Director Jang Hang-jun and actor Yoo Hae-jin are set to appear on 'Son Seok-hee's Questions'.
On the 9th, MBC's 'Son Seok-hee's Questions' announced, "Next week's (18th) guests will be director Jang Hang-jun and actor Yoo Hae-jin from the film 'The King and the Clown', which surpassed 10 million viewers." This marks the first time the duo will appear together for a broadcast interview since achieving this milestone. Previously, director Ryoo Seung-wan and actor Jo In-sung appeared on 'Questions' to celebrate the success of 'The King and the Clown'.
On the upcoming episode airing on the 11th, the most talked-about figures from 'Black and White Chef' will gather on MBC's 'Son Seok-hee's Questions'. The guests include the winner, Choi Kang-rok, the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine with 58 years of experience, Chef Hu Deok-juk, and the first master of temple cuisine, Monk Sunjae. Host Son Seok-hee expressed, "Having all three of them together makes my heart swell."
The trio candidly shared their culinary philosophies and behind-the-scenes stories from the 'Black and White Chef' filming. Chef Hu Deok-juk, when asked by Son Seok-hee about how he kept the competition results a secret until the broadcast, replied, "I didn't tell anyone, not even my family." Winner Chef Choi Kang-rok added humorously, "The penalty for leaking secrets was so hefty," eliciting laughter from the audience.
Chef Choi Kang-rok consistently showcased his unique character, prompting the audience to comment, "As expected of 'Character Choi Kang-rok'." When asked if he would consider participating in another cooking competition, he hesitated briefly before saying, "I might participate again," adding, "I seem to be addicted to the tension that competitions bring," sparking interest in whether he will indeed compete again.
Regarding their final dishes as chefs, Chef Hu Deok-juk mentioned 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall', which he introduced for the first time in Korea. Chef Choi Kang-rok said he would make noodles while looking at himself in the mirror. Monk Sunjae recalled a memory of visiting home as a monk and his mother making soybean paste stew, which he couldn't eat due to his father's dissuasion, and expressed a desire to recreate that stew, moving the audience.
The episode featuring Hu Deok-juk, Monk Sunjae, and Choi Kang-rok will air on the 11th at 9 PM.
Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr