Today, on July 9 (Wed), the tvN STORY program "What to Leave" features Hong Hyun-hee summoning Sung Yu-ri's past controversies.
The "Star Gourmet" tour, set in Buyeo, a city known for its rich traditions and brilliant culture from Baekje history, will see comedian Hong Hyun-hee, national judo representative Kim Min-jong, and actor Lee Won-jong join as taste friends. Hong Hyun-hee will perfectly transform into "Buyeo-joo," the character Sung Yu-ri played in the popular 2000s drama "Cheonn yeon ji ae," and steal attention with her perfect synchronization of the catchphrase from that time: "I am the princess of Nambuyeo, Buyeo-joo." After winning two medals at the 2025 World Judo Championships, Kim Min-jong rushes to Buyeo immediately to show his loyalty. Known as the son of a famous restaurant in Majang-dong, he is expected to showcase his big appetite reminiscent of a "Majang-dong soup ladle." Meanwhile, actor Lee Won-jong, hailing from Buyeo, will appear wearing a fedora, embodying the character Gu Ma-jeok from the drama "The Age of Innocence," exuding a strong charisma. Lee Won-jong is expected to shine as a trustworthy "Buyeo guide," sharing not only his memories of Buyeo but also his extensive historical knowledge.
The first "Star Gourmet" spot in Buyeo is known as the 12-year favorite of "Korean Express" major leaguer Park Chan-ho, drawing anticipation. The "Park Chan-ho set," featuring galbi soup, flat boiled pork, and a special seafood galbi-jjim, named after Park Chan-ho, is expected to impress visually. The secret of the galbi soup, which melts beef foot in the broth, consists of Korean beef foot, beef bones, and mix bones, simmered for four hours in a three-repeated process until perfection, and it captures attention. When paired with perfectly boiled galbi in the rich broth, the taste of the galbi soup, free from any gamey smell and clean, earns thumbs up from the two MCs and taste friends. Additionally, the "Park Chan-ho course," which continues with generous servings of flat boiled beef shank, whole squid, whole octopus, abalone, and shrimp, all garnered from an oily-free, tender two-hour boiling of premium Korean beef, is expected to stimulate viewers' appetites. Satisfied after a hearty meal, Hong Hyun-hee humorously remarks, "If a second child comes, it's thanks to the two MCs," hinting that with the nourishment from the "Park Chan-ho course," she might soon have a child and sharing her second child plans as a first reveal, evoking laughter.
The second "Star Gourmet" spot showcases Lee Won-jong's pick for Buyeo's beef from a female Korean cow. Notably, it's a restaurant that allows tasting all cuts from the best 40-month female Korean cow. An extraordinary experience awaits with a premium course of the highest ranking grade, as well as magnificent meat food shows. The meat-grilling expertise of "Majang-dong soup ladle" Kim Min-jong and master griller Lee Won-jong is set to be fully revealed, attracting curiosity. The two meat masters will showcase their grilling methods, flipping timing, and cutting techniques, stunning viewers as they mesmerize the two MCs and Hong Hyun-hee. Meanwhile, while grilling the meat, Lee Won-jong will disclose his previously hidden love story, showing his adorable younger male side, but he makes a crucial mistake by missing the timing to flip the meat, causing the cast to scold him and turning the scene into a sea of laughter.
"What to Leave" is a food show and talk variety program where food is consumed without waste, but connections and stories are left behind. The cheerful and delicious concept of the one-day gourmet tour "What to Leave," led by captain Lee Young-ja and Park Se-ri, allows invited guests to enjoy food, relaxation, and happiness without leaving anything behind, adding to the fun with the unpredictability of which taste friend will join.
Hong Hyun-hee, Kim Min-jong, and Lee Won-jong will present the "Star Gourmet" tour in the city of Baekje, Buyeo, on tvN STORY at 8 p.m. today (9th).
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