against Kim in the past, recently secured his first victory with teammate Kwon Sung-joon against Kim and Son Jong-won.
Before the battle, Yoon declares, "Today, I will defeat Kim Poong on my own," while Kim retorts, "Team battles and individual battles are different," and promises to "crush" Yoon.
As the competition begins, Kim Poong surprises everyone with a shocking culinary creation, claiming to make a 'congratulatory cake' for the newlywed KwakTube. Host Kim Sung-joo cautiously asks, "Is it safe to taste this?" while KwakTube nervously smiles, questioning, "Is this really a wedding cake?"
The second battle, requested by KwakTube, centers on 'cooking for a pregnant wife.' Competing are Michelin-starred Italian chef Antimo, who appeared in the 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' special, and 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator's' resident Italian chef Sam Kim. Antimo, whose wife recently gave birth, confidently states, "It's a chef husband's duty to cook for his pregnant wife," while Sam Kim showcases his dedication by studying traditional Korean medicine for the challenge.
The contrasting cooking styles of the two chefs add intrigue. Sam Kim chooses a complex dish, energetically moving around the kitchen, while Antimo remains calm and composed despite his long absence from the show. Observer Joo Woo-jae comments, "The chefs have different background music," noting one is classical and the other fast-paced.
However, an unexpected twist causes Antimo to become visibly nervous. The anticipation builds as viewers wonder which chef will earn KwakTube's praise, "This is the taste I've been dreaming of."
By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr