Korean Comedy Legend Park Myung-soo Takes on Shanghai's Culinary Delights and MZ Culture

Korean entertainment legend Park Myung-soo showcases his enduring charisma as a 33-year veteran in the industry, conquering Shanghai's culinary scene and MZ culture.

On his YouTube channel 'Hal Myung-soo,' Park Myung-soo released a video titled 'I Accidentally Ate Too Much Because Shanghai Food is Delicious - Shanghai Part 1.'

In the video, Park embarks on a challenging mission to conquer '10 meals' at local hotspots during his Shanghai trip. Despite the chilly reception at the airport with no fans recognizing him, Park humorously declared, "This year, I might transition from a local star to an international one," showcasing his trademark wit.

Before diving into the food adventure, the production team mentioned concerns from subscribers about his weight loss. Park confidently responded, "My weight is always the same at 70kg," and added, "Don't worry about celebrities," eliciting laughter with his candid remark. He also joked about being cautious with his words, recalling a past incident where he was caught criticizing other YouTubers, maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere throughout.

The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly experiencing the 'Wanghong Makeup,' a trend among Shanghai's MZ generation. Initially hesitant, Park joked about cross-dressing at his age, but after donning the makeup and traditional Chinese attire, he was captivated by his reflection. He declared it his favorite transformation, humorously dubbing himself 'Park Gwi-bi,' a beauty of national renown.

With newfound confidence, Park playfully challenged K-pop star Jang Won-young to a beauty showdown, delighting the audience. He even likened himself to an idol with his expressive poses. Although he announced it as his last cross-dressing experience, the crew's compliments tempted him to reconsider, ending the video on a humorous note.

Reporter: Im Chae-ryeong, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr