Choo Sung Hoon, Kwak Jun Bin, and Lee Eun Ji truly felt the scale of the continent through work and travel.
In the most recent episode of the EBS and ENA co-produced variety show 'Choo Sung Hoon's Got to Earn His Meals' (abbreviated as 'Got to Earn His Meals'), the 'meal earners' enjoyed a worry-free trip to Wuzhangzai, earning a maximum wage of 888 yuan for the highest difficulty labor at a distillery in Maotai village, China.
On that day, the 'meal earners' set out at 5 a.m. to challenge making the local liquor, strong aroma Baijiu, at the distillery. Since it involved high-intensity work handling steamed high-temperature sorghum at 100 degrees, they agreed to be paid 40 yuan, about twice the minimum wage.
As they prepared the first task of making the fermentation starter, Choo Sung Hoon, showcasing the vibe of a distillery worker, stood out even in the task of spreading the hot sorghum evenly on the floor to cool it down. Despite the heat and steam emitted from the 100-degree sorghum, he effortlessly scooped the sorghum with a shovel and shared his know-how with Lee Eun Ji, who was clumsy with the shoveling, effectively taking on the role of the team leader.
Meanwhile, mixing the sorghum and fermentation starter, everyone began an endless shoveling. Lee Eun Ji raised the energy by exchanging hearts and high-fives with her seniors, creating a warm atmosphere. "When the people we work with are happy and joyful, the results tend to be good," she said, adding, "I truly appreciate the seniors who introduced us. It's nice when they work brightly and happily," conveying her desire to support her seniors and warming hearts.
After completing a three-hour arduous journey, the 'meal earners' received a wage of 888 yuan, more than the 360 yuan calculated based on their working hours, thanks to the generous spirit of the distillery owner. They were even invited to the owner's impressively large home, receiving a welcome message on an electronic display and tasting a welcome drink valued at 160 million won, drawing attention as they experienced the lavish lifestyle of the liquor magnate.
Moreover, Choo Sung Hoon, Kwak Jun Bin, and Lee Eun Ji embarked on a nearby trip using a car lent by the distillery owner, visiting Wuzhangzai, a hot spot for locals. Although the admission fee for the three was 360 yuan, they decided not to think about money for the day, showcasing a generous demeanor by spending a whopping 380 yuan at a high-end restaurant, which was more expensive than their total expenditures on meals in China so far.
Choo Sung Hoon, known for selecting excellent menus, ordered spicy soft tofu beef, peanut sprout and abalone stir-fry, Chinese dumplings, and Dong Po pork, which Kwak Jun Bin wanted. He displayed his ability as a 'taste expert.' Additionally, when Kwak Jun Bin, who wanted to know the power of a low kick, was given a mild low kick, he exclaimed, "It felt like being hit with a club," capturing his genuine reaction and drawing laughter.
At the end of the broadcast, a job advertisement for a plaza dance instructor was delivered to the 'meal earners.' The recruitment was for one position, with interviews to be held by 9 p.m. Lee Eun Ji emerged as a strong candidate due to her dancing skills, but Kwak Jun Bin also expressed confidence in shuffle dancing, stirring curiosity about who would secure the plaza dance instructor position.
Providing joy through genuine labor and delicious food, 'Choo Sung Hoon's Got to Earn His Meals' airs every Saturday at 7:50 p.m.
[Photo] Provided by EBS and ENA.
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