'Choo Sung Hoon's food cost must be paid' provided a rich enjoyment with special experiences, diverse food, and the warm-heartedness of local people.
On the 30th (Saturday), the 6th episode of the joint production by ENA and EBS, 'Choo Sung Hoon's food cost must be paid,' featured Choo Sung Hoon, who transformed into a wild ginseng digger on Baekdusan, discovering precious wild ginseng and feeling the warm affection of the people of Yanbian while wrapping up his solo trip.
On this day's broadcast, Choo Sung Hoon was served a generous meal made from seasonal ingredients found on Baekdusan. Choo Sung Hoon, who loves meat, was surprised by the taste of oga-pee greens, myong-yi greens, and ji-jang greens, awakening to the taste of greens after 50 years, and he was also captivated by the flavor of the unmalted rice cake filled with wild greens, which piqued his curiosity.
In addition, to earn his food cost, he challenged himself to become a wild ginseng digger, climbing Baekdusan with senior diggers. Although there were signs indicating a higher likelihood of finding ginseng in an environment similar to that of its growth, it was no easy task for the beginner, Choo Sung Hoon, to find ginseng among the lookalike plants.
As they ventured deeper into the mountains, Choo Sung Hoon and the senior diggers, who succeeded in unearthing three cordyceps ginseng, were fortunate enough to discover wild ginseng, which is hard to come by even after a month of searching. The ginseng they unearthed was 40 years old, with a market price ranging from 800,000 won to 1 million won. The shopkeeper expressed joy, saying, "Teacher (Choo Sung Hoon), you're lucky to be here. The mountain spirit has granted a lot today. Even after three days, you might only find one or two roots, but seeing four today is wonderful."
Having achieved a life milestone as a 'ginseng fairy,' Choo Sung Hoon remarked, "Now I understand why it is expensive, what its value is, and what the feeling is. The sensation of going directly to see and pick it is worth more than 10 million won. I am very grateful," sharing his overwhelming feelings. Having had an unforgettable experience, Choo Sung Hoon earned a food cost of 300 yuan and received a root of cordyceps ginseng as a gift.
Meanwhile, Choo Sung Hoon has become a popular star, thanks to his daughter, Choo Sa-rang, adding to the enjoyment of the show. Everywhere he went, the local people remembered him as "Sa-rang's dad." In particular, a fan paid for the last meal of Choo Sung Hoon, who had a final meal of oat soup, and at a café, a fan who was waiting for him bought him coffee, creating heartwarming scenes that brought smiles.
In addition, at the end of the broadcast, the Egypt trip of the 'Food Costz' team, which has reunited, was teased. The spectacular labor and turbulent journey expected to unfold in the cradle of ancient civilization heightened anticipation.
The food cost journey of Choo Sung Hoon, Kwak Jun-bin, and Lee Eun-ji will continue in Egypt, airing on Sept. 6 (Saturday) at 7:50 p.m. on ENA and EBS 'Choo Sung Hoon's food cost must be paid.'
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