'Chef and Hunter' Struggles with Low Ratings: A Wild Goat Hunt in the Philippines

'Chef and Hunter' continues to struggle with ratings, recording a 0.5% viewership for the seventh consecutive week of sub-1% ratings.

The episode aired on the 19th on Channel A featured Edward Lee, Choo Sung-hoon, Lim Woo-il, and Kim Dae-ho in a challenging goat chase. The viewership hit a low of 0.5%.

After completing their hunt in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, the cast moved to their second hunting ground in Coron, Philippines, where they aimed to catch seven types of prey, including groupers, wild boars, wild goats, spiny lobsters & squid, and freshwater eels. The hunters chose 'wild goats' as their first target and learned goat hunting techniques from local hunters, descendants of the 'Tagbanua' tribe, before setting out.

Despite the tangled vines and dense underbrush making movement difficult, the team calmly tracked goat traces. As they neared the goat's habitat, Choo Sung-hoon spotted a goat, seizing the opportunity. Although surprised by the sudden appearance of the prey, Edward Lee and Lim Woo-il quickly set up a net trap, while Kim Dae-ho followed Choo Sung-hoon's instructions to form a perimeter. However, the agile wild goat evaded the hunters, and they missed their first chance.

During a break, the exhausted members moved to a mangrove forest to taste 'Tamilok,' a local delicacy known as an energy booster. Despite its worm-like appearance, each member tried one. Edward Lee, the first to taste it, described it as having a 'snot-like taste and a disgusting texture,' which frightened the waiting members. Choo Sung-hoon attempted the largest Tamilok caught by the team, but despite his initial confidence, he ended up gagging, revealing a softer side to his usual tough fighter persona, much to the amusement of his teammates.

Returning to the goat hunt, the hunters set up net traps and began their pursuit in earnest. Seven hours into the hunt, with the sun setting and visibility low, leader Choo Sung-hoon detected the 'scent' of a wild goat. As they prepared to surround it, a wild goat suddenly appeared, striking Choo Sung-hoon and escaping. The hunters gave chase, with Kim Dae-ho showing persistence by quickly recovering from a fall. However, they ultimately failed to catch the swift goat, marking a narrow miss for their first hunt in Coron, Philippines.

The next target is a challenging hunt for both Putian and freshwater eels, requiring the capture of both. With heavy rain forecasted, the cast faces a daunting task, and viewers are eager to see what strategies the hunters will employ.

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