Choo Sung Hoon missed his late father.
The episode aired on the 22nd (Thursday) of MBC's entertainment program 'Save Me! Homes' (directed by Jeong Da Hee, Kim Mun Seob, So In Ji, Kim Wan Cheol, Heo Ja Yoon), featured the world's locals departing for Osaka, Japan.
That day's broadcast was marked by the 'world's locals' segment, which was the first time 'Homes' featured a local trip in collaboration with world homes. The 'world's locals' segment saw Choo Sung Hoon, a mixed martial artist and broadcaster, take fellow entertainer Joo Woo Jae to his hometown of Osaka, Japan.
Before starting the serious Osaka trip, Choo Sung Hoon and Joo Woo Jae headed to Ikuno Ward in Osaka Prefecture. This was the place where Choo Sung Hoon was born and spent his childhood until the age of 12, taking about 15 minutes from downtown Osaka. The two explored every nook and cranny of the neighborhood, visiting the unchanged kindergarten and playground. They also visited the site of Choo Sung Hoon's old house, which was recently demolished, to pay tribute to his late father.
Next, the two headed to a judo hall located in Tsuruhashi, Osaka Prefecture. It was the place where Choo Sung Hoon and his father started practicing judo together, located below a street where trams pass. Choo Sung Hoon reflected on his childhood memories while looking at the judo hall, which had not changed in 50 years, along with pictures and awards from his youth.
Moving to Osaka Tsuruhashi Station, the two began a culinary tour. This area was filled with Japanese-style grilled meat, known as yakiniku restaurants, and they visited Choo Sung Hoon's favorite place for a food broadcast. Joo Woo Jae, known for being a light eater, caught attention during a legendary meat eating broadcast under Choo Sung Hoon's guidance.
The first location in Osaka was a luxury tower mansion near the busy area of Namba, where the city could be viewed from the living room of the penthouse. The spacious living room, tidy dining room, and practical kitchen were impeccable, and the balcony, an essential feature of Japanese homes, connected to an emergency exit and emergency ladder, catching the eye.
The second location was a massive mansion situated in a residential area beside the bustling downtown of Osaka, by a beautiful river, characterized by a severe triangular structure. This was the home of a Japanese student living alone, and the two heard the unfortunate story of the student who had just signed a lease for a triangular room, while exploring every corner of the house.
The third location was one of the affluent neighborhoods in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, filled with luxury dwellings, conveniently close to major train lines as well as the airport. With the help of a local real estate agent, the two explored a large mansion covering an area of 2000 pyeong.
The mansion, built in 1959, connected three buildings in Western and traditional Japanese styles, with a separate small building designated for storing valuables. The spacious reception room and multiple tatami rooms were impeccably maintained without a speck of dust, and the glass corridor on the second floor offered a view of the lush greenery outside, which drew exclamations of admiration.
Next week, MBC's 'Save Me! Homes' will air on Thursday at 10 p.m.
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