Chef Park Eun-young and Anchor Park So-young Shine on 'The Manager'

'The Manager' featured 'Goddess of Chinese Cuisine' Chef Park Eun-young and 'Sunny Anchor' Park So-young, revealing the intriguing daily lives behind their popular personas, filling Saturday night with laughter.

On the October 28th episode of MBC's variety show 'The Manager', the spotlight was on Chef Park Eun-young, a 15-year veteran in Chinese cuisine, known for her 'Wanja Queen' meme. A protégé of Master Chef Yeo Kyung-rae, she now runs her own restaurant, showcasing her unique culinary style. Head Chef Yoon Joon-won humorously described her as the 'ever-changing, passionate Chef Park Eun-young'.

Park Eun-young lives with her identical twin sister, Park Eun-kyung. The episode revealed their birthday celebration, highlighting their contrasting cooking skills. While Park Eun-young swiftly prepared Mapo Tofu Soup, Park Eun-kyung's clumsy knife skills and bland seaweed soup provided a humorous contrast.

The twins surprised everyone with their identical dance moves during a 'dance battle' to ILY:1's 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE'. Yoon Joon-won's anecdote about being scared by Park Eun-young's karaoke dance moves added to the laughter.

In the restaurant, Park Eun-young's demeanor shifted dramatically. She commanded the kitchen with precision, showcasing her culinary prowess with dishes like Dongpo Pork Dumplings, Gochujang Butter Jajangmyeon, Dried Radish Fish Soup, and Fig Sauce Sweet and Sour Pork. The tantalizing menu left everyone craving more, highlighting the 'pro' behind the humor.

Master Chef Yeo Kyung-rae praised Park Eun-young's determination and creativity, reflecting their warm mentor-mentee relationship. They visited a traditional market, reminiscing about their past visits during breaks.

Yeo gifted Park with tea cups and dishes, while Park secretly bought a Tibetan amulet for her mentor, showcasing their mutual respect and affection. Park Eun-young's promise to support Yoon Joon-won in opening his own restaurant concluded the episode on a heartwarming note.

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