Actor Son Naeun has taken on the mascot role "Nani" of "Hotel Dokkaebi," writing a dazzling coming-of-age story.
Son Naeun transforms into a hotelier on the cable channel MBC every1 variety show "Hotel Dokkaebi," which airs every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., and each week she conveys Korea's warm affection to foreign guests.
Under the concept of "a hotel that opens for just one week and then disappears," "Hotel Dokkaebi" is a real variety show that follows the chaotic challenges of Son Naeun, Ko Doo-shim, Kwon Yul, Kim Dong-jun, Lee Dae Hwi and Jeon Seong-gon as they open a hanok hotel in Jeju.
Son Naeun, who said her dream was to run a tangerine farm in Jeju, showed lovely charm throughout the broadcast as a true "tangerine lover." In particular, Son Naeun drew attention for her exceptional preparation, even bringing a taiyaki machine in advance to introduce Korean winter snacks to foreign guests. The cast, including Ko Doo-shim, admired Son Naeun's ideas, which reflected thoughtful consideration.
Assigned to the welcome food on "Hotel Dokkaebi," Son Naeun began intense practice from the first day to serve guests tangerine juice and taiyaki. Contrary to worries, appetizing taiyaki was produced on her first attempt, and she made a pleasant start after receiving praise of "perfect" from the cast.
Before the second day's full operation began, Son Naeun followed chef Kim Dong-jun to help prepare the cast's breakfast, creating a warm atmosphere. Learning from the previous day's practice, Son Naeun pre-portioned the red bean paste for making taiyaki and added neat plating, shining as the "welcome food" host. Ko Doo-shim complimented the tangerine juice Son Naeun had prepared with care, saying, "It's amazing."
In addition, Son Naeun naturally led communication by joking in English with foreign guests. Guests lavishly praised Son Naeun's welcome food, saying, "It tastes like home," and Son Naeun elicited laughs with the witty explanation, "There is no fish inside." Son Naeun also explained traditional Korean elements such as dokkaebi in an easy-to-understand way and handled room guidance, touring the hotel everywhere.
In this way, Son Naeun is writing a dazzling coming-of-age story as she and her teammates solve unexpected situations one by one amid the nonstop hotel work. With her sincere attitude toward guests and a smile that makes people feel comfortable, she completed a cross-border connection, raising expectations for Son Naeun's future activities on "Hotel Dokkaebi."
[Photo] "Hotel Dokkaebi" capture.
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