Bong Restaurant Triumphs with Record Sales in 'The Battle! Peng Bong Peng Bong'

Bong Restaurant has been reborn as an Avengers team.

In the 8th episode of JTBC's 'The Battle! Peng Bong Peng Bong' (directed by Lee Jin-joo and Shin Hye-won), aired yesterday (7th), Bong Restaurant broke its losing streak and secured a new victory. They achieved their highest sales ever, raising expectations for future developments.

With the ever-improving menus and services of Bong Restaurant and Peng Restaurant, customers continued to place additional orders, expressing their utmost satisfaction. Notably, Hong Seok-cheon revitalized the atmosphere by hosting an 'Squid Game' event, in addition to managing customer service and crisis management.

Thanks to Peng Manager's street promotions, Peng Restaurant also experienced a surge in orders, igniting their business. Mi-yeon emerged as the new control tower of Peng Restaurant, efficiently managing orders without any mistakes.

With the competition back to square one, Bong Restaurant and Peng Restaurant engaged in a fierce battle. Yoo Seung-ho, aiming for victory, revised the menu to reduce ingredient costs, while Bong Restaurant also fought to save on ingredient expenses. Bong Restaurant adopted a frugal business strategy by using up all existing ingredients instead of purchasing additional ones.

Most notably, Lee Eun-ji, claiming to be the stepdaughter of Bong Manager, made a bold proposal to work without pay, like Peng Restaurant, fueling her desire for victory. In response, Lee Bong-won promised to hand over Bong Restaurant and offered a lifetime pass to a jjambbong restaurant in Korea, sealing an emotional father-daughter contract. Kwak Dong-yeon also returned his tips to the restaurant's assets, solidifying his position as a key player.

Ultimately, the victory on the fifth day of business went to Bong Restaurant. Despite a close margin in customer and menu numbers, Bong Restaurant achieved record sales by reducing ingredient costs, surprising everyone. Lee Bong-won's bright smile prompted Lee Eun-ji to express her satisfaction, saying, "I finally found Senior Bong-won again."

Peng Restaurant, satisfied with their "real business," quickly shifted to reorganization mode. Yoo Seung-ho suggested changing the expensive squid type to lower ingredient costs, while Peng Hyun-sook expressed her belief in serving dishes that would bring customers back. The anticipation grows as to what decision Peng Hyun-sook will make, having already made many concessions in menu selection and ingredient decoration.

Meanwhile, after five days of business, Bong Restaurant and Peng Restaurant took their first break, setting aside work discussions to relax and enjoy some healing time. The Bong team embarked on a luxury tour, indulging in a leisurely feast and snorkeling on a yacht, fully enjoying the winner's privileges. Bong Manager, who had tirelessly worked in the kitchen, also took a nap to recharge his energy.

In contrast, the Peng team, having lost their restaurant and embarking on a budget-friendly tour, found themselves in low spirits but grew closer. Peng Manager and his wife offered special incentives to Yoo Seung-ho and Mi-yeon to lift their spirits. They enjoyed their own luxurious vacation on a private beach, saying, "It's all about enjoying it well," creating a warm atmosphere.

Catch the next episode of JTBC's 'The Battle! Peng Bong Peng Bong' on Saturday, the 14th, at 7:10 PM.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr