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MBN's 'Cheonha Jeppang' Reveals Top 10 Contestants Heading to Semi-Finals
The 7th episode, aired on the 15th, opened with the results of the 'Cheetos Snack Battle' between Kwak Dong-wook and Jo Song-ah, and the 'Monaka Battle' between Lee Kyung-moo and Jo Sang-min. Kwak Dong-wook triumphed in the 'Cheetos Snack Battle' by enhancing the original flavor of the snack. In the 'Monaka Battle', Lee Kyung-moo's 'Tiger Monaka Bread', inspired by 'K-pop Demon Hunters', defeated Jo Sang-min's creation, which featured fork-made bass and molecular gastronomy red bean jelly.
With eight winners from the '1-on-1 Deathmatch' decided, the 'Revival Round' began to select two additional semi-finalists. Contestants had to create a new bread using only ingredients from the refrigerator within 30 minutes in the 'No Oven Baking' mission.
Oh Seung-geun completed a 'Banana Tiramisu' in 10 minutes but was eliminated for its simplicity. Choi Jung-hoon and Lee Hong-kyu were also eliminated due to incomplete execution and mixed reviews on flavor balance, respectively. Jo Song-ah's 'Banana Latte' received praise but did not advance. Jo Sang-min's 'Nurung Chike' was criticized for excessive starch, and Lim Dong-seok's 'Rice Bowl Steamed Bread' was praised for creativity but failed due to undercooked bread.
In contrast, Sung Min-soo's 'Crispy Caramel Apple Pocket' received unanimous praise for its taste and presentation, earning him a spot in the semi-finals. Hwang Ji-oh's 'Hapgyeok Beuang', a twist on Thai 'Khanom Buang', was praised for its quick execution and flavor, securing his advancement.
In the 'Local Heritage' mission, Lotte Wellfood's food business representative, Yeom Myung-rang, known for leading trends with big data, served as a special master.
Kwak Dong-wook, dubbed the 'Edison of Baking', tackled the challenging 'Inje Hwangtae' ingredient, combining it with 'Kadaif' for his 'Kunafa', impressing the masters despite some setbacks.
Kim Jin-seo, who gained 5kg from consuming 'Imsil Cheese', surprised judges with his 'Burrata Bread', showcasing a creative twist.
Kim Si-yeop and Hwang Ji-oh faced off again with 'rice' as their theme. Hwang Ji-oh's 'Icheon Rice' creation, featuring a moon jar-shaped bread with makgeolli cream and sansuyu jam, received high praise. Kim Si-yeop's 'Goyang Gawaji Rice Dog' impressed with its chewy rice cake and three-flavored meatballs.
Lee Hye-seong, tasked with 'Nonsan Strawberries', aimed to create 'Sticky Persimmon Strawberry Bread', inspired by 'Dubai Sticky Cookies'. Despite an oven mishap, Lee expressed determination to advance to the finals.
By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr