Kim Kang-woo, known for being Han Hye-jin's brother-in-law, surprises everyone with a shocking confession on the upcoming episode of KBS 2TV's 'New Release Pyeonstorang'. He shares stories from his dating days with his wife.
Airing on the 20th, the episode reveals a special place Kim Kang-woo visits every winter for 22 years to make kimchi. During this visit, he jokingly asks, “Did I marry because of my mother-in-law's kimchi?” leaving the 'Pyeonstorang' cast in shock.
Kim Kang-woo, along with his wife and two sons, visits a serene rural village. His mother-in-law warmly welcomes them. Kim explains, “My mother-in-law's hometown is Deoksan, Chungcheongnam-do. We come here every winter for kimchi-making.”
The 'Pyeonstorang' crew is astounded by the massive kimchi-making session at Kim's in-laws. With countless cabbages, a giant cauldron for rice paste, and a huge shovel for mixing the kimchi filling, the family makes a staggering 200 heads of kimchi, often exceeding 300. Kim Kang-woo assists his mother-in-law throughout, impressing the 'Pyeonstorang' team who liken it to a scene from '6 O'Clock My Hometown'.
Even more surprising is Kim Kang-woo's history with kimchi-making. He has been participating in his wife's family kimchi-making since their dating days, marking 22 years this year. When the 'Pyeonstorang' team expresses curiosity, Kim candidly shares the reason, leaving everyone stunned. What led him to join his girlfriend's family in making kimchi at her grandmother's rural home?
Throughout the kimchi-making, Kim shares a delightful chemistry with his mother-in-law, who feeds him kimchi, sparking laughter. He endlessly praises her kimchi, even jokingly confessing, “Did I marry because of her kimchi?” This revelation, along with dishes perfectly paired with her extraordinary kimchi, turns the 'Pyeonstorang' set upside down.
Catch Kim Kang-woo as the dedicated kimchi helper on the 22nd year of assisting his mother-in-law, airing on the 20th at 8:30 PM on KBS 2TV's 'New Release Pyeonstorang'.
Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr