Unexpected Bromance: Kim Dae-hee and Hong Seok-cheon Shine in 'Dopbak Tour 4'

Kim Dae-hee showcases an unexpected 'bromance chemistry' with his 'travel buddy' Hong Seok-cheon on 'Dopbak Tour 4'. Hong Seok-cheon, who recently made headlines by introducing his son-in-law at his daughter's pre-wedding birthday party, brings his lively wit to the trip.

The 47th episode of Channel S's 'Dopbak Tour 4', airing on the 25th at 9 PM, features Kim Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho, Jang Dong-min, Yoo Se-yoon, and Hong In-gyu embarking on a 'domestic trip' to Cheongyang, Chungnam. The group explores a 'gochujang stew restaurant' recommended by their 'travel buddy' Hong Seok-cheon and engages in a pride-driven 'Gochu Boat Ping Pong Tournament'.

On this day, the 'Dopbakz' visit Hong Seok-cheon's favorite restaurant located in a quiet rural village. This long-standing eatery serves only gochujang stew. Surrounded by the 'Dopbakz Jin-Sun-Mi' trio of Kim Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho, and Yoo Se-yoon, Hong Seok-cheon enjoys a meal. Jang Dong-min, sitting diagonally across from Hong, humorously apologizes, "Sorry, there's someone in front of me ruining my appetite," causing laughter. Hong Seok-cheon responds, "Wow, I picked you as a joke, and you're still upset?" Jang Dong-min retorts, "Hyung! I'll be upset forever!" Hong laughs, "No wonder you didn't come near me last night." Kim Dae-hee jokes, "We know Dong-min well; he's genuinely upset." Jang Dong-min sighs, "I even got beauty treatments because Seok-cheon hyung was coming, but it was all in vain," flipping the scene.

Amidst laughter, the gochujang stew is served. Hong Seok-cheon advises Yoo Se-yoon, "Crush the potatoes for better taste," while serving him broth. Kim Dae-hee playfully complains, "Why do you only take care of Se-yoon and not me? I'm hurt." Hong Seok-cheon teases, "Why is Dae-hee so jealous?" and reassures, "Se-yoon is just the pretty 'Mi', and you're the wise 'Jin'." This exchange exudes unexpected 'bromance chemistry'.

As interest peaks in the playful banter between Hong Seok-cheon and the 'Dopbakz', they engage in a ping pong match for 'fuel expenses'. Hong Seok-cheon confidently shares, "I've loved ping pong since childhood. In elementary school, our school had a girls' ping pong team. I wanted to join so badly that I learned by being the players' 'ball boy'." Meanwhile, Yoo Se-yoon recalls, "I played ping pong in the army..." and eventually declares, "I'm not playing!"

To find out why Yoo Se-yoon refuses to play and who will emerge victorious in the 'Cheongyang Gochu Boat Ping Pong Tournament' with Hong Seok-cheon and the 'Dopbakz', tune in to Channel S's 'Dopbak Tour 4' on the 25th at 9 PM.

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