Choi Soo-jong, Kang Bu-ja, and Lee Jung-hyun prepare a ‘dining table’ together

TV Apr 08, 2025

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Choi Soo-jong prepares a meal for a warm spring day.

Kang Bu-ja, Lee Jung-hyun, and others will appear as special guests on the 700th special episode of KBS 1TV’s ‘Korean Table’, which will air on the 10th.

With the debut of new presenter Choi Soo-jong, the teamwork between national mother Kang Bu-ja, cooking actress Lee Jung-hyun, and writer and chef Park Chan-il is drawing attention.

This 700th special broadcast will look back on the path that ‘Korean Table’ has taken so far and will be a heartfelt tribute to Choi Bul-am, who has led the program for the past 14 years, as well as a ‘housewarming table’ concept to celebrate and support the first new journey with Choi Soo-jong.

In this regard, the released on-site photos show Kang Bu-ja and Lee Jung-hyun sitting with Choi Soo-jong as if they were a family and having a warm conversation, with a field full of the scent of radish and an old country house yard soaked in spring sunlight in the background.

In another photo, Choi Soo-jong warms the scene by feeding Kang Bu-ja food like an affectionate mother and son, and walks side by side on a country road with Lee Jung-hyun, recalling their special relationship since they played siblings in the past drama ‘Legend of Ambition’.

In particular, the three guests Kang Bu-ja, Lee Jung-hyun, and Park Chan-il each expressed their warm affection for the ‘Korean Table’ that they have watched from their own perspectives and their sincere respect for the footsteps left behind by Choi Bul-am, and expressed their expectations for Choi Soo-jong, who will take up the baton.

Kang Bu-ja reminisced about the past, saying, “Professor Choi Bul-am had a special power that made food look more delicious with just one expression or gesture. Perhaps it was because of that charm that ‘Korean Table’ was able to receive so much love for 14 years.”

Lee Jung-hyun expressed her anticipation, saying, “When I heard that senior Choi Soo-jong was taking over, I thought that he would lead ‘Korean Dining Table’ well with his warm voice.”

Chef Park Chan-il said, “Even professional chefs find ‘The Korean Table’ very helpful when learning about new recipes or regional cuisine,” and“ ‘The Korean Table,’ which has continued for 700 episodes, is a precious record and legacy in itself,” expressing his affection for the show.



Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga .com

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