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'Omniscient Interfering View' captured both emotion and humor with a day full of passion from actor Ji Hyun-woo and chef Yoon Nam-no.
On the 8th, episode 372 of the MBC entertainment program 'Omniscient Interfering View' (planned by Kang Young-seon / directed by Kim Yoon-jip, Jeon Jae-wook, Kim Hae-ni, Jeong Dong-sik, Lee Da-woon / writer Yeo Hyun-jeon / hereafter 'Omniscient Interfering View') depicted actor Ji Hyun-woo's "musoyu scholar life" and chef Yoon Nam-no's "charcuterie challenge."
Returning to 'Omniscient Interfering View' after five years, Ji Hyun-woo, who moved to a house in a mountainous area, revealed his new home and showcased his "power J scholar life." Unlike five years ago when he slept on a mat on the floor, Ji Hyun-woo's new home featured new items such as a bed and a beam projector that caught viewers' attention. Especially striking was the scene of Ji Hyun-woo, who had used a flip phone even in the 21st century, watching YouTube on a "smartphone," which stirred the studio. He began his day copying famous passages in the morning sunlight, trained his body and mind with meditation, yoga, and nonstop pelvic(?) stretching.
The deep relationship with Kim Byung-sung, Ji Hyun-woo's longtime manager and current agency representative, was also introduced. The two, who have been together since 2004 and thus for 22 years, attracted attention as the longest-running pair among all past guests on 'Omniscient Interfering View.' Kim, who said he had maintained a brother-sister like relationship beyond that of manager and client, said, "I founded the company with the dream of creating another actor like Ji Hyun-woo," showing deep affection. The behind-the-scenes story of how Kim, who had quit being a manager, returned after Ji Hyun-woo's fourth phone call was revealed, bringing both laughter and emotion. Ji Hyun-woo, who recently completed the Jeju Olle Trail, gave Kim an Olle trail stamp booklet and travel money, saying, "You said you have many concerns. Think while you walk," and Kim's eyes reddened at Ji Hyun-woo's warm consideration, creating a heartwarming moment.
The broadcast also revealed the passionate musical "Red Book" set where Ji Hyun-woo returned to the stage after 11 years. Arriving five hours before the performance, Ji Hyun-woo showed the perfectionist side with script notes and a TO DO LIST densely written in the waiting room. He monitored the performances of actors who went on earlier, such as Min Kyung-ah and Song Won-geun, practiced lines in real time, and controlled his mind with meditation while looking at the empty seats, showing utter professionalism. On stage, Ji Hyun-woo transformed perfectly in brown and delivered a sincere performance that deeply moved viewers.
Next, the very different morning scene of chef Yoon Nam-no, the "cooking eccentric" who moved into a new one-room, was revealed. The new home, decorated with a neat and modern interior, was filled not only with groceries but also spices and cooking tools from around the world. Having started cooking himself for healthier eating, he stimulated viewers' appetites by preparing "Yoon Nam-no's at-home dining" dishes from morning ingredients such as tomato, basil, buckwheat noodles and gim, almonds, and peanut butter to make a tomato gazpacho appetizer and gim pesto almond noodles.
Chef Yoon Nam-no visited the factory of Kim Jung-hyun, the country's top charcuterie chef, with junior chefs to take on the "charcuterie-making" challenge. In a factory filled with the scent of smoke from the entrance, they learned the entire process, from meat grinding and blending to dressing and stuffing, showing serious eyes. Yoon Nam-no distinguished Kim Jung-hyun's secret seasoning scent by smell alone, drawing admiration from the commentators. But while receiving guidance on casing work from Kim Jung-hyun, Yoon Nam-no hit a snag and was scolded, prompting junior chefs to joke, "It's the first time we've seen hyung get scolded. We want to see it again," which brought laughter. After finishing work, Yoon Nam-no and the junior chefs held a special "charcuterie party" with the processed meats they made in a brick oven beside the factory. A variety of dishes, from premium boudin so-tteok-so-tteok to leberkase hot dogs, were laid out together, properly whetting viewers' appetites.
After the experience, chef Yoon Nam-no returned to his newly expanded restaurant with the processed meats he made and started developing new menu items with junior chefs. He combined various ingredients, including seasoned lamb, to complete "quail sausages embracing lamb," sharing ideas. His dedication to researching how customers could enjoy the food more deliciously showed the true nature of the "cooking eccentric."
According to ratings research firm Nielsen Korea, episode 372 of 'Omniscient Interfering View' recorded a 1.6% rating in the key 20-49 demographic, the core indicator of channel competitiveness, ranking first among all programs airing in the same time slot. In particular, the scene in which chef Yoon Nam-no tasted freshly smoked boudin at Kim Jung-hyun's charcuterie factory drew viewers' attention, recording a peak minute rating of 4.3%.
Next week's broadcast will reveal the Seoul schedule preparations of returning giant Choi Hong-man. From Choi Hong-man's struggles after encountering the mini-me world to the birthday party held in Jeju, the segment will first reveal his romantic interest. Also unfolding will be the "Bivoshow with Friends" featuring Song Eun-i and Kim Sook from "SongSseo." Expectation is building as the episode promises big laughs and emotion with behind-the-scenes footage from the concert featuring top-tier guests Lee Young-ja, Yoo Jae-seok, and Baek Ji-young, and a special stage by Kim Sook and Song Eun-i that heated the venue.
The MBC entertainment program 'Omniscient Interfering View' airs every Saturday at 11:10 p.m.
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