MBC 'Omniscient Interfering View' showcased the ultimate fan lifestyle of head baker Kim Nari and Kim Junsu, delivering chewy fun and thrilling chills to home viewers.
On the Saturday the 21st broadcast, episode 386 of the MBC variety show 'Omniscient Interfering View' (planned by Kang Young-sun, directed by Kim Yoon-jip·Jeon Jae-wook·Kim Hae-ni·Jung Dong-sik·Lee Da-woon, writer Yeo Hyun-jeon) first depicted a day filled with Dubai for head baker Kim Nari, the driving force behind the 'Dubai jjondeuk cookie (Dubai jjondeuk cookie)' craze. A former navy acoustic operator who detected targets by radar on aircraft, her meticulous diligence translated directly into her business operations.
In particular, she persuaded CEO Lee Yoon-min, who was her senior or junior noncommissioned officer in the navy by four years, to join as a business partner after three months, and the journey from a small 9-pyeong shop to recording monthly sales of 2.5 billion won was astonishing. As CEO Lee Yoon-min, who appeared as a manager, reported, her power energy of "working like an ox, on weekends and holidays" in every process from logistics to production to product R&D was enough to elicit admiration from the commentators.
Field-centered ironclad leadership was also a key to head baker Kim Nari's success. She memorized employees' names one by one and communicated constantly, and her grit—first to arrive at the workplace and last to leave, recording the longest flight times even during military service—stood out. In step with this, CEO Lee Yoon-min backed growth with all-around support, waging phone wars to secure scarce supplies of pistachios and kadaif. In particular, they humbly articulated their co-prosperity belief about sharing the recipe without hesitation, saying, "If I had sold it alone, there would not be the same craze now. I consider all self-employed people not as competitors but as partners," delivering the touching, positive ripple effect beyond a trend.
The finale featured a tasting event for 'Dubai 12-course spread,' part of developing and researching a new menu to continue the Dubai jjondeuk cookie craze: 'Bell jjondeuk cookie (Belgian jjondeuk cookie).' Kim Nari's wildly intense immersion, tasting wildly imaginative combinations such as Dubai jjondeuk flounder, pizza, kimbap, waffles, and burgers sourced from various shops to conceive new ideas, stunned even the cast. Meanwhile, her meeting with trend-killer 'Trend killer man' Jun Hyun-moo drew attention. Contrary to head baker Kim Nari's surprise confession that she monitored his SNS daily for fear that the trend would end if Jun Hyun-moo ate it, the Dubai jjondeuk cookie they shared in the studio received high praise. The show captured viewers by leaving a cheerful curiosity about what ending the Dubai jjondeuk cookie craze will meet when it encounters trend cutter Jun Hyun-moo.
'Musical legend' Kim Junsu's day opened with a unique obsessive fandom that, once started, goes all out. True to his reputation as a 'car enthusiast' who once owned as many as 15 supercars, he arrived with a futuristic electric pickup truck imported as the first in Korea, dominating attention as he commuted with hands and feet off the wheel and pedals in cutting-edge autonomous driving. Instead of waiting for official importation, he accepted paying double to directly import it, and the behind-the-scenes story of painting a silver vehicle gold to create a one-of-a-kind car was also astonishing. Noting that Elon Musk's future robot taxi would be gold, his forward-thinking decision on the paint job showcased his uncompromising insight.
This one-track devotion shone in the management and talent recruitment of the management company he founded. Although he presented himself as a 'no-frills CEO' who used a conference room without a private executive office and did not take a corporate card or salary, his loyalty to 'his people' was evident, with three staff members who had worked with him for 14 years. Notably, once a 'true game enthusiast' who even opened an internet cafe himself in the past, he reportedly ranked in the 'master tier,' where only the top 1% of gamers can be listed, and he revealed backstage that he personally recruited manager Seok Hyuk-jin, a gaming friend, under the philosophy that "games are the best character interview," drawing attention.
Kim Junsu's relentless energy reached its peak in his unusual hobbies and onstage work. Recently deeply immersed in horror-themed items, Kim Junsu visited a haunted house with fellow musical actors Kim So Hyun and Son Junho to enjoy healing. Kim So Hyun screamed at the smallest sounds, while Kim Junsu, repeatedly saying "nice" with a consistently calm smile, displayed the extraordinary dignity of a 'horror enthusiast,' and the starkly contrasting experiences provoked bursts of laughter.
But once on stage, he returned to being a perfectionist enthusiast. Despite challenging his first comedy musical through 'Beetlejuice,' he transformed into the green-haired 'Beetle June's' and flawlessly handled an unprecedented amount of lines and choreography. Moreover, he said he pre-discussed different ad-libs for each performance to elicit bigger laughs, and on this broadcast he slyly tossed out tailored ad-libs like "full-scale appearance on Omniscient Interfering View!" and "a friend it's good to meet~," captivating everyone. Kim Junsu's obsessive passion to see things through once he starts proved why he has maintained a top position for 17 years and concluded a commendable interference segment.
Meanwhile, next week on 'Omniscient Interfering View,' 'Chinese cuisine goddess' Park Eun-young will appear. The surprise-filled morning routine with her identical twin older sister, who looks exactly the same but has vastly different cooking skills, and the full reveal of the overwhelming aura of the 'Chinese cuisine goddess' commanding the kitchen will be shown. Especially, a warm meeting with mentor chef Lu Ching Lai is also previewed, raising expectations. Also, anchor Park So-young, who has become the center of attention for forming pink-tinged chemistry with Yang Se-hyung, will visit 'Omniscient Interfering View.' She is expected to candidly update the public on her 'some' with Yang Se-hyung and tease a reveal of her surprising professional moments and quirky charm, heightening curiosity for the next broadcast.
'Omniscient Interfering View' airs on MBC every Saturday at 11:10 p.m.
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