'It's a relief to rest' The Yangpyeong Brothers, Kim Dae-ho and Lee Sugeun, have grown closer on a deserted island.
On the 2nd, the 50th episode of the MBC entertainment program 'It's a relief to rest' (abbreviated as 'Irr') featured the Yangpyeong Brothers Kim Dae-ho, Lee Sugeun, and Oh My Girl's Mimi, Ha Sung-woon, and Chef Raymond Kim's experiences running a restaurant on a deserted island. According to the audience rating agency Nielsen Korea, this broadcast achieved the number one spot in both household viewership and 2049 viewership ratings among all Monday entertainment programs, once again proving its strength as the '#1 Monday entertainment show.'
On this day, national worker Lee Sugeun, who is recognized by everyone, made an appearance and drew attention. It turned out that he is from the same village as Kim Dae-ho, an executive at 'Irr', from Gaegun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, and they are genuine neighborhood siblings who attended the same schools from elementary to high school. Lee Sugeun stated, 'Just give instructions today, Executive,' declaring himself to be a strong supporter of his younger brother, Kim Dae-ho.
Furthermore, Lee Sugeun and Kim Dae-ho were closely connected as family members from the same affiliated entertainment company. It has been reported that Kim Dae-ho received a significant contract as a freelancer after leaving MBC. His agency, One Hundred Label, was the parent company of Big Planet Made, where Lee Sugeun is affiliated. This close connection of the two through both their hometown and the entertainment world attracted attention.
They were the first to visit a deserted island in the West Sea on 'Irr'. Due to the large tidal range characteristic of the West Sea, they faced a situation where they needed to ride a raft to land on the island. However, no matter how hard they pulled the rope, they hit a deadlock where the raft wouldn’t budge at all. In this situation, Kim Dae-ho insisted, 'We can do it' and continued to pull the rope, while Lee Sugeun remarked that he was 'stubbornly pulling without finding the cause,' leading to a tense standoff. Ultimately, after a heated confrontation between the Yangpyeong Brothers, the raft was able to pass the reef thanks to an idea from Lee Sugeun, evoking admiration for the 'true national worker.'
The workers, who struggled from the very beginning of their landing, also faced difficulties during their tidal flat fishing. The strong current made it impossible to catch anything. Eventually, Kim Dae-ho, the 'Tidal Flat Association President,' said, 'This is the first time I've felt the fear of being swept away,' and declared a first-ever suspension of tidal flat fishing. In response, Lee Sugeun blamed Kim Dae-ho for wasting too much time on the raft, stating, 'The impact of the strong current was because we couldn’t time it right,' while Kim Dae-ho put the blame on Lee Sugeun's suggestion to visit the West Sea.
In the end, those who caught nothing during tidal flat fishing made pancakes and seasoned wild chives using wild chives from the deserted island. In this process, there was an incident where Ha Sung-woon accidentally burnt the pancakes, but Lee Sugeun perfectly handled the situation to complete a wonderful meal. The first meal after all the hardships tasted even sweeter. Happiness restored, they transitioned from the previous 'cold water mode' to 'warm water mode,' taking care of each other.
Once the warm atmosphere was restored, they unexpectedly hit a jackpot with flatfish during their flatfish fishing session. Wanting spring flatfish, they only managed to catch three, which was disappointing, but the captain suggested they try octopus fishing. As they pulled up the trap, octopuses, as long as Lee Sugeun's legs, came up one after the other, drawing exclamations from everyone. Kim Dae-ho and Lee Sugeun, who had previously argued, reconciled as they worked perfectly together to sort the octopus trap.
After finishing their fishing, they returned to the deserted island where Chef Raymond Kim was waiting for them. He made stir-fried octopus as the first dish. To create a special flavor, he prepared it to be eaten with 'naan' instead of rice. Mimi, who has baking experience, was in charge of the naan dough and showed surprisingly proficient hand skills that amazed everyone. The naan made by Mimi and the stir-fried octopus by Raymond Kim created the perfect harmony that delighted the guests.
The second menu was fried flatfish. Lee Sugeun fried the flatfish, which Mimi prepared for the first time in her life, and it was completed with Raymond Kim's spicy and sweet sauce. However, the workers ate all the flatfish intended as appetizers for the guests, which posed a challenge. Ultimately, Mimi challenged herself to fillet the last remaining small flatfish. Despite the situation where not a single mistake could be tolerated, Mimi succeeded in filleting the fish for the appetizer with high concentration and improved skills. From flatfish sashimi to fried flatfish, the top course made with flatfish satisfied everyone.
The workers, who had moved between cold and hot water throughout their work, were happy to enjoy the staff meal after their struggles. Yangpyeong Brothers Kim Dae-ho and Lee Sugeun confirmed their bromance as they warmly wrapped up the restaurant operation.
The preview released at the end of the broadcast depicted workers collectively rebelling against Executive Kim Dae-ho, raising curiosity. MBC's 'It's a relief to rest' airs every Monday night at 9 p.m.
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