Olympic Gold Medalist Choi Min-jeong Reveals Her Love for 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator'

Choi Min-jeong confesses her fandom for 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator'.

On the upcoming episode of JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator', airing on the 15th at 8:50 PM, 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics short track national representatives, the 'Golden Sisters' Choi Min-jeong and Kim Gil-li, will appear.

In this episode, Choi Min-jeong's special affection for the show is revealed. During an interview on JTBC's 'Newsroom' conducted during the Winter Olympics, she mentioned that appearing on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' was on her bucket list. Choi humorously admits, "I won medals at both the Pyeongchang and Beijing Winter Olympics, but they never called me," and "I won seven Olympic medals just to appear on the show," showcasing her decade-long fandom. She also shares a surprising reason for feeling disappointed by chef Kim Poong's response on social media, despite naming him as the chef she was most curious about. She further teases viewers by revealing that her favorite chef is someone else, sparking curiosity about who it might be.

Choi Min-jeong and Kim Gil-li share never-before-heard Olympic stories, heating up the atmosphere. The cast watches the short track events from the Winter Olympics where the two athletes shone, reliving those emotional moments. The athletes provide vivid behind-the-scenes stories from the competitions, enhancing the viewers' engagement. Kim Sung-joo adds to the excitement with his realistic commentary, even tearing up at the athletes' dedication, bringing laughter to the set.

Kim Gil-li's 'MZ Ceremony' backstory is also unveiled. The duo, who won gold and silver in the women's 1500m short track, became a topic of conversation with their contrasting reactions on the podium. While Choi Min-jeong shed tears after her final Olympic race, Kim Gil-li celebrated with a jump, arms wide open. Kim Sung-joo jokingly comments, "Whether her sister was crying or not," to which Choi responds, "I'm seeing this for the first time today," and "I didn't see it because I was crying," causing laughter. Kim Gil-li's unexpected confession further livens up the studio.

The much-anticipated refrigerators of the two athletes, who have eagerly awaited their appearance on the show, are unveiled. From ingredients sourced directly from Italy specifically for 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' to a limited edition 2026 Olympic pasta, the chefs are in awe. Choi Min-jeong even shares cooking tips for uniquely shaped pasta, showcasing her thorough preparation. The story of the first food she sought after returning home from the Olympics adds to the intrigue.

Meanwhile, Choi Min-jeong reveals about Kim Gil-li, "Gil-li's dream is to be a 'mini Tzuyang'," highlighting her unique love for food. Kim Gil-li shares, "When I go to my favorite hot pot restaurant, I eat a lot," and "I waited three hours to eat hot pot right after the Olympics," charmingly proving her love for food and MZ taste, adding to the cheerful atmosphere.

The Olympic stories and the fascinating refrigerators of gold medalists Choi Min-jeong and Kim Gil-li can be seen on JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' on the 15th at 8:50 PM.

Reporter Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr