Actor Choi Soo-jong will lead 'Korean Food Table' following Choi Bool-am.
On the 26th, the KBS 1TV 'Korean Food Table' team stated, "Choi Bool-am, who is a symbol of the program, is concluding a long journey, and that baton will be passed to Choi Soo-jong." According to this, Choi Soo-jong will meet viewers as the new presenter and MC starting from the 700th episode of 'Korean Food Table' airing on Thursday, April 10, at 7:40 p.m.
'Korean Food Table' is a program that creates a weekly 'food documentary' featuring the hidden stories, history, and food culture of representative local dishes through beautiful visuals and in-depth reporting. It first aired on Jan. 6, 2011, and has warmly introduced Koreans' 'soul food' for 14 years and 3 months.
In particular, presenter Choi Bool-am has served as a symbol of 'Korean Food Table.' He has introduced the culture and history embedded in a meal and the stories of local communities, serving as a 'repository of taste memories' and receiving great love as a spiritual support for 'Korean Food Table.' Through the voice of 'national dad' Choi Bool-am, 'Korean Food Table' garnered a firm fan base and established itself as a flagship program.
This warmth from Choi Bool-am will be passed on through Choi Soo-jong. In this regard, the 'Korean Food Table' team emphasized, "This is not just a simple MC change but 'a passing down of the table,'" stating, "It's a process of inheriting the legacy of the table across generations."
Indeed, Choi Soo-jong is generating anticipation with casting comparable to Choi Bool-am. While Choi Bool-am was loved for his incomparable acting career and warmth, Choi Soo-jong has received high praise as the number one in the historical drama genre. In particular, Choi Soo-jong is also loved as a 'national husband' due to his devoted affection for his wife, actress Ha Hee-ra. Therefore, it is expected that 'Korean Food Table,' introduced by Choi Soo-jong, will add a new sense of familiarity.
Choi Bool-am stated about this change, "I want to pass down the stories of the table that we have shared for a long time to a reliable junior. I will always support you to continue our deep and rich taste. I sincerely hope that you will continue to shine as a good program for a long time to come."
'Korean Food Table' production team remarked, "Over the past 14 years, Mr. Choi Bool-am has traveled across the country every week, delivering the lives and culture of Koreans contained in our food. His dedication and passion will deeply engrave in all our hearts," and they requested, "Please give your expectations and support for the upcoming journey with the new guide to taste, Choi Soo-jong."
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