Actor Ji Ye-eun, who is in an open relationship, makes a sweet confession that she wants to gift her boyfriend the restorative meal enjoyed by Joseon's "long-lived king" Yeongjo.
The third episode of TV CHOSUN history and food entertainment program What Did the Kings Eat?, airing at 10 p.m. on the 22nd, reveals the reality of Joseon's longest-lived king Yeongjo's "disease-free longevity table," who lived to 83.
On the day, history lecturer Choi Tae-seong said, "The average lifespan of Joseon kings at the time was in the mid-40s. Nonetheless, Yeongjo enjoyed longevity until 83. In today's terms, that would be well over 100," raising anticipation about the diet that made Yeongjo the greatest long-lived king. In particular, a behind-the-scenes story was revealed that Yeongjo, who maintained strict self-discipline amid the pain of his birth and controversies over legitimacy, turned even what he ate into a shield to protect the throne, adding further interest.
Above all, at the recording site that day, a healthy royal table perfectly reproducing Yeongjo's surasang, including the court dish tangpyeongchae derived from Yeongjo's policy of political balance, was laid out.
Tangpyeongchae is a dish that mixes mung bean jelly with various vegetables; ingredients are not all stir-fried together but are seasoned and stir-fried separately, making it a representative labor-intensive dish beyond imagination. Even Shin Gi-ru, usually known as a "hardline meat eater," did not hold back an extraordinary compliment, saying, "They gathered only the vegetables I dislike, but it's so delicious," and Ji Ye-eun, the epitome of the "MZ palate," repeatedly cried out "refill" and devoured it voraciously.
In particular, upon hearing the explanation that "tangpyeongchae requires separate preparation and seasoning for each component, so it's really labor-intensive," Ji Ye-eun's eyes lit up and she showed explosive interest, asking, "Is it hard to make?" Yang Sang-guk, standing nearby, hit the mark by asking, "Are you going to make it for your boyfriend?" and Ji Ye-eun, smiling shyly, said, "How did you know?" instantly filling the scene with sweet romantic energy. Shin Gi-ru added testimony, "After seeing Ye-eun enjoy the food, she kept asking for the recipe as if someone kept coming to mind," and Ji Ye-eun jokingly said, "Who else is there like me?" prompting laughter on set.
In addition to Yeongjo's meal full of restraint, the show also lifts the veil on his "longevity secret," reportedly consuming as much as 60kg of ginseng over his lifetime. Yang Sang-guk, a "eunuch" who tasted Yeongjo-style ginseng, said, "I feel energized. I want to do something right away," opening his eyes wide and reportedly turning the studio into a sea of laughter.
Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun and dancer Vata confirmed and are currently in an open relationship after being swept up in dating rumors in April. The two, both born in 1994, are said to have met at church and developed into lovers.<
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