Actor Choi Soo-jong prepares the 700th meal of ‘The Korean Table’.

The KBS 1TV program ‘The Korean Table’, which has been with the nation for 14 years and 3 months, is celebrating its 700th episode and will prepare a special meal with its new guide Choi Soo-jong.

Choi Soo-jong, who is taking over the path paved by Choi Bool-am, will take his first step and look back on the path ‘The Korean Table’ has walked so far with special guests and share a warm meal with the meaning of celebrating and cheering on the new start.

In the released photo, Choi Soo-jong is diligently preparing the meal by stirring the pot to cook rice in a cauldron. Even while wearing gloves and sweating, his relaxed smile never fades, capturing the attention of viewers.

Choi Soo-jong‘s appearance in front of the fireplace in the front yard of a country house that still retains the old-fashioned atmosphere conveys his determination to preserve the warmth of the dining table that has been shared for many years.

In particular, this 700th special will feature guests who have a special connection with Choi Soo-jong gathering in one place to reflect on the ‘meaning of the dining table’.

In the yard filled with the scent of spring, welcoming faces gather to personally prepare seasonal ingredients, cook food with their own hands, and chat. Special guests who know and love the ‘Korean Table’ better than anyone else will make an appearance, further enriching the atmosphere.

Choi Soo-jong said, “I feel a great sense of responsibility to be in charge of a program that represents Korea” ahead of his first appearance on ‘Korean Table’. There is a saying, ‘Children grow up watching their parents’ backs,’ so I will try to walk step by step following the path of Mr. Choi Bul-am, who walked before me.” He then added, “I will think more and work harder so that ‘Korean Table’ can be with many people for a long time, just like the journey Mr. Choi Bul-am has walked so far.”

The 700th table, which announces a new beginning to see how the new table journey that Choi Soo-jong will create will unfold, can be seen on KBS 1TV ‘Korean Table’ at 7:40 PM on the 10th (Thursday).‘Korean Table’Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com

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