Lee Soo-ji, who appeared on tvN's 'Handsomeness Guys', took over the food and travel show with an N-second character parade, setting a legendary level of fun.
tvN's 'Handsomeness Guys' (directed by Ryu Ho-jin and Yoon In-hwa, hereinafter referred to as 'Handsomeness') is a lively exploration show in which five cheerful men, trapped in an endless dilemma of menus, search for popular regional restaurants without dislikes. In the 36th episode aired on the 14th, comedian Lee Soo-ji was seen exploring eateries for lunch (recommended for lunch) and dinner (recommended for dinner) alongside Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Shin Seung-ho, and Oh Sang-wook. Meanwhile, 'Handsomeness' continued its upward trend, breaking its Nielsen Korea paid platform metropolitan area household ratings record by surpassing 3.3%. Notably, the 2049 viewer ratings peaked at 2.1% in the metropolitan area, maintaining the number one spot in cable and comprehensive programming.
On that day, Lee Soo-ji captured the scene with her extraordinary tension and character play right from the opening. Lee Soo-ji said, "Since it's 'Handsomeness Guys', I will just channel the guy vibe today. Please think of me as just a casual younger sibling who dropped by," and momentarily unveiled her 'wild Su-ji' persona before quickly transforming into a shy girl fan, saying, "Cha Tae-hyun is my first love. My favorite movie is 'My Sassy Girl'. He is the man who shaped my feelings," bringing laughter.
After officially starting the SIS Dental market tour, Lee Soo-ji cherished the date mood while taking a certified photo with her first love, Cha Tae-hyun. In particular, Lee Soo-ji suggested, "We need to be hip, so let's take a photo in 'All-day Project' style," but then quickly told Cha Tae-hyun, "I'm sorry, but please don't hide my face," which caused fits of laughter.
The first recommended lunch spot was 'Spanish Honey Cod'. Choosing 'American-style Chinese food', Lee Soo-ji regretted, saying, "If I had known honey cod was actually steak, I wouldn't have picked this way," as she stomped her feet in regret. When she expressed her intention to change teams, Shin Seung-ho gave a tip saying, "You can eat it after you pay," to which a curious Lee Soo-ji asked, "If I pay for both places, can I eat both?" showcasing her extraordinary appetite. At that moment, the 'Handsomeness' members slyly tempted Lee Soo-ji onto the 'path of solo payment', which reminded her of the trauma of the '400 million won division scam', saying, "The scammer told me this back then," she decisively cut off her temptation. Instead, Lee Soo-ji demonstrated her ingenuity by pretending to smell the food, asking Shin Seung-ho, "Could you put some on my nose?" and cleverly tasting the sauce that was smeared on her nose. To gain a chance for extravagance, she showcased a parade of imitating faces, causing uproarious laughter.
At the second recommended lunch spot, the 'American-style Chinese restaurant', an unexpected love triangle involving Cha Tae-hyun, Lee Soo-ji, and Shin Seung-ho heightened the intrigue. Shin Seung-ho appeared to be caught in a cozy date between 'top star brother' Cha Tae-hyun and 'girl fan' Lee Soo-ji. In response, Shin Seung-ho said, "I came as a guard today. You two are lovers, and I feel like I'm constantly eyeing the lady," turning his sense of isolation into a situational comedy, prompting Lee Soo-ji to summon 'Lady Su-ji', playfully embodying the protagonist of a romantic comedy, which drew hearty laughter. In response to Lee Soo-ji's performance, the members kept giving thumbs up, saying, "(Lee Soo-ji's remarks and acting) are delightful."
Meanwhile, during a break before dinner recommendations, Lee Soo-ji drew attention by becoming the first guest to visit a bathhouse. She was drenched in sweat from the heat as she passionately burned her energy. Lee Soo-ji shared a newfound refreshing spirit, saying it was a "new mood, new heart," and she reignited the energy by teaching the members of 'Handsomeness' the dance of rapper 'Hambugi' from the new song 'Sexy Food'. Afterwards, during dinner, Lee Soo-ji visited a restaurant famous for its aged meat, exploding her salivary glands with the aroma of the meat, and actively summoned 'Hambugi', repeatedly shouting, "Yummy~ Yummy~ Who made this?", causing uproarious laughter.
On the same day, the intense meal payment battle heightened interest. Kim Dong-hyun paid for two lunch recommendations, Cha Tae-hyun for one dessert, and Oh Sang-wook for one dinner recommendation, delivering a delightful twist of humor. After the food and travel journey ended, Lee Soo-ji remarked, "It feels like I've gained five brothers. I feel relieved from stress. I will go when 'Handsomeness' has a company dinner," warming hearts.
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