"I heard he was feeling jealous, and he really quit?" Park Eun-young has left the restaurant in Hong Kong… because of Lee Yi-kyung? Rumors of a comeback
The fact that chef Park Eun-young, who gained attention as a part of "Culinary Class Wars," has left a restaurant in Hong Kong has only recently come to light, drawing focus on his recent remarks.
On the 11th, chef Park Eun-young, who is active in Hong Kong, appeared on MBN's entertainment program 'Jun Hyun-moo's Plan 2' and explored local popular restaurants. During this process, Park Eun-young cautiously revealed, "The company doesn't know I go to this place. There isn't much time left in my contract," and it was disclosed that he had already quit the restaurant as of the broadcast date.
This naturally ignited rumors about his return to Korea. In response to this news, internet users commented, "Could it be because of Lee Yi-kyung?" and "He said he was feeling jealous, so he really left?" referencing comments made during the show 'How Do You Play?'. At that time, Park Eun-young honestly said with a smile that he felt "very jealous" about the success of his fellow chefs' restaurants in Korea. He even lamented that if he had known "Culinary Class Wars" would become this successful within just three months of settling in Hong Kong, he wouldn't have gone.
Additionally, the speculation of a romantic connection with Lee Yi-kyung is also drawing attention. In the program, Park Eun-young candidly stated, "My ideal type is Lee Yi-kyung," and mentioned, "He has all the looks and sense of humor. I feel so involved that it's even become burdensome lately," eliciting laughter.
During the broadcast, Park Eun-young also cautiously shared a story about his mentor chef Lu Ching Lai. Reflecting on a moment when he regained courage from a single encouraging remark during a time he was self-critical due to harsh reviews, Park's eyes became teary as he remembered, "He was the one who believed in me until the end when I couldn't believe in myself."
Meanwhile, chef Park Eun-young has gained public recognition through his appearance on Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' and has built his career in a Sichuan cuisine restaurant in Hong Kong. Anticipation is growing for his second chapter as a chef that he plans to open in Korea.
Internet users reacted enthusiastically, saying, "If he's really coming back because of Lee Yi-kyung, that's hilarious," "If he opens a Korean restaurant, I'm definitely making a reservation!" and "Chef Park Eun-young, please appear on a variety show with Lee Yi-kyung again."
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