Lee Young-ae Charms on Variety Show with Her Unique Wit and Culinary Adventures

Renowned actress Lee Young-ae, known for her estimated $2 billion fortune, is set to captivate audiences with her unique charm on a popular variety show. Lee, who married businessman Jeong Ho-young in 2009 and welcomed twins in 2011, will showcase her delightful personality. Jeong, born in 1951, graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology and worked in the U.S. IT industry before founding a telecommunications venture in Korea in the late 1980s.

Tonight at 9 PM, JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' will feature a thrilling 15-minute cooking showdown using the diverse ingredients from 'entertainment mogul' Kim Young-kwang's fridge.

The first challenge is a 'Physical Cooking' battle tailored for the impressively built Kim Young-kwang. Competing are Choi Hyun-seok, representing vertical physicality, and Yoon Nam-no, representing horizontal physicality, in a heated debut face-off.

Both chefs add excitement with their blunders during the contest. Choi Hyun-seok's signature salt-sprinkling pose fails, prompting jokes about his eyesight and declining angles over the past decade. Yoon Nam-no, facing unexpected hurdles, exclaims, "What's going on today?" showcasing his 'nervous ping' reputation and heightening the tension.

The second challenge is a 'Beer Snack' battle chosen by Kim Young-kwang, who enjoys ending his day with beer. Kwon Sung-joon confidently claims expertise in pairing, boasting about being an ambassador for a beer brand found in Kim's fridge. Opposing him, Kim Poong argues that those who drink make the best snacks, teasing Kwon for his low tolerance.

Kim Poong stirs the scene with an extraordinary dish, boldly selecting a shocking ingredient from Kim's fridge, even closing his eyes while cooking to everyone's amusement. Ahn Jung-hwan humorously attempts to avoid a five-minute check by negotiating, eventually causing laughter with his antics at the cooking station. Kim Young-kwang hesitates before tasting but is pleasantly surprised, exclaiming, "This is delicious!" and diving into the dish, leaving viewers eager to see the outcome.

Meanwhile, Lee Young-ae's unexpected eating performance also garners attention. Praising each dish and finishing them all, past contestant chefs remark, "She seems to enjoy this week's food more." When Kim Sung-joo asks about her natural diet, Lee quips, "My life is instant," and takes a refreshing sip of beer, filling the studio with laughter.

Catch the dazzling culinary creations of the four chefs and the delightful eating performances of Lee Young-ae and Kim Young-kwang tonight at 9 PM on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator.'

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr