Ryu Soo-young Reflects on Challenges Faced in 'Street Food Business'

On April 7, actor Ryu Soo-young shared his experiences from the new JTBC variety show '길바닥 밥장사' (Street Food Business) during a press conference held at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Seoul. He humorously remarked, "Even real vendors wouldn't do it this way," highlighting the unique challenges faced during filming.

'길바닥 밥장사' features passionate chefs riding food bikes to prepare Korean dishes while exploring the culinary landscape of Spain, particularly in Cádiz. Ryu Soo-young, known for his home-cooked recipes, and Michelin-starred chef Fabri, who has a deep love for Korean cuisine, embark on this culinary adventure.

The duo opens a one-of-a-kind bicycle restaurant named '요리조리' (Yori Jori), where they face unpredictable challenges and hilarious situations. Ryu noted, "Selling different menus at various locations every day was the biggest challenge. I've never done anything like this before, and even real vendors wouldn't operate this way," he laughed.

He reminisced about the difficulties they encountered, stating, "There are no Korean markets or restaurants in Cádiz. When we arrived, there was nowhere to shop. We had to prepare 100 servings a day. Every day felt like a battle. Right after filming, we had to rush to buy ingredients."

Despite the hardships, Ryu expressed satisfaction with the experience, saying, "It was tough, but it was fun. Looking back, it has become a cherished memory. It wasn't easy to shop and reorganize recipes after filming every day, but we all worked together and made it a fun venture."

Fabri added, "To convince our customers, I told them, 'This is a life experience.' Honestly, it was a life experience for me too. I've never had such an experience before. It was really hard, but it was rewarding. I hope everyone enjoys watching it."

'길바닥 밥장사' (Street Food Business) is set to premiere on JTBC on April 8 at 10:40 PM.