On their YouTube channel 'Enjoy Couple,' Im Rara and Son Min-soo uploaded a video titled 'Life Rice Cake! Rising Star Chang-eok Rice Cake!! Spicy Grilled Bone with Udon! Parenting Relief Mukbang.'
The video features the couple enjoying a feast after putting their twins to bed, engaging in a variety of conversations.
Im Rara, who chose spicy grilled bone and famous pumpkin injeolmi from a renowned rice cake shop, couldn't hide her excitement over the combination of pumpkin and castella powder. Son Min-soo, who usually doesn't enjoy rice cakes, cautiously commented, "It's not as sweet as I expected," possibly due to being accustomed to the trendy intense sweetness in the market.
Im Rara countered by saying, "The moderate sweetness is the secret to its popularity," while respecting Son Min-soo's taste. Son Min-soo gradually acknowledged the charm of the subtle sweetness, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.
The discussion about food naturally expanded to recent cultural content and actors. Im Rara, a self-proclaimed avid fan of Kim Go-eun, expressed her excitement for the drama 'Yumi's Cells.'
Im Rara particularly mentioned an anecdote about predicting the results of 'Produce 101,' showcasing her keen eye for discovering new talent.
She stated, "When I first saw Kim Jae-won in the Netflix series 'Eun-jung and Sang-yeon,' I was convinced he would lead the next generation," reminding Son Min-soo of her foresight regarding the actor's potential success.
Son Min-soo's quirky response to Im Rara's question elicited laughter, but Im Rara praised the casting of Kim Jae-won as Shin Soon-rok, a major character in 'Yumi's Cells,' highlighting the perfect match between the webtoon original and her favorite actors.
Given the brief respite after exhausting parenting duties, the couple's conversation was candid and delightful. Im Rara asked viewers for hidden local restaurant recommendations, emphasizing that food enjoyed after a day of dedicated parenting might taste exceptionally better, adding humor to the mix.
Son Min-soo's somewhat mechanical reactions to Im Rara's passionate explanations caused laughter, yet he showed his supportive side as a reliable partner, empathizing with his wife's hobbies and expectations.
Im Chae-ryeong, Ten Asia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr