MBC 'Omniscient Interfering View' revealed Lee Young-ja's heartfelt seasonal feast with Hyunbin and Jung Woosung and the emotional comeback of K.WILL after overcoming hardship, richly wrapping up the final year-end of 2025. In particular, during the "filial battle" between Jun Hyun-moo and K.WILL, the scene in which K.WILL strongly empathized with Jun Hyun-moo's mother's unusual organizing method of sticking every item to the wall soared to a peak minute rating of 4.5%, drawing an explosive response from viewers. (Provided by Nielsen Korea)
On Sat., Oct. 27, episode 378 of the MBC variety program 'Omniscient Interfering View' (planning: Kang Young-seon; directed by Kim Yoon-jip·Jun Jae-uk·Kim Hae-ni·Jung Dong-sik·Lee Da-woon; writer: Yeo Hyun-jeon) showed Lee Young-ja, who drew attention in Oct. for the 'green onion syndrome,' teaming up with streamer Pungja and aunt Myeonghwa to reopen the door of "Yumi gamak" for a winter seasonal feast. True to her role as the 'ingredient manager' who sees through all the world's ingredients, the "artist" she managed this time was Yanggu punchbowl dried radish greens from Gangwon Province dried at high altitude and full of nutrients, and Yongdae-ri pollack that was born after freezing and thawing 33 times in the winter wind. In addition, she selected tonic-like ingredients such as gamtae that grows only in the clean waters off Taean and the chewy, sweet seasonal patterned squid to showcase Lee Young-ja's unique seasonal aesthetics and passionately promote them.
The highlight of the day was the team "Made In Korea" visiting Yumi gamak: Hyunbin, Jung Woosung, Roh Jae Won, Park Yong-woo, and Kang Gil Woo. Lee Young-ja's seasonal table — radish greens tteokbokki, radish greens dumplings, pollack soup and patterned squid slices — instantly stimulated the actors' appetites. Especially when the "scored samgyeopsal" completed with a thousand knife cuts and the rare ingredient "plump garlic" from the garlic research lab appeared, the joy of gastronomy peaked. Lee Young-ja said the reason for the lavish hospitality was, "Because they are precious people, I wanted to serve them with our precious ingredients and boast, 'There are ingredients in Korea that shine,'" and in response Hyunbin warmed the scene by showing the affectionate husband who personally prepared plump garlic and samgyeopsal for his wife Son Ye-jin.
The actors continued with candid, straightforward talk. In particular, when asked about the authenticity of the "friendship story" Hong Hyun-hee had asserted, Hyunbin drew laughter by answering directly, "No!" while his witty response, "We can get closer from now on," brought cheers for Hong Hyun-hee in the studio. He then cited the gimbap his wife Son Ye-jin made with her grandmother's recipe as the best taste, showing his "devoted husband" side, and Jung Woosung unexpectedly demonstrated cooking skills with a fresh kimchi seasoned only by intuition. Also, they all danced ganggangsullae at the magical first snow, and Hyunbin gave an impromptu live performance of "That Man," leaving viewers with an unforgettable aftertaste. Yumi gamak, which combined Lee Young-ja's sincerity in seasonal ingredients with the actors' warm episodes, was a perfect winter feast that captured both taste and sentiment.
The next segment revealed the luxury and frugality of K.WILL's life after 19 years since debut as the ballad emperor, along with tearful backstage stories. The "NEW Will House," moved into three weeks after remodeling, is a luxurious three-story home, and the home bar on the third floor and the rooftop garden with a panoramic view of the neighborhood were particularly spectacular. While enjoying a stable four-insurance life as an executive at his agency, his maximalist side — filling the house with signed CDs and expensive figurines gifted by fellow singers such as BTS, IU and IZ*ONE — was unmistakably that of a man living off memories.
While explaining the background of deciding to move out after living with his parents, the brutal "filial battle" with close friend Jun Hyun-moo was the highlight of that day's broadcast. The two poured out episodes related to their mothers as if competing, delivering big laughs. K.WILL revealed that even in a large house he severely limited air conditioner use to save electricity, that hot water showers were a luxury, and that when detergent ran out his mother used toothpaste and, when toothpaste ran out, brushed teeth with salt — startling everyone with her household methods. Not to be outdone, Jun Hyun-moo countered by saying his mother hoarded gifts from her son so that luxury cosmetics or food would often pass their expiration dates, and that to avoid his mother's merciless organizing method he hid beloved items in his car — a tearful coping method that turned the set into a sea of laughter.
The heartbreaking behind-the-scenes story behind K.WILL's flawless passionate singing moved viewers. At his solo concert he delivered the highlight "Tears dripping" with explosive vocal power to universal admiration, but in fact years earlier K.WILL suffered a neurological disorder that caused problems with his vocal cords and received the despairing diagnosis, "It will probably be difficult to sing."
It was a time so difficult he considered retirement, but he did not give up and researched a new singing technique transitioning from falsetto to full voice, and when he first showed it on a music program it received a strong reaction and provided the foothold for his comeback. After grueling effort, at the year-end solo concert where he again stood before some 4,000 seats, he overwhelmed the venue and delivered a tearful promise to the fans who had waited patiently, "I will sing with all my strength until the end," leaving a deep impression.
Meanwhile, next week's broadcast will reveal the homebody daily life full of surprises of Ko Jun-hee, the original short-haired goddess and epitome of the "cool city woman." Contrary to her sophisticated appearance, she will blow up the studio with her clumsy charm and unexpected talk as she dreams of becoming a comedian. Next, the kimchi-making moment with long-time friends Choi Kang-hee and Choi Daniel will be shown. Summoning unique memories including "UFO sightings," the two who challenged kimchi-making are expected to show legendary chemistry as they experience everything from outrageous recipes using mackerel and jocheong to a sudden incident in which hair caught fire(?).
'Omniscient Interfering View' airs on MBC every Saturday at 11:10 p.m.<
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