Comedian Heo Kyung-hwan faced a playful rejection from 19-year-younger chef Kim Si-hyun, also known as 'Baby Beast,' on the recent episode of SBS's variety show 'My Little Old Boy' aired on the 15th.
In the episode, Heo Kyung-hwan, along with Yoon Min-soo and Lee Jong-hyuk, met with chefs Yoon Na-ra, known as 'Yoon Jumo the Brewer,' and Lee Moon-jung, the 'Chinese Cuisine Witch,' to learn how to prepare traditional Korean New Year dishes.
During the show, Yoon Jumo revealed to Lee Jong-hyuk that they both attended Seoul Institute of the Arts, sharing that he was in the same class as actors Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Dong-hwi, and Jung Woo.
Lee Jong-hyuk inquired about Yoon Jumo's transition from film to cooking. Yoon explained, "I used to make drinks and snacks for friends, and when someone was opening a Korean restaurant and needed a chef, I took the opportunity and found it suited me well."
Observing Heo Kyung-hwan cooking, Yoon Min-soo commented on his caring demeanor. Heo sighed, "I've learned all this, but there's no one around," prompting Yoon Min-soo to ask the chefs if they knew anyone to introduce to Heo. Heo described his ideal type as "someone who loves cooking."
Yoon Jumo mentioned that among the five female chefs on 'Black and White Chef 2,' only 'Baby Beast' Kim Si-hyun is unmarried. Heo acknowledged, "She's too young," as Yoon Jumo joked about getting scolded by her. Heo, born in 1981, is 45 years old, while Kim Si-hyun, born in 2000, is 26, marking a 19-year age gap.
Heo, caught off guard, insisted, "I didn't say anything," while Yoon Jumo emphasized, "She's too young." Heo humorously lamented, "No, my heart is already broken," drawing laughter from the audience.
Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr