The honest charm of Ki Eun-se is on full display in 'New Menu Restaurant.'
In the broadcast of KBS 2TV's 'New Menu Restaurant' (hereafter 'Restaurant') on the 18th, the new chef Ki Eun-se made her first appearance. The daily life of actress and influencer Ki Eun-se, who has 810,000 followers, was 'pretty' in itself. She showcased a unique sense of beauty in cooking, plating, fashion, and interior design. Along with this, Ki Eun-se demonstrated her unfiltered honesty, capturing the viewers of 'Restaurant' with her unique charm right from her first appearance. The broadcast recorded a nationwide rating of 4.1%, rising compared to the previous week (Nielsen Korea).
That day, Ki Eun-se said, "I started gaining attention on social media, and I think of it as my lifeline." Through the revealed daily life, it became clear why she became a social media hot star. Born in 1983, Ki Eun-se, now 42 years old, showcased dazzling youthful beauty that made it hard to believe she was bare-faced from the morning. After brewing a cup of coffee, Ki Eun-se engaged in serious facial muscle exercises, which she noted is one of her secrets to looking young.
What caught the eye next was Ki Eun-se's 'maximalist' house filled with her tastes and sensibilities. Ki Eun-se's home was filled with stylish interior props and furniture, resembling a photo shoot set. The dining area featured a spacious island ideal for cooking and an 8-person dining table tailored for Ki Eun-se, who loves inviting people over. The neatly organized cooking utensils and ingredients also left a strong impression.
Among them, Ki Eun-se's dress room, rivaling a boutique, captivated attention. This space, filled with fashion items that Ki Eun-se has collected over 10 years, was described as the 'source of Ki Eun-se's style.' Many fashion items were neatly organized, and luxury goods were spotted throughout. Ki Eun-se noted, "Many bags can't be sponsored, so they come to our house for sponsorship," which drew surprise. Ki Eun-se then quickly completed her 'look of the day', taking a mirror shot that sparked admiration for her as 'an influencer fashionista.'
Ki Eun-se's impressive cooking skills, dubbed 'the queen of home parties' and 'the Michelin guide,' were also astounding. Ki Eun-se, who normally cooks across genres from Korean to Western, Chinese, Mediterranean, and desserts, made lasagna from scratch in the morning with her own sauce. Especially notable was her cooking sense of enhancing Korean flavors in Western dishes. The plating that elevated the quality of the dishes was also top-notch. Additionally, Ki Eun-se mentioned that she has taken to a low-carb, high-fat diet and shared delicious low-carb recipes.
That day, Ki Eun-se invited respected actress Jeon In-hwa to her home, where she prepared a 6-course meal. The menu included Milanese osso buco, Ki Eun-se's signature dish of lamb pasta with wild chives, and squid ink croquettes. Amid creating simple yet elegant dishes, the appearance of Jeon In-hwa heightened expectations.
That day, Ki Eun-se candidly mentioned her 'second year of living alone,' referring to her divorced life. Whenever she wanted to emphasize something, she posed with a lovely heart gesture towards the camera, saying "KEE point," but felt embarrassed when seeing her heart pose in the VCR, often laughing and asking, "Why do I do that?" Ki Eun-se's irresistible charm has flipped 'Restaurant' upside down, and her active participation is highly anticipated.
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