As the oldest participant in 'Jun Hyun-moo's Project 2,' Kim Yong-gun impressed Jun Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube with his candid and straightforward eating show and commentary.
In the 25th episode of the full-fledged real street food documentary 'Jun Hyun-moo's Project 2' (produced jointly by MBN and Channel S) aired on Friday, Nov. 11, Jun Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube showcased a food trip in Tokushima, Japan, alongside Director General Matsuda, a YouTuber with 1.2 million followers known for his expertise on Japan, and later teamed up with 'national actor' Kim Yong-gun in Jeonju to uncover culinary gems. They enjoyed aromatic sea bream cooked rice at a restaurant found through the 'Matsuda Project' in downtown Tokushima, and in Jeonju, they delved into viewer 'pick' bean sprout soup, 'MZ soul food' noodle Jajang, and country-style Cheongukjang set meal, providing viewers with satisfaction and valuable information.
On the last day of the Tokushima food trip, Jun Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube followed Director General Matsuda to a restaurant in downtown Tokushima. After sitting down, the three were served water, and Matsuda remarked, "I hold back on water from 4 p.m. to drink alcohol better," to which Jun Hyun-moo replied, "That's alcoholism!" causing everyone to burst into laughter. Soon after, they presented a delightful eating show paired with 'Sudachi buri' made from mackerel, luxurious chicken dish 'Honezuki tori,' and the hidden menu 'sea bream rice,' enhancing the experience with drinks. After the meal, Matsuda said, "I'm happy to meet the two I like. It's going to leave a lasting memory," which moved Jun Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube.
After the visually and tastefully enjoyable Tokushima food trip wrapped up, a few days later, Jun Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube appeared in Jeonju, known as the 'city of nobles.' The duo sought out a 44-year-old restaurant specializing in bean sprout soup, recommended by viewers through the 'Jun Hyun-moo Project' social media DM, and were amazed by the restaurant's schedule, only operating from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. They then expressed satisfaction as they savored the clean Dongchimi and deeply flavorful bean sprout soup.
After finishing breakfast, the two met their 'eating friend' Kim Yong-gun. Kwak Tube, meeting Kim Yong-gun for the first time, cautiously asked, "Have you tried (MZ food) noodle Jajang?" to which Kim Yong-gun replied, "I usually eat everything." Encouraged, Kwak Tube headed to a 46-year-old Chinese restaurant, and the three quickly ordered noodle Jajang, dry Jajang, and fried dumplings. Shortly thereafter, Kim Yong-gun reminisced, "Back when I received 700 won in appearance fees, noodle Jajang was 100 won. I used to go to a Chinese restaurant with the producer at that time," sparking a nostalgic conversation.
In a candid exchange, Jun Hyun-moo playfully remarked, "Your son, actor Ha Jung-woo, doesn't even want to act in front of you, does he?" Kim Yong-gun laughed and replied, "Even if there's a joint advertisement proposal, he won't do it." Jun Hyun-moo further joked, "Ha Jung-woo has already directed three films; why hasn't he cast you?" He humorously revealed that it's because he grew up watching his father act, respects him, but feels awkward acting together. Kim Yong-gun responded coolly, saying, "Knowing that my son feels uncomfortable, there may not be an opportunity to work together."
While chatting openly, the noodle Jajang was served. Everyone was amazed by the 'red flavor' visual of the noodle Jajang that looked like a mix of Jajang and Jjamppong, and Kwak Tube commented, "The actual taste is addictive, like a combination of Jajang and Jjamppong." Kim Yong-gun was captivated by the 'crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside' charm of fried dumplings, and Jun Hyun-moo gave a thumbs-up for the taste of the dry Jajang made by stir-frying the black bean paste and noodles together. Amidst the atmosphere, when the topic of Kim Yong-gun's second son, Cha Hyun-woo, who is married to actress Hwang Bo-ra, came up, Jun Hyun-moo asked, "Isn't a daughter-in-law like Hwang Bo-ra the best? Do you see her often?" Kim Yong-gun responded, "I see her often since I have a grandchild. Ironically, I also have a little one. A son like a grandson," leaving Jun Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube in a stunned silence. In a touching moment, Kim Yong-gun suddenly said, "Are you feeling choked up?" while closing his eyes tightly, and just then, Jun Hyun-moo, who had thawed out of the stunned silence, said, "I want to buy a gift for (Mr. Kim Yong-gun's) son," bringing smiles to everyone.
After tasting the 'special product' noodle Jajang in Jeonju, Kim Yong-gun said, "Since we are in Jeolla-do, we should have a set meal!" as they all hopped into the car. During the ride, when asked about his thoughts on Ha Jung-woo's acting, he responded, "There's always a sense of unease. In 'War on Crime,' Jo Jin-woong's dialect was sharp, while Ha Jung-woo's was somewhat awkward," offering a sharp critique. However, he also noted, "Ha Jung-woo has changed since '1947 Boston.' He has improved. It seems he is maturing in his acting with age," revealing his affection for his son. Immediately after, the three descended into a rural neighborhood in Jeonju, led by a local mother to a restaurant famous for set meals. Here, they enjoyed a generous 'Jeolla-do spread' including aged kimchi Cheongukjang set meal, acorn jelly, and stir-fried pork, all for just 8,000 won.
As the candid and straightforward eating broadcast and talk with the oldest 'eating friend' Kim Yong-gun came to a close, Jun Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube's food trip continued to Gwangju, known as the 'capital of Jeolla-do,' which will be featured in the 26th episode of the jointly produced entertainment show 'Jun Hyun-moo's Project 2' airing on Friday, Nov. 18, at 9:10 p.m.
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