In tvN 'Handsome Guys', BTS member Jin directly recommended the guest to follow him, properly showcasing the 'Handsomez love'.
tvN 'Handsome Guys' (directed by Ryu Ho-jin and Yoon In-hoe, hereinafter 'Handsomez') features five cheerful men venturing to find regionally acclaimed restaurants with no dislikes, aiming to tackle the endless menu dilemma modern people face. The 23rd episode aired on the 15th at 8:40 p.m. and featured a lunch menu recommendation journey with BTS member Jin together with Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Shin Seung-ho, and Oh Sang-wook in the Hanam-dong area of Seoul.
On this day, the members of 'Handsomez' showcased a unique energy from the start in anticipation of Jin's appearance, who is often referred to as the 'sixth member'. Cha Tae-hyun exclaimed, 'When that friend comes, it’s truly the complete set.' As soon as Jin appeared, the members expressed their delight with a celebratory cheer, and Jin revealed, 'There’s no place where I feel more comfortable than here,' demonstrating his love for 'Handsomez' and creating a warm atmosphere.
The members then selected the lunch menu for Hanam-dong. Amidst the choices of cold noodles and flounder soup, the members humorously turned away from cold noodles due to the chilly weather for April. They decided to vote instantly on who would be on the cold noodle team, with most members humorously pointing to Kim Dong-hyun as if it had been pre-decided. Thus, Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, and Jin formed the 'cold noodle faction', while Lee Yi-kyung, Shin Seung-ho, and Oh Sang-wook constituted the 'flounder soup faction' and kickstarted their meal recommendation expedition.
The first lunch menu recommendation was a cold noodle house recommended by Jin. Jin affirmed his status as a 'regular' by sharing the restaurant's signature warm broth with each member. The 'cold noodle faction' then presented an appetizing cold noodle eating broadcast, and even Kim Dong-hyun, who initially turned away from cold noodles, devoured the noodles as if he were a 'cold noodle lover'.
In response to this, the three members of the 'flounder soup faction' said, 'Now that our bodies are warming up, I'm starting to crave cold noodles,' swallowing hard. At that moment, Jin jokingly shouted, 'Do you want to eat?' which made the eyes of the 'flounder soup faction' sparkle. However, contrary to expectations, he served Lee Yi-kyung with a single strand of cold noodle, Shin Seung-ho with just a slice of cucumber, and Oh Sang-wook with a tiny spoonful of egg yolk, rebirthing as a 'trickster' and causing uproarious laughter. During the quiz to decide who pays for the meal, Jin and Cha Tae-hyun found themselves in a head-to-head situation, and Jin, activating his unique 'quiz sense', skillfully won and avoided footing the bill.
At the 'flounder soup' restaurant, Jin humorously let his guard down in front of delicious food, dreaming of getting a 'free meal' and eagerly pressuring the production team, 'Alright, give me a question?' After successfully getting a 'free meal', he demonstrated to Kim Dong-hyun, who was sitting next to him, how delicious the food was by opening his mouth wide right in front of his eyes for a 'mouth view'.
Jin showed full synchronization with the childish antics of the 'Handsomez' members: conspiring with Cha Tae-hyun to secretly enjoy grilled stonefish and feigning innocence, while Kim Dong-hyun, after winning a game for a free meal, tried to pay attention to other things, which led to Jin executing a 'bibimbap heist', keeping everyone in stitches.
During the subsequent dinner menu expedition, the camaraderie among the 'Handsomez' members and Jin radiated warmth and laughter. Cha Tae-hyun, Jin, and Oh Sang-wook formed the 'clam grill faction', while Kim Dong-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, and Shin Seung-ho separated into the 'beef faction'. Sitting together at the 'clam grill' restaurant, Jin revealed his heartfelt thought, stating, 'The members of 'Handsomez' feel like our team,' creating a warm atmosphere.
When Lee Yi-kyung asked Jin to recommend a member from BTS who fits well with 'Handsomez', Jin responded, 'For the program concept, it’s Jungkook. He really eats well. For the team atmosphere, V really fits well,' suggesting potential guests to follow in his footsteps. Additionally, during the quiz to settle the bill for 'clam grill', when Jin answered correctly and Shin Seung-ho was chosen as the final payer, Jin humorously noted, 'I also want to treat such wonderful people, but the situation doesn’t allow it. Yet, I got this opportunity, and Seung-ho, I truly envy you,' eliciting laughter.
Meanwhile, at the last 'beef' restaurant, Jin dropped all pretenses associated with being a world-class celebrity and brought laughter to the scene. While salivating over the juicy beef, Jin exclaimed, 'Please let us play rock-paper-scissors!' raising a fuss. Furthermore, when Lee Yi-kyung suggested dancing to taste the food, Jin displayed wide-open eyes. Ultimately, when Lee Yi-kyung promised to serve sirloin and then tongue, Jin leaped to his feet, asking, 'Can we also have tongue?' and showcased 'Dynamite' right there in the little room of the meat shop, igniting laughter.
Receiving a precious piece of golden meat, Jin remarked, 'It’s worth dancing and eating. Sang-wook, I also danced, so why don’t you show me a fencing pose?' inviting another world-class sibling, while Oh Sang-wook, avoiding the grill, exhibited his fencing steps and lunging, showcasing his overflowing humanity.
Thus, with the perfect synergy of BTS member Jin and the cheerful laughter that filled episode 23 of 'Handsomez', responses spread across various online communities and social media, such as, 'Those two hours flew by; I was so happy,' 'Our Seokjin is a genius; he’s a mukbang genius and an entertainment genius,' 'Today’s episode was incredibly funny. 'Handsomez' is getting more entertaining by the hour,' 'I just had dinner, but I’m drooling watching 'Handsome Guys',' 'The chemistry between Seokjin and Seung-ho is the best. Let’s see more of 'Handsomez' and Seokjin.'
tvN 'Handsome Guys' airs every Thursday at 8:40 p.m.
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