Kim Kang-woo, the 'Nation's Brother-in-law,' Shares His Secret Recipes on 'New Release, Pyeonstorang'

Kim Kang-woo, affectionately known as the 'Nation's Brother-in-law,' reveals his daily routine of preparing side dishes for his in-laws.

On October 10th at 9:40 PM, KBS2's variety show 'New Release, Pyeonstorang' will feature Kim Kang-woo, the 'Pure-hearted Chef,' as he unveils his extraordinary side dish recipes. Kim Kang-woo shares that he prepares these dishes not only for his wife and two sons but also for his in-laws, further solidifying his reputation as the romantic 'Nation's Brother-in-law.'

In the VCR segment, Kim Kang-woo is seen diligently making side dishes. He mentions, "Many of our family members live nearby," and he plans to make enough to share with his mother-in-law and his sister-in-law, actress Han Hye-jin, among others.

His youngest sister-in-law, Han Hye-jin, shares in an interview, “My brother-in-law often cooks for us,” revealing Kim Kang-woo's signature side dish menu. She adds, “He makes a lot, so we share it with our mom and my second sister's family.” The 'Pyeonstorang' cast members were amazed, saying, “I've never seen a brother-in-law make side dishes before,” and “He's not just the Nation's Brother-in-law, but Asia's Brother-in-law.”

Kim Kang-woo's unique and easy-to-follow side dish recipes are particularly noteworthy. He introduces a new soybean dish using 'our beans,' a special sausage and vegetable stir-fry with a twist, a Chinese-style braised tofu, and even a surprising tofu dessert. These 'trustworthy and delicious' recipes will be revealed on 'Pyeonstorang.'

Kim Kang-woo's wife humorously reveals, “Even though he's so good at this, my family finds him intimidating.” Kim Kang-woo adds, “It's true. When I arrive after work, they disperse.” The truth behind this mystery is revealed by his sister-in-law Han Hye-jin, sparking curiosity about the real story.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr