Chef Park Eun-young Reveals Kim Jong-kook's 'Anyang Legend' on 'Problem Child in House'

Chef Park Eun-young (35) is set to appear as a witness to Kim Jong-kook's (49) 'Anyang Legend' on the upcoming episode of KBS2's variety show 'Problem Child in House' (Episode 308), airing on the 2nd.

The episode will feature the rising star of the female chef world, 'Chinese Cuisine Goddess' Park Eun-young, alongside 'Baby Beast' Kim Si-hyun. As they visit the rooftop, the 'Problem Child' cast fills the opening with lively laughter and stories about these trending chefs. Kim Sook humorously imitates Kim Si-hyun's signature pose, prompting Kim Jong-kook to jokingly ask her to stop, saying, "Please don't do that. You just look like a beast." Hong Jin-kyung adds to the humor by casually mentioning a text from Chef Son Jong-won, leading to playful complaints from the cast, which she admits was just a humblebrag.

Kim Jong-kook's special bond with popular chefs draws attention. Park Eun-young, revealing her 'Anyang roots,' expresses her desire to join Kim Jong-kook's 'Anyang Sibling' line. In response, Kim Jong-kook affectionately dubs her the 'Anyang Goddess' instead of her usual nickname, 'Chinese Cuisine Goddess.'

However, the mood shifts as Park Eun-young stirs up excitement by revealing stories from Kim Jong-kook's past. She claims, "Kim Jong-kook was really famous in Anyang," and shares a rumor about a big fight at a pork cutlet restaurant on Anyang's First Street, reigniting the 'Anyang Legend.' Park Eun-young humorously adds, "I even heard he won 100 to 1," causing Kim Jong-kook to sweat as he clarifies, "It's just an urban legend."

Meanwhile, Chef Park Eun-young is set to marry her doctor fiancé in May at the Shilla Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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