The founder of New York pork gomtang, chef Ok Dong-sik, whose restaurant was visited by popular idol group BTS, appears on Kang Ho-dong's bookstore.
On the 27th, the Coupang Play variety show Kang Ho-dong's bookstore will feature Ok Dong-sik, the founder of the pork gomtang that captivated the world.
Kang Ho-dong's bookstore is a talk show where the loud-voiced but soft-hearted INFP bookstore owner 'Hocrates' (Kang Ho-dong) unfolds guests' lives and shares honest conversations with customers who visit the store.
In the trailer released on the 26th, Ok Dong-sik raises the bookstore atmosphere at once with a "delicious talk" befitting a chef who has captivated gourmets around the world. The sight of "Hocrates" shouting "pork gomtang!" and unable to hide his delight at his appearance makes viewers expect the two's flavorful chemistry from the start.
Selected for the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand for eight consecutive years and capturing New York, he will candidly tell the origin story of his signature menu "pork gomtang," the secret of its scorching popularity that had 1,000 waiting parties on opening day, and the business success he started despite everyone's opposition. In addition, Hocrates' overzealous remark "God made water and Ok Dong-sik made broth" raises curiosity about Ok Dong-sik's special recipe.
Behind his solid artisan image, Ok Dong-sik reportedly continued a savory talk with a delightful twist. Even when surprised by Hocrates' sudden question, he responded leisurely, "At most five years?" which provoked unexpected laughter, and he teased a variety of episodes experienced in places from airline in-flight meal internships to chef at overseas Korean ambassador's residences, increasing expectations. His "one life book" that he brought promises a life philosophy as clean and rich as the broth of "pork gomtang."
Kang Ho-dong's bookstore, where the town's cutest bookstore owner "Hocrates" and top-tier guests' candid answers come together, will be released every Friday at 4 p.m.
[Photo] Provided by Coupang Play.
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