tvN 'Fresh off the Sea' showcased the genuine family chemistry of the four siblings, concluding on a high note.
The 13th episode of tvN 'Fresh off the Sea' (directed by Kim Se-hee), aired on the 6th, depicted the final journey of the four siblings heading to Yeosu, Jeollanam-do. It captivated viewers with unmissable entertainment until the very end, from giant mullet fishing to a seasonal table set by themselves, and the youngest Lee Jae-wook's birthday party.
The original youngest, Dex, who was a guest in Yeosu, said goodbye with a bittersweet farewell after a breakfast full of rice thief dishes, from spotted sea snail bean paste stew to egg shiitake braised dish and tofu with shrimp sauce. Dex, who showcased a close chemistry with Yum Jung-ah, Park Joon Myun, Lim Ji-yeon, and Lee Jae-wook, expressed his gratitude: "I felt like I visited my hometown after a long time. It was a very enjoyable time."
Yum Jung-ah and Lim Ji-yeon, who won the lottery for the fishing operation, went out to the sea in front of Dolsan to challenge mullet fishing. The two responsible for the selection of fish species were frozen in awe at the glistening giant mullet, but this was brief as they quickly adapted, showcasing their experienced sea work performance. The catch was not only mullet. The two exhibited their impressive luck in fishing, boasting catches ranging from webfoot octopus to red snapper and blackhead sea bream. Lim Ji-yeon recalled meaningful memories of fishing, saying, "I'm getting a bit used to the boat now. I don't often get the chance to ride a fishing boat with people engaged in this industry in my life."
After an exhilarating zip-line outing exclusive to Yeosu, the four siblings began preparing for their final seasonal dinner. Yum Jung-ah stole the show by presenting a appetizing extra-large webfoot octopus bean sprout stir-fry made with 2 kg of bean sprouts. Fish master Lee Jae-wook marveled at the unusual size of the mullet, stating, "I can't even pierce it with a bullet," while preparing thick and crispy mullet cutlets, also quickly assembling a plate of blackhead sea bream sashimi with his refined sashimi skills. Additionally, Lim Ji-yeon contributed a large quantity of tartar sauce, creating a frugal seasonal Yeosu feast that tantalized the viewers' taste buds.
The joyous feast of flavors also didn't lack in expressions of admiration. Lee Jae-wook stirred laughter by expressing intensely about Yum Jung-ah, a master of seaside stir-fry, saying, "Every time you make a stir-fry with seafood, I feel like I'm going crazy." Lim Ji-yeon, seeing Lee Jae-wook enchanted by the freshly-cut blackhead sea bream sashimi, complimented him without holding back, saying, "You've now mastered (the fish)." Meanwhile, Yum Jung-ah grabbed attention with an emotional question, asking, "Who do you think of when you eat something delicious?" Park Joon Myun added to the laughter with his reply to Yum Jung-ah, saying, "I just want to enjoy it myself."
On the awaited final day, a heartfelt birthday party for Lee Jae-wook took place, making it impossible to look away. The sisters prepared a village party-scale banquet for the youngest, who is about to enlist, particularly Yum Jung-ah, who made an astonishing 80 servings of japchae, adding warmth to the scene by sharing it with neighbors. Lim Ji-yeon completed the birthday table with a homemade rice cooker cake loaded with fruits.
The sisters' surprise event for Lee Jae-wook perfectly crowned the highlight of the day. The performance they prepared in secret for Lee Jae-wook was unveiled. Yum Jung-ah, Park Joon Myun, and Lim Ji-yeon rewrote and practiced the choreography for Cool's 'Aesang,' surprising Lee Jae-wook, who had no idea about the surprise event, leading him to tear up at their performance. A poignant moment was shared as his sisters, embodying the deeply bonded chemistry of the siblings, also shed tears.
Yum Jung-ah noted, "It's a special relationship that can't be found anywhere else, and a real family," saying, "I wasn't disappointed during season 1 or now. We'll keep in touch and meet again," hinting at an ongoing bond. Lee Jae-wook shared, "The weather was cold, but thinking back to that time, I don't feel cold; it feels warm, thanks to the good memories with my sisters." Park Joon Myun shed tears, saying, "'Fresh off the Sea' is a very brilliant moment in my life," while Lim Ji-yeon reflected, "They were vitamin-like people to me, and I think of them a lot when life gets tough. I will live by not forgetting what I've learned." The final moments of the broadcast wrapped up with a message about returning next season, leaving an open possibility.
In a new season with new youngest siblings, 'Fresh off the Sea' kicked off its operations in the coastal waters of Goseong, Gangwon-do, introducing a variety of jobs and seasonal delicacies found only in the shining nature of Korea, including Daegwallyeong's dried pollack, Soando's seaweed, Shinjido's oysters, Wooncheon's green onion, Boryung's baby octopus, Dolsando's garlic, and Yeosu's mullet. As the experienced worker and big-shot chef Yum Jung-ah, the ever-joyful Park Joon Myun, the charmingly playful Lim Ji-yeon, and the dependable golden youngest Lee Jae-wook showcased their brilliance, they welcomed legendary guests such as Lee Jung-jae, Kim Jae-hwa & Yoon Kyung-ho, Kim Hye-yoon, and Dex, delivering pure laughter unique to season 2.
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