Actor Choi Soo-jong is succeeding Choi Bul-am.

Choi Bul-am, who is like the symbol of KBS 1TV‘s ‘Korean Table’, which began broadcasting in January 2011 and has been traveling all over the country for 14 years and 3 months to unravel the lives and culture of Koreans over the dinner table, is wrapping up his long journey, and Choi Soo-jong is taking over the baton.

‘Korean Table’ is more than just a food program; it has been a ‘store of memories of taste’ that records the culture, history, and stories of local communities contained in a single meal, and contains memories and longing. It has been discovering various foods that continue from season to season and from region to region, and conveying the wisdom of life, warmth of family, and neighbors contained within them.

The warm dinner table that Choi Bul-am passed down now shines anew in the hands of Choi Soo-jong. This is not a simple replacement of the MC, but rather a process of carrying on the legacy of the dining table across generations, as the expression “inheritance of the dining table” suggests, and a journey toward the future while embracing the past.

Choi Soo-jong, who will become the new guide to the “Korean dining table,” will establish himself as a warm friend and friendly neighbor who prepares the table with viewers with his friendly image as the nation’s husband, son, older brother, and older brother.

Choi Bul-am, who has kept his position for 14 years, said, “I would like to pass on the story of the dining table that we have shared for a long time to a reliable junior. I will always cheer you on so that you can continue to enjoy our deep and rich taste. I sincerely hope that you will continue to shine as a great program for a long time,” leaving a warm message for Choi Soo-jong.

The production team said, “For the past 14 years, Professor Choi Bul-am has traveled all over the country to convey the life and culture of Koreans contained in our food. His dedication and passion will be deeply engraved in all of our hearts,” he said with gratitude, adding, “Please look forward to and support our future journey with Choi Soo-jong, the guide to new tastes.”

The 700th episode of KBS 1TV’s ‘Korean Table’ with new presenter Choi Soo-jong will air on Thursday, April 10 at 7:40 p.m.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

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