When Ahn Jung-hwan of 'Families Across Borders' suddenly revealed, "Lee Hye-won dislikes the tail part of shrimp, so I eat it all," Lee Hye-won immediately retorted, "Who eats the tail part?" This created a hilarious chemistry of a real couple that filled the living room with laughter.
In the 80th episode of Channel A's 'Families Across Borders' aired on the 24th, four MCs Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Hye-won, Yoo Se-yoon, and Song Jin-woo, along with representatives from France, Fabian, Egypt, Sami, and the United States, Chris, gathered to showcase the unique daily lives and special travel stories of families across France, Egypt, and the United States.
First, the new 'French Family,' Seo Yong-sang and Yang Seung-hee, introduced themselves with the remark, "Son Heung-min, Bong Joon-ho, and BTS level 'world class!'" Yang Seung-hee stated, "My husband is a baker who won 1st place in the French national snack 'flan' competition, 8th in the baguette competition, and 10th in the croissant competition. I will show how a Korean captured the taste of the French with bread," and revealed their day-to-day life at the bakery operated by her husband. Seo Yong-sang opened the bakery at midnight when everyone was asleep and began to make the '1st place' flan he won in the French competition. He explained, "The key is to use puff dough in a pie mold and bake it once in advance," and stayed up all night making baguettes and more.
At 4 a.m., the staff arrived. After displaying the freshly baked bread in the showcase, Seo Yong-sang opened the bakery doors at 7:30 a.m. Not long after, the bakery became crowded, making the 'French Family' proud, as they noted, "More than 800 people visit the store every day." In fact, Seo Yong-sang baked baguettes 10 times, and Yang Seung-hee mentioned, "Baguettes harden after an hour, so I usually bake about 15 times a day for the best taste," revealing her passion for bread. Meanwhile, customers purchased various 'Korean-style breads' such as twisted bread, cream red bean bread, and croquettes in addition to French bread. Regarding this, the 'French Family' proudly stated, "These were not originally on the menu, but as the popularity of 'K-culture' rose, we began making them upon customer requests. Now they are significant revenue contributors." Eventually, all the bread sold out, bringing a warm end to the day for the 'French Family.'
Next, the 'Egyptian Family,' Kim Ji-eun and Jamie, showcased their trip to Dahab, an 'off-the-beaten-path resort' in Egypt, leaving Cairo behind. Kim Ji-eun commented, "Dahab is a 'black hole for travelers' that you can't escape once you fall in. It attracts many visitors, including Europeans and Koreans, earning it the nickname 'Dahab Republic.'" Upon arriving in Dahab, the 'Egyptian Family' expressed their admiration, saying, "The scenery where the sea and desert blend is so attractive!" Their first stop was the massive underwater cave 'Blue Hole,' which is 300 meters wide and 130 meters deep, where they enjoyed freediving. While taking in the colorful corals and fish, they later tasted the Middle Eastern spreads Baba Ghanoush and hummus, and the 'Egyptian sausage' filled with lamb and beef at a restaurant with a view of the sea.
After their meal, the 'Egyptian Family' moved to 'hot spot' Sharm El Sheikh, which is an hour away from Dahab. They headed to a 'coastal cliff café,' and as soon as they entered, a stunning landscape reminiscent of the movie 'Aladdin' unfolded before them. Located in the midst of a massive crowd, the 'Egyptian Family' explained, "The reason this café is famous is due to its 'lighting ceremony.'" Shortly after the sun set, all the lights in every corner of the café lit up at once. Kim Ji-eun, amazed, remarked, "I understand why people call this place a 'black hole'" as she savored the night view; Jamie also expressed, "Let's stay one more day," showing his deep immersion in Dahab. Observing this, Ahn Jung-hwan asked Lee Hye-won, "Do you want to go?" When Lee Hye-won replied, "Sure," he added, "There's no direct flight, though~" subtly revealing his true feelings.
Finally, the 'American Family,' Kim Ro-eun and Roberts, showcased their trip to Hawaii for 'spring break,' leaving their first and second sons back at their home in Las Vegas. Introducing their 'second house' on Oahu Island, they stated, "This house, with 5 bedrooms, an ocean view, and a spacious yard just a 2-minute walk from the beach, is priced at $1.6 million (about 2.3 billion won)." As everyone expressed surprise, the 'American Family' went to a friend's farm to harvest guavas, bananas, and coconuts, immediately showcasing their food adventures. They also demonstrated a self-sufficient lifestyle by catching 'flower crabs' in the sea and enjoying 'flower crab stew' at home.
The next day, the 'American Family' moved to Big Island and arrived at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. When Kim Ro-eun was overwhelmed by the sulfur smell, she quickly headed to the crater overlook, having heard that lava had risen three minutes prior. After a brief wait, they witnessed the spectacular sight of actual lava erupting. The ecstatic 'American Family' then enjoyed a happy meal at a local seafood restaurant, 'Boiling Seafood.' Watching them, Ahn Jung-hwan empathized, saying, "That husband eats the shrimp tails too. Just like you (Lee Hye-won)~" and lamented, "Since Lee Hye-won does not eat the tails, I eat them all." Lee Hye-won countered, "Who eats the tail part?" to which Ahn Jung-hwan added, "Now you understand how I live, right?" providing great laughter until the end with their delightful couple chemistry.
Channel A's 'Families Across Borders,' a variety show that shares the lives of international families who have found love across borders, airs every Thursday at 8:10 p.m.
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