Comedian Jung Sun-hee Reveals Past Struggles with Eating Hongeo Under Senior Pressure

Comedian Jung Sun-hee recently opened up about being pressured by her seniors to eat hongeo, a fermented skate dish, despite her initial reluctance.

On the 25th, Jung Sun-hee's YouTube channel 'Jip Nagan Jung Sun-hee' released a video titled 'Chatting While Eating Hongeo. Jung Sun-hee's Taste Talk.'

Visiting a hongeo restaurant in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Jung Sun-hee expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I've come to battle hongeo," and added, "I even skipped breakfast," showing her anticipation. She further commented, "Eating hongeo clears all blockages. That's the power of hongeo," showcasing her fondness for the dish.

While eating hongeo, Jung Sun-hee admitted, "I really couldn't eat hongeo in the past." Reflecting on her early career, she said, "Even now, but especially back then, individual tastes weren't respected. The preferences of a 21-year-old newcomer didn't matter."

Jung Sun-hee recalled, "My seniors all loved drinking," which led to her joining them for hongeo. She described the experience as "more primitive back then," recalling, "When you opened the pot, the ammonia would make your eyes water and your face tingle." She added, "I ate it at 21," and humorously noted, "They made me open the lid and eat it. Isn't that a form of hazing? Workplace harassment?"

By Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr