'I'm Sunny Thank You' showcased a travelogue full of local sentiment.
In the MBC broadcast of 'I'm Sunny Thank You' on the 12th, 'Sunnyz' members Kang So-ra, Kim Bo-mi, Kim Min-young, and Lee Eun-ji were depicted spending their first day of travel in the 'Jingyang Paichai' of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The four brought laughter to the audience with their upgraded banter and sense of entertainment, and the trip, showcasing a strong friendship chemistry, was filled with a cheerful atmosphere throughout the 60 minutes.
The location for Sunnyz's first dinner was a home-cooked meal restaurant in Guangxi with a 100-year tradition, where the centerpiece featured 'Huotang,' a representative dish made by lighting a fire in the center and cooking soup in a pot. Sunnyz faced a generous local dish spread and challenged themselves with a variety of foods. At this point, Kang So-ra, seeing fried grasshoppers, said, "There's no reason not to eat it! It's protein," and without hesitation took a bite, drawing attention with her adventurous palate even with unfamiliar ingredients.
Next, the traditional clothing experience of China's minority ethnic groups caught their attention. Sunnyz attempted a unique transformation with colorful traditional clothes along with hair and makeup. Particularly, Kim Min-young could not hide her excitement, saying, "I've never been this glamorous since I was born." Afterwards, Sunnyz wandered around the village having a special photo time, perfectly blending in with the local atmosphere in their unique outfits and makeup.
The highlight of the broadcast was undoubtedly the Guilin traditional festival 'Baekgayeon,' where the culinary skills of 100 households gathered. An exotic scene unfolded as food prepared by each household was laid out on a large banquet table for shared enjoyment, and attendees freely moved around tasting the dishes set at each table. Seeing this, MC Kim Sung-joo exclaimed, "I think my friends will really go there! I think it's because of Baekgayeon!"
At this time, Kang So-ra boldly challenged a large silkworm dish, demonstrating her fearless palate once again, while the members also actively tried various local foods, further enhancing the fun of the trip. Amid the unending excitement, the Baekgayeon festival continued into the evening, and the sight of Sunnyz and locals holding hands under the bonfire light was enough to convey the thrill of travel to those watching.
The first day's journey concluded with a summary from the members. Lee Eun-ji left a strong impression about their first meeting, saying, "Guilin, you hit me hard," while Kim Min-young conveyed her feelings, stating, "I felt like a 'diplomat at the table' exchanging side dishes with locals." Kang So-ra wrapped up the day with a witty comment saying, "Guilin... We... ?" capturing the essence of friendship and travel.
Meanwhile, MBC's 'I'm Sunny Thank You' airs every Saturday at 8:40 p.m.
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