"Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant" Park Tae-hwan showers his mother with affection.
The episode of KBS 2TV Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant airing today (19th) at 8:30 p.m. (hereafter "Fun-Staurant") is presented as a "mom's touch special" prepared for the upcoming national holiday Chuseok. Eternal mariner boy Park Tae-hwan spends a special time with his mother. The story of the mother who made the world-conquering gold medalist Park Tae-hwan possible, Park Tae-hwan and his mother's cheerful chemistry — from athletic ability and competitive spirit to unexpected variety show talent they closely resemble each other in — is expected to be fully revealed, drawing attention.
In the VCR shown that day, Park Tae-hwan appeared in an unfamiliar kitchen. This place is the family home where Park Tae-hwan's parents live, which he reportedly bought when he was 19, after he became the world's No. 1 swimmer. Park Tae-hwan, true to his nickname "Bread Tae-hwan," surprised everyone by quickly devouring three sets of the Seongsu-dong hot-spot burgers, saying, "I try to eat quickly and pretend I didn't eat before mom comes." The cast of Fun-Staurant were all left open-mouthed at Park Tae-hwan's enormous eating show.
A short time later, Park Tae-hwan's mother arrived home. The moment he saw his mother, Park Tae-hwan's eyes lit up and he showered her with affectionate charm. His mother could not hide her smile at her son's warm embrace and affection.
Afterward, Park Tae-hwan and his mother sat side by side for an interview with the production team. Park Tae-hwan's mother recalled that her son started swimming by chance when he was a child because his bronchial tubes were weak, saying, "To my eyes, he seemed to have talent, so I decided to keep him in swimming," and added, "So when he was little, even if he didn't want to, I would take him along. It seems like the best choice I've ever made." The Fun-Staurant cast praised her foresight, saying, "If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be Park Tae-hwan."
Meanwhile, the resemblance between Park Tae-hwan and his mother also drew attention. When asked whom his outstanding athletic ability resembled, Park Tae-hwan's mother answered without hesitation, "It resembles me." She emphasized that the physical traits favorable to swimming were also similar to hers. Watching this, Park Tae-hwan laughed, saying, "I think my competitive spirit also takes after my mom." In fact, Park Tae-hwan's mother majored in Korean dance thanks to her natural athleticism. She recalled, "When I was in the dance troupe, if I didn't get first in evaluations I would practice all night. I had to be the center."
Then, in response to the production team's question, "Among the many medals Park Tae-hwan has won, which medal is the most memorable to you?" his mother gave an unexpected answer that drew everyone's interest. Which medal did his mother and Park Tae-hwan choose as the best, and how Park Tae-hwan becomes affectionate in front of his mother, and the stories of Park Tae-hwan's childhood told directly by his mother — the full details can be seen in that day's broadcast.
[Photo] Provided by KBS 2TV.
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