The passion of leader Jang Hyuk and the versatile worker Go Chang-seok captivated viewers.
In the 46th episode of the MBC entertainment program 'It's a Blessing If You Rest' (abbreviated as 'Blessing'), which aired on the 28th, actors Jang Hyuk, Go Chang-seok, and god members Park Jun-hyung, Son Ho-young, along with chef Jung Ho-young, challenged themselves to operate a restaurant on a deserted island. According to Nielsen Korea, the broadcast achieved the highest household ratings and key indicators measuring channel competitiveness and topicality, ranking first in the 2049 ratings for its time slot and showing the highest numbers among all broadcasts aired on Monday, reaffirming 'Blessing' as the strongest entertainment program on Mondays.
On this day, Jang Hyuk confidently declared, "I could do well as a leader" and took it upon himself to be the leader of the restaurant on the deserted island. He brought along Go Chang-seok, an actor known for excelling at anything he does, as his action leader. However, Go Chang-seok humorously threw a punch at Jang Hyuk, saying, "You said we would just enjoy some beer in a nice location after a long time; this is totally like being a servant!"
Go Chang-seok immediately expressed doubts about Jang Hyuk's leadership. He exposed the humor hidden behind Jang Hyuk's seriousness, saying, "Jang Hyuk's serious side is actually funny." When entering the deserted island, Jang Hyuk ran ahead with a burden on his back while his crew couldn't keep up, creating a chaotic scene.
They immediately boarded the fishing vessel and set out to catch crabs in season. At this time, Go Chang-seok, who confessed to being from a kelp farm background, displayed remarkable leadership, exuding a captain-like presence. Thanks to Go Chang-seok's impressive abilities, the boat was filled to capacity. However, after hard labor, Go Chang-seok complained of seasickness and lay down in a corner of the boat, causing everyone to burst into laughter. Despite this, he couldn't resist the temptation of the crab stew made by the captain and approached to showcase his eating skills, making everyone smile.
Leader Jang Hyuk also got into the groove from his 'TJ' days and diligently pulled up the nets, contributing to a full catch. He received a generous payment from the captain and exclaimed, "How great is this," alongside his famous line, laughing heartily. Viewers shared in the joy of seeing Jang Hyuk, who was always serious, truly thrilled.
After returning to the deserted island, Go Chang-seok transformed into 'Gordon Ramsay' and prepared 'seasoned crab noodles' for snacks. During the process of making the bibim noodles sauce, there was some conflict between Go Chang-seok and the workers due to seasoning not being just right. Especially when Japanese cuisine expert Jung Ho-young tried to change the seasoning to his style, Go Chang-seok exploded with anger, saying, "Only do that in your own restaurant!" This resulted in laughter. In the end, the sauce completed in Go Chang-seok's style boasted the best flavor, earning an apology from Jung Ho-young, who said, "I'm sorry for teasing you earlier."
They then set out for sea harvesting. Go Chang-seok, in a fatal mermaid fit, stole the spotlight and brought laughter just by existing. He also succeeded in being the first to catch abalones and octopuses, rising as the ace of sea harvesting. Leader Jang Hyuk was spurred to ignite his passion, but he ended up with little catch. There was even a mishap where he mistakenly speared Park Jun-hyung's arm, thinking it was an octopus. However, Jang Hyuk persevered and searched the depths of the sea, ultimately catching an octopus and maintaining his pride as a leader.
As the guests were about to arrive, Jung Ho-young decided to make 'squid sashimi noodles' as the first dish using the cuttlefish they caught during fishing. This dish featured thinly sliced squid in place of the noodles traditionally used in sashimi, creating anticipation. For this, Jang Hyuk cleaned seven cuttlefish, while Go Chang-seok prepared the sauce. This time, Go Chang-seok's sauce received Jung Ho-young's approval on the first try, resulting in the perfect 'squid sashimi noodles.'
Next, Jung Ho-young entrusted the second dish entirely to Go Chang-seok. He asked Go Chang-seok, who is from Busan, to incorporate the flavors of his hometown in 'Dongnae pancakes.' While Go Chang-seok was cooking, his pants caught fire and got a hole in them. However, nothing could stop Go Chang-seok's enthusiasm. He debuted his rustic 'Dongnae pancakes' infused with his own know-how, satisfying the guests' palates.
The last dish was 'seafood tteokjjim,' packed with all the seafood caught that day, including crabs, cuttlefish, conchs, octopuses, and squids. Additionally, it included tteok that Go Chang-seok personally kneaded, adding the finishing touch. The taste was so delightful that it melted away not only the guests' fatigue but also that of the workers who had tirelessly labored all day. In particular, Go Chang-seok's joyful eating, having played the role of a worker and sub-chef, brought joy to the viewers.
Meanwhile, previews released at the end of the broadcast depicted Go Chang-seok's tumultuous challenge to become a leader, piquing curiosity. The program airs every Monday at 9 p.m.
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