Singer Noh Sa-yeon has actively stepped in to help '56-year-old single' Ji Sang-ryeol with his marriage.
In the episode aired on 22nd, Noh Sa-yeon's visit to Ji Sang-ryeol's house was depicted on KBS2's 'The Men Who Cook 2.'
Noh Sa-yeon said, "It seems like it has been 20 years. I have been in radio for 6 and a half years, so I am a broadcasting husband," explaining that Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law invited her over. Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law has previously drawn attention for her resemblance to Noh Sa-yeon. Eun Ji-won remarked, "The voices are the same. Didn't I say when I first met Sister-in-law that she felt like Noh Sa-yeon senior?" and added, "It's amazing since there’s even friendship involved."
In response, Noh Sa-yeon also said, "I was surprised to see her when I came in. She called me 'Sister,' and it was like looking at a full-length mirror. I was seeing my own face," and Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law, upon seeing a photo taken together, exclaimed, "Oh my, they really look alike!"
Ji Sang-ryeol commented to Noh Sa-yeon, who was sitting on the bed, "It seems I will share this bed with you, Sister," expressing his unique feelings. Noh Sa-yeon questioned, "Am I your first woman? Hasn’t the bed already changed?" and Ji Sang-ryeol replied, "This place is deeply sunken. Is it a sinkhole or what?" causing laughter.
Noh Sa-yeon said, "Haven't we already started using the bed? A woman who can use it has to come. That's the goal. They say that love fortune has come?" and expressed her determination, saying, "We need to work quickly together to create that connection, right?"
Noh Sa-yeon, who had maintained a long-standing relationship with Ji Sang-ryeol's family because Ji Sang-ryeol's mother was a fan of hers, remarked, "Once Sang-ryeol gets married, that will be the end of it."
In particular, Noh Sa-yeon brought a full bag of clothes for Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law. She shared, "I always asked for clothes that you don't wear when we meet, but I've been busy and I felt I should keep my promise," showing the clothes she brought. Ji Sang-ryeol asked, "How much is this in terms of money?" and Baek Ji-young commented, "You can tell there are a lot of luxury items just by looking. This has to be around 10 million won in total, right?" and cheekily added, "I wear loose fits too, so how about a bit for me...?" bringing laughter.
Later, Ji Sang-ryeol's sister-in-law treated Noh Sa-yeon to a meal. She mentioned, "I had some teeth extracted. My molars," noting that it had been less than a week since two molars were extracted. Despite having a broken left hand in a cast, Noh Sa-yeon caught attention by devouring the food. Eun Ji-won was amazed, saying, "You don't even need teeth? You eat better than those with all their teeth intact."
At that moment, Ji Sang-ryeol asked Noh Sa-yeon, "While you are eating, who are you thinking of when you eat something really delicious?" and Noh Sa-yeon replied, "Lee Mu-song. I just think of him. Good or bad, he comes to mind," explaining, "The way Lee Mu-song and I have been living together for 30 years is that we eat together at mealtime. We only use our mouths then. We only speak for survival; otherwise, we would argue. If we dig too deep in conversation, we would fight. You know enough about that. So, it's important not to fight. We don't fight."
Meanwhile, while discussing Ji Sang-ryeol's love life, Noh Sa-yeon revealed, "Back then, he prioritized his dog over dating a woman. Sang-ryeol was more devoted to his dog." Ji Sang-ryeol admitted, "Honestly, it's still like that."
Ji Sang-ryeol stated, "If it's choosing between hanging out with a woman you like or feeding the dog, I would choose to feed the dog," and Noh Sa-yeon chided, "After this airs, there won't be any women left. Don't talk about those things." Ji Sang-ryeol mentioned, "Baek Ji-young likes dogs," but Noh Sa-yeon drew the line, saying, "Baek Ji-young is married, so that doesn't matter."
Baek Ji-young, who was watching, recalled, "I met Noh Sa-yeon a while ago, and she was talking about this. 'Do you remember when you called because of Sang-ryeol a long time ago?' Hearing that brought back memories. She told me, 'Sang-ryeol is actually a really nice guy' while trying to set us up," adding that Eun Ji-won expressed surprise at the revelation from the broadcast that Ji Sang-ryeol liked Baek Ji-young, asking, "So, it's really genuine then?"
When asked if Ji Sang-ryeol has ever experienced a proper relationship, he replied, "I've had a profound love," revealing a story about a Russian girlfriend named Oksana, saying, "I liked Oksana, and she looked a bit like Dua Lipa." His sister-in-law skeptically inquired, "Was she a real person?" Baek Ji-young added, "If the real Oksana is watching, please contact me below in Russian. Oksana, who dated Ji Sang-ryeol for eight months, please contact KBS' The Men Who Cook."
In the midst of all the doubts, Ji Sang-ryeol confidently stated, "I liked her a lot," asserting, "Meeting a foreign woman is like being the Secretary-General of the United Nations," while Noh Sa-yeon expressed, "You have many people you like. You love a lot. Sang-ryeol's words are actually quite accurate. If we have kids, the combined ages of husband and wife will be too high. If you get married, we will have to celebrate your 60th birthday right away and your 70th birthday. There are too many events to come," she expressed concern. Ji Sang-ryeol shared, "While there will be many joyous occasions, I feel there will be bad things coming as well," and Noh Sa-yeon asked, "What should I do for Sang-ryeol’s wedding?"
To this, Ji Sang-ryeol replied, "As long as my sister lives long, that's enough. You have always been my pillar in life. And I am very thankful to my sister, as you've made sure I don't speed up my life in the entertainment industry. I am so grateful. You taught me how to navigate the highway and how to get through the Gyeongbu and Jungbu Expressways," yet he added, "In some ways, it's because of my sister that my marriage has been delayed. This is my first time saying this, but all the men my sister met turned out well. The late Byung-jin and Sang-ryeol, but neither got married. No one got married. That's the reality."
Ji Sang-ryeol's sister urged, "There is no more time. We must strategize and ensure that a wedding happens this year. Did you hear? Teach the dog to feed itself, and every time you meet a woman, teach her how to do it like this as if she were the target woman," calling for dating coaching. Ji Sang-ryeol humorously noted, "Sister becoming a girlfriend? That would be like going into exile," waving his hands in denial. Noh Sa-yeon conceded, "To be honest, I don't have experience. I married after falling in love at first sight. I have no experience," and added, "So don't expect too much."
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