Chef Jo Seo-hyung and Lee Yong-dae Create a Romantic Atmosphere with Kimjang, Achieving a Peak Rating of 15.8%

On November 24, the SBS program 'Miun Uri Saekki' (미운 우리 새끼) delivered a delightful mix of laughter and excitement centered around the traditional Korean kimjang (김장) event. The episode featured special MC Wi Ha-jun, who captivated viewers with his candid and charming personality. The show secured a 3.7% rating among the 2049 demographic and a 14.3% rating in the Seoul metropolitan area, solidifying its position as the top Sunday entertainment program.

The episode showcased the entertaining kimjang challenge undertaken by the trio of single men: Kim Jun-ho (김준호), Lee Dong-gun (이동건), and Lee Yong-dae (이용대). To assist them, renowned chef Jo Seo-hyung (조서형) and other kimjang experts shared their secret ingredients, adding to the lively atmosphere.

A particularly notable moment was the budding chemistry between Chef Jo and Lee Yong-dae. Jo revealed, "I once set my mini homepage background to a picture of Lee Yong-dae," showcasing his admiration. In response, Lee Yong-dae mentioned, "My ideal type is a woman who cooks well." Their shared scene while preparing fish garnered the highest viewership of the night, peaking at 15.8%. Kim Jun-ho humorously teased, "Are you trying to take more kimchi?" which added to the comedic tone of the episode.

Additionally, Baek Jung-nam (배정남) was invited to the tent of camping enthusiast Lee Cheon-hee (이천희), which impressed the cast with its highball maker and custom-made furniture. A throwback clip of Lee Cheon-hee washing radishes with soap from a previous show, 'Family Outing' (패밀리가 떴다), had the studio erupting in laughter.

'Miun Uri Saekki' airs every Sunday at 9:05 PM on SBS.