tvN 'Fresh off the Sea' teamed up with Dex to showcase an unprecedented chemistry.

In the episode 12 of tvN's entertainment show 'Fresh off the Sea' (directed by Kim Se-hee), which aired on the 29th, the story featuring Yum Jung-ah, Park Joon Myun, Lim Ji-yeon, and Lee Jae-wook shared their experiences from the proudly harvested Dorasan mustard greens in Yeosu to a pot lid pork belly party with Dex. The episode ranked first in viewership among cable general programming channels during the same time slot in both the metropolitan area and nationwide. In particular, in terms of the target audience for tvN, men and women aged 20 to 49, the viewership peaked at 2.7% in the metropolitan area and 2.9% nationwide, proving its prowess by achieving first place in the same time slot, including cable general programming channels. (Nielsen Korea, based on paid platforms)

With Dex's joining, a mixed feeling of joy and awkwardness coexisted among the five siblings. Notably, Dex and Lim Ji-yeon, who had appeared together in YouTube content, could not hide their awkwardness, and Dex revealed, "I thought we were close, but I felt a distance when I saw you at the Baeksang." In response, the sisters expressed their spicy affection for Dex with laughter, asking, "Did you go to (Baeksang) too?" After the brief awkwardness, the charming and warm atmosphere brought by Dex filled the set with laughter, and he led a friendly mood towards the youngest, Lee Jae-wook, with continuous compliments and flirting.

The first seasonal ingredient to be sent directly from Yeosu was 'Dorasan mustard green.' Faced with an expansive 1,000-pyeong mustard green field, the five siblings briefly panicked before igniting their competitive spirit toward achieving maximum sales. The reliable worker Dex willingly took on the role of overall supervisor, and the labor scene of the four siblings, from the battle-ready leader Yum Jung-ah to the fiercely collecting Lee Jae-wook, captivated attention. Especially, an impromptu skit unfolded on site, making everyone laugh regarding Lim Ji-yeon, who was slow because of the mustard green sorting work.

After a perfect snack time consisting of Dorasan mustard green dishes, the five siblings moved on to the later harvesting tasks. This time, Lee Jae-wook took on the role of overall supervisor, while Dex transformed into a human chainsaw to increase the speed. Although Dex worked hard to gather the mustard greens, the one praised by the elders of the mustard green field was Lee Jae-wook. Dex jokingly commented, "Mother, please don’t discriminate based on looks," making the elders laugh. The total amount of Dorasan mustard greens harvested by the five siblings was 286 kg. Exceeding their goal, the siblings felt a sense of pride as they gazed at the large empty space left from their work.

There was also an honest revelation from Dex regarding the new youngest member, Lee Jae-wook. When Lim Ji-yeon asked, "Didn’t you miss it while watching the (season 2) broadcast?" Dex admitted, "I suppose I felt a bit jealous. That spot was mine, and that affection was mine too," while also giving compliments about the younger Lee Jae-wook, who filled his spot. Meanwhile, Yum Jung-ah faced a challenge when Dex asked, "Which member from season 1 and 2 do you prefer?" After deliberation, Yum Jung-ah humorously responded, "I’ll send it via text," making everyone laugh.

In the evening, a pot lid pork belly party unfolded. The 'leader' Yum Jung-ah directed the scene, while the two youngest, Dex and Lee Jae-wook, stacked the fire and began grilling the pork belly. Lee Jae-wook, who has experience working at a meat restaurant, showcased his skill in grilling along with kimchi and even minari and bracken, while Park Joon Myun presented pork kimchi stew with aged mustard greens. The tofu that Dex loves, along with all the generously included ingredients, stimulated the taste buds and visuals to the utmost level.

The five siblings also began an eating frenzy. Dex could not hide his admiration for Yum Jung-ah's pickled wild herbs, saying, "I want to take this home." During the meal, Lim Ji-yeon showed concern for the youngest, asking Lee Jae-wook, "Should I wrap some for you?" Meanwhile, Dex, missing his sisters, yelled "An Eun-jin," creating laughter. The five siblings captivated the audience with a scene where they skillfully cleared a second round of fried rice.

The next schedule included mullet fishing. Dex added excitement by preparing an impromptu game to determine who would participate in the fishing, with only two people going out. The paper lottery game for choosing short mustard greens exempted them from fishing, and the winners for the mullet fishing turned out to be Yum Jung-ah and Lim Ji-yeon. Subsequently, Dex took on the role of a midnight chef, enhancing the nighttime atmosphere. Amid this, an unexpected cooking competition broke out between Dex and Lim Ji-yeon, bringing laughter. Throughout, Dex and Lim Ji-yeon’s humorous chemistry, with Dex being 'Deok-jok' and Lim Ji-yeon as 'Lim-jjok', made Yum Jung-ah comment, "It is tough having so many kids," humorously expressing the burden of being the head of the family.

Meanwhile, the following morning, after a walk along the beach, the scene of Lim Ji-yeon, Dex, and Lee Jae-wook going conch hunting unfolded, creating a warm atmosphere. The 'Invincible Brothers', Dex and Lee Jae-wook, who became masters in conch hunting, started teasing the clumsy Lim Ji-yeon, and the realistic sibling chemistry among the three brought laughter to the viewers. tvN 'Fresh off the Sea' airs every Sunday evening at 7:40 p.m.

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