'It's fortunate to rest' Ahn Jung-hwan met his favorite worker, Go Chang-seok, showcasing a chemistry never seen before.
On June 30, the 54th episode of the MBC entertainment program 'It's fortunate to rest' (directed by Kim Myung-jin, Shin Hyun-bin, Lee Jun-bum, Kim Ki-ho / written by Kwon Jeong-hee, hereafter 'It's fortunate') illustrated the first meeting between Ahn Jung-hwan and his 'favorite worker' Go Chang-seok. According to Nielsen Korea, this broadcast secured the number one viewership rating among Monday night entertainment shows, confirming its status as the 'strongest Monday entertainment.'
In this broadcast, Ahn Jung-hwan expressed his eager anticipation for meeting Go Chang-seok, saying he was 'someone who excels in both work and cooking.' Ahn Jung-hwan even went to the dock to welcome him and prepared a welcome drink, giving him special treatment. Everyone was surprised by the warm welcome, which was displayed not even to close friend Choo Sung-hoon or World Star BTS Jin.
The catch prepared by Ahn Jung-hwan on this day was the legendary fish, gunpyeongseon, which even General Yi Sun-sin was impressed by. Ahn Jung-hwan also showed his unique affection, stating it was 'the fish he loves the most.' Thanks to the luck of Go Chang-seok, not only gunpyeongseon but also various other fish like eel, rockfish, sweetfish, flatfish, and sand eel were caught, resulting in an extraordinary haul.
The captain served grilled gunpyeongseon as a snack on board. At that moment, Ahn Jung-hwan's affection soared as he watched Go Chang-seok help the captain prepare the gunpyeongseon. The grilled gunpyeongseon impressed the workers. When the captain mentioned he grills three for his grandchildren at a time, Ahn Jung-hwan playfully said, 'Grandma~ I want to eat three as well,' surprising everyone.
During the next sea urchin gathering, the jealousy of Kim Nam-il exploded as he watched Ahn Jung-hwan looking after Go Chang-seok. He caught abalone and giant conch one after another, receiving praise from Ahn Jung-hwan. Even Jang Hyuk, who was scolded for 'only being good at martial arts,' unleashed his 'Hyeok-juma' instincts and succeeded in catching conch, while Go Chang-seok couldn't manage to catch even one. Ahn Jung-hwan focused on scolding him, and Go Chang-seok ultimately succeeded in catching a giant abalone, securing his position as Ahn Jung-hwan's favorite worker.
As the meal preparation time commenced, Chef Jeong Ho-young first prepared 'eels cooked in hot water and sashimi'. To do this, he carefully cleaned the eel and scalded the skin with hot water. Jang Hyuk, eager to give it a try, almost caused a disaster by improperly cooking the eel. Ahn Jung-hwan made everyone laugh by gently lifting Jang Hyuk's bangs, saying it was 'blocking his view.'
With his enthusiasm heightened after cooking the eel, Jang Hyuk boldly proclaimed his '30 years of hot dog experience' and challenged himself to make a sauce to go with the eel. The sauce he mixed, as guided by Chef Jeong Ho-young, was recognized for its taste and earned the name 'Jang Hyuk sauce.' The combination of the chewy and tender eel sashimi with the soy sauce Jang Hyuk made offered the ultimate flavor.
The next dish was 'Okonomiyaki topped with gunpyeongseon.' This time, Go Chang-seok, who previously made delicious 'Dongnae pancake' during his last appearance, took the role of chef. As he stood before the iron plate, Go Chang-seok exuded a masterful aura and displayed impressive skills. Chef Jeong Ho-young, struggling to cook the dough, managed to grill it beautifully at the optimal temperature, flipping the Okonomiyaki topped with sprouts, cabbage, noodles, and gunpyeongseon all at once, astonishing everyone.
Lastly, Chef Jeong Ho-young prepared 'Seafood stir-fry' topped with gunpyeongseon. Once again, Jang Hyuk, now confident in his cooking, stepped forward. With a ladle in each hand, he cooked the stir-fry as if performing a martial art, ensuring the seasonings spread throughout the ingredients. The seafood stir-fry topped with gunpyeongseon was served to the guests, and the remaining stir-fry was combined with the kimchi and noodles given by the captain to create a special meal for the crew.
From the exciting meeting with his favorite worker Go Chang-seok to the bountiful catch of his favorite fish, gunpyeongseon, it was indeed a perfect day for 'CEO Ahn' Ahn Jung-hwan. Thanks to Ahn Jung-hwan, who displayed his fan enthusiasm and even showcased his unfiltered side, viewers were also able to enjoy a delightful time.
Meanwhile, in the preview released at the end of the broadcast, the curiosity was heightened as it depicted Go Chang-seok catching a legendary fish and receiving acknowledgment from Ahn Jung-hwan. The program airs every Monday at 9 p.m.
[Photo] 'It's fortunate to rest'
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