JTBC's entertainment program 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' featured global girl group IVE's An Yujin, who dramatically revealed a refrigerator filled with the tastes of the MZ generation. In this episode, Chef Kim Siyun, who has garnered attention with the nickname 'Baby Beast', joined the existing chef lineup, creating a fresh competitive dynamic.
In the episode airing on the 1st, An Yujin and actor Park Jinyoung will appear as guests to showcase their surprising tastes. Notably, Chef Kim Siyun, who has been a 'Refrigerator Kid' since middle school, is set to make his first appearance, raising viewers' expectations.
The refrigerator revealed by An Yujin that day was filled with trendy and unfamiliar ingredients, catching attention. An Yujin mentioned, "I bought them after watching recipe videos," and introduced her unique cooking methods, while Chef Kim Siyun, born in the 2000s, actively resonated with her, showcasing intergenerational communication. In contrast, veteran chefs including Kim Poong were flustered by the unfamiliar ingredients, highlighting the generational gap and eliciting laughter.
The mysterious ingredients discovered during the refrigerator inspection starkly illustrated the temperature difference between generations. When Kim Seongju found a specific ingredient, the OB chefs exclaimed, "This was a snack we bought for 50 won during elementary school," expressing delight, while the MZ cast, including An Yujin, reacted with confusion, having never seen the item before.
The performance battle that unfolded before the cooking competition was also intense. Chefs Jeong Hoyoung and Park Eunyung engaged in an impromptu dance battle with IVE's new song choreography. Chef Park Eunyung stated, "I focused more on the performance than the cooking," igniting her competitive spirit, while Chef Jeong Hoyoung also drew explosive reactions from An Yujin with his ecstatic dance.
The official 15-minute cooking competition will feature Chefs Son Jongwon and Kwon Seongjun competing with desserts as the theme. Chef Son Jongwon will present a refined K-dessert that embodies the beauty of Korea, while Chef Kwon Seongjun will showcase a menu utilizing the recently popular 'Dduchonku (thick and chewy cookie)' and homemade kadaif, aiming to appeal to An Yujin's taste.
This episode of 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator', where the sensibilities of the MZ generation coexist with nostalgic flavors, can be seen on JTBC at 9 PM on the 1st.
