Singer WOODZ is set to showcase his remarkable vocal talents.
On the upcoming episode of JTBC's 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours' airing on the 16th, viewers will be treated to a culinary tour of Osaka, Japan, a romantic getaway in Bali, Indonesia, and a virtual trip to Helsinki-Tampere, Finland. Joining the virtual journey is singer WOODZ, who is making a comeback with his first full-length album in 12 years.
In the studio, WOODZ, known as the icon of chart resurgence, will reveal the story behind his hit song 'Drowning.' The track has dominated both music and karaoke charts, becoming a favorite among the MZ generation. WOODZ teases, "There's actually a behind-the-scenes story," sparking curiosity. He explains that the song was crafted with the intention of becoming a karaoke hit, packed with elements to resonate with at-home ballad enthusiasts. He further heats up the studio atmosphere with an a cappella performance of 'Drowning' and his explosive three-octave high notes.
The first segment introduces a culinary tour in Osaka, known as the kitchen of Japan. The correspondent heads to Hozenji Yokocho, a street lined with eateries, to visit a 'Modanyaki' specialty restaurant, which combines Osaka-style okonomiyaki with yakisoba. This spot has been selected four times as one of the 'Top 100 Okonomiyaki Restaurants' on a famous Japanese food platform, and even WOODZ couldn't resist taking notes.
Next, they try the Osaka specialty 'Ice Dog,' a hot dog with ice cream instead of sausage. This beloved menu item has been popular for over 20 years, prompting host Jeon Hyun-moo to exclaim, "It looks so delicious!" Finally, they visit a yakitori restaurant that has earned a Michelin 1-star rating for seven consecutive years, enjoying a variety of skewers made from Japan's native Hinai-jidori chicken. The culinary tour reaches its peak with approximately 20 dishes, including ham made from chicken thigh and charcoal-coated fried skewers.
WOODZ's a cappella performance and the Osaka culinary tour can be seen on JTBC's 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours' on the 16th at 8:50 PM.
Reporter Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr