World-Renowned Chef An Sung-jae Takes on School Lunch Challenge

Renowned chef An Sung-jae is set to revolutionize school lunches.

In the upcoming episode of tvN's 'After School Teacher Taeri,' airing today (22nd), a special event will take place at Yongheung Elementary School's sports day. An Sung-jae will prepare a healthy and delicious meal for all the students.

Considering the children's tastes and a unique culinary experience, An Sung-jae plans a diverse menu ranging from main dishes to desserts. Utilizing the kitchen in the teachers' quarters and the outdoor oven, Kim Tae-ri, Choi Hyun-wook, and Kangnam will assist as cooking aides, helping with everything from ingredient preparation to cooking.

An Sung-jae's 'Special School Lunch': How Did Kim Tae-ri and Kangnam React?

Before cooking in large quantities, the team tests each menu item. The cooking aides, after tasting An Sung-jae's creations, express genuine reactions. Kim Tae-ri exclaims, “The kids will love this,” while Kangnam praises the exceptional taste, saying, “This would cost 30,000 won in Cheongdam-dong,” raising expectations for An Sung-jae's school lunch.

Kids Experience Apple Picking with Code Kunst

In the same episode, novice teachers take the after-school drama club students on an apple-picking adventure. Meeting music director Code Kunst for the first time, the children excitedly welcome him, recognizing him from his TV appearances.

The students are divided into 'Team Taeri' led by Kim Tae-ri and 'Team Potato' led by Choi Hyun-wook for a competitive apple-picking contest. With Mungyeong's apples being a local specialty, the 'apple expert' kids showcase their knowledge, leaving viewers curious about which team will win. Previously, the 1990-born Kim Tae-ri and 2002-born Choi Hyun-wook had a disagreement in the episode aired on the 1st, sparking viewers' interest.

The heartwarming stories of novice teachers and students creating memories both inside and outside the school can be seen on 'After School Teacher Taeri,' airing tonight (22nd) at 7:40 PM.

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