MBC's 'National No.1' Returns with Explosive Culinary Showdown for Lunar New Year Special

MBC's 'National No.1', which captivated audiences during last year's Chuseok special, is making a grand return for the Lunar New Year with an even larger scale and explosive culinary tension.

During the Chuseok special, the show was hosted by Park Na-rae, Kim Dae-ho, and Moon Se-yoon. However, Park Na-rae has since faced controversies involving alleged mistreatment of her manager and illegal medical procedures, leading to a temporary halt in her broadcasting activities. Her spot has been filled by Park Ha-sun.

The teaser video released on the 10th showcases an unprecedented battle of local specialties. This time, the competition is so intense that even Moon Se-yoon remarked, “It made my 10 years of culinary broadcasting seem trivial.” The hosts were left speechless after tasting the specialties, with Park Ha-sun capturing attention with competitive moments unseen in other programs. Her exclamation, “How dare you!” left Kim Dae-ho and Moon Se-yoon in awe.

Another highlight of this Lunar New Year special is the 'unpredictable' competition structure. The final vote, conducted in a blind format, keeps the results shrouded in mystery until the end. With the competition solely based on taste, the relentless battles between regions create a rare tension in holiday entertainment. Only one region will emerge victorious, as the fierce three-way showdown promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

As the caption suggests, “You’ll regret not watching,” this edition of 'National No.1' promises to showcase the essence of a grand local specialty battle. All eyes are on which specialty will claim the ultimate throne after the intense competition.

'National No.1' will air its first episode on February 16 at 8:10 PM, followed by the second episode on February 23 at 9 PM, and the third episode on March 2 at 9 PM.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr