"The Taste Musketeers" unexpectedly gives off a "scary back-alley older brothers" vibe in Hanoi, Vietnam, drawing laughter. Yeon Woo-jin is caught up in an unexpected "celebrity syndrome controversy" over an offhand remark and is harshly scolded.
The jointly produced Channel S and SK Broadband program "The Taste Musketeers," which airs at 9:20 p.m. on the 25th, follows Kwon Yul, Yeon Woo-jin and Lee Jung-shin as they depart for the thousand-year-old capital, Hanoi, Vietnam. But instead of an excited start, Vietnam's scorching heat and the language barrier overwhelm the three, triggering a series of unexpected commotions.
Walking through Hanoi's Old Quarter, the three approach a male student to find a local eatery. But when English doesn't work well, they resort to gestures and even translation apps, breaking a sweat as communication proves difficult. The sight of the student surrounded by the three walkers, who average 185cm in height, unintentionally gives off a "back-alley vibe," prompting laughter. Because the location is inside an alley, tension peaks and an awkwardly funny scene unfolds as if the student has been cornered by intimidating brothers. Lee Jung-shin said, "From behind he looked a bit scary," giving a vivid reaction that heightened the mood. Meanwhile, at the banh xeo restaurant the student recommended, another storm erupts. After taking a bite of banh xeo, Kwon Yul shouted, "Bring that guy here!" His sudden remark froze everyone; the reason will be revealed on the broadcast.
On the second morning, the three challenge themselves to a morning run in 37-degree sweltering heat. At Hoan Kiem Lake, a symbol of Hanoi, they enjoy the cool breeze and open views and take a moment to relax. But peace is short-lived when a trivial remark by Yeon Woo-jin prompts a focused attack from Kwon Yul and Lee Jung-shin. In particular, Kwon Yul jabbed, "Ah... celebrity syndrome!" and then delivered a blunt hit: "Do you think everyone is focused on you?" What was the problematic remark by Yeon Woo-jin that drew such sharp rebukes from the two?
The truth will be revealed on Channel S's "The Taste Musketeers" at 9:20 p.m. Thursday the 25th.
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