Cha Seung-won Halts Sauce Development in 'Chagane' Amidst Spicy Flavor Quest

In a surprising turn of events, Cha Seung-won announces the halt of his sauce development, stating, "It seems it won't work out."

The upcoming episode 7 of tvN's variety show 'Chagane,' airing on the 19th, will showcase the final leg of the Chagane team's Tokyo trip. As they wrap up their journey, a new business venture begins, adding intrigue to the storyline.

In Tokyo, the team delves deeper into the world of spicy flavors, capturing the audience's attention. A surprise appearance by Choo Sung-hoon's brother, Choo Jung-hwa, who runs a popular omakase restaurant in Tokyo, adds to the excitement. Choo Sung-hoon, pondering over Japan's spicy kick, reaches out to his brother and sister-in-law for help. The question remains whether they can find inspiration amidst Japan's array of spicy flavors.

Cha Seung-won, Choo Sung-hoon, Tommy, and Danny Koo dedicate their last night in Japan to their final research efforts. However, as the elusive spicy flavor continues to evade them, the situation becomes increasingly perplexing. Ultimately, Cha Seung-won declares, "There's no answer," and "The sauce seems impossible," heightening the tension.

Meanwhile, Cha Seung-won's secret plan begins to take shape. Shifting focus from the sauce, he decides to embrace Korea's iconic spicy flavor, kimchi, as the new direction for his business venture. With the support of team members DinDin and Danny Koo, Cha Seung-won starts researching kimchi at a partner company, solidifying his new vision. The younger team members, while assisting, secretly tamper with the boss's kimchi seasoning, sparking curiosity about whether their covert operation will succeed.

The show also teases a new destination following trips to Thailand and Japan. Despite initial apprehensions, Cha Seung-won, alongside his second-in-command Choo Sung-hoon, continues to heat up the scene with their spicy banter. As the Chagane team approaches the end of their research, anticipation builds over whether they will discover the key to their new business venture at the next location.

Episode 7 of 'Chagane' airs at 8:30 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr