Chef Yoon Nam-noo, who captured Ha Ji-won's taste, won in his debut on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator.'
In the 9th episode of the JTBC entertainment program 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' (directed by Lee Chang-woo and Lee Rin-ha) aired on the 16th, chefs Sam Kim and Yoon Nam-noo won special badges by impressing guest Ha Ji-won. The viewership ratings (based on Nielsen Korea's paid households) recorded 3.9% in the metropolitan area and 3.0% nationwide.
The broadcast drew attention as Ha Ji-won and Jang Geun-seok reunited after 19 years since the drama 'Hwang Jin Yi.' Jang Geun-seok confessed that his kiss scene with Ha Ji-won in 'Hwang Jin Yi' was the first kiss in the work, and he shared behind-the-scenes stories of his unrequited love for her.
Before revealing Ha Ji-won's refrigerator, the competition themes were selected as 'One Pan, Can't You?' to minimize dishwashing and 'Scent Jin Yi' to enjoy the aroma of cooking. Notably, a cooking battle featuring Yoon Nam-noo and Choi Gang-rok, who expressed their fan feelings towards Ha Ji-won, garnered attention.
Ha Ji-won's unique food preferences also sparked interest. She revealed that she eats olive oil mixed with rice, sprinkles it on soybean paste soup, and enjoys herbs like dill, rosemary, basil, and arugula with rice or ramen.
After tasting Sam Kim's 'Ha Ji-won Fan Dish' made with salmon, lemon, dill, and butter, Ha Ji-won praised it, saying, "It's the perfect sour taste for me," appreciating the Mediterranean flavor of the dish.
On the other hand, when tasting Kim Poong's 'Marbonara,' she burst into laughter as soon as she put it in her mouth, saying, "It's a fascinating taste," which piqued curiosity. Chefs Choi Hyun-seok and Yoon Nam-noo, who tasted his dish, also burst into laughter, leading Kim Poong to fall into a five-game losing streak.
Yoon Nam-noo faced off against Choi Gang-rok in his debut match on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,' causing adrenaline to surge. As it was the first competition, Yoon Nam-noo gained the benefit of starting one minute earlier and hurriedly prepared 'Radish Steak' by grilling radish to infuse it with herb flavors, struggling with the quickly passing time. Choi Gang-rok showcased his skills and know-how as a Japanese chef while preparing 'When Did Lime Mr. Gil Become So Beautiful?' a steamed fish dish with a lime aroma, impressing everyone.
After completing his dish in a flurry, Yoon Nam-noo expressed his feelings about the first competition, saying, "I'm so stressed. It's about four times more than 'Black and White Chef.' It's a bit tough when people talk to me," reflecting on the fair atmosphere of 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' that proceeds without any favoritism.
Above all, he achieved a remarkable feat by defeating Choi Gang-rok with 'Radish Steak' and taking a commemorative photo with Ha Ji-won after winning his debut match.
