Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Soo-yong, Peter, Ha Jae-sook, and Lim Woo-il attracted attention with a cheerful and fierce debate on ‘Weekly Banchan Society’.

Episode 3 of ‘Weekly Banchan Society’ was released on the YouTube channel ‘Shillamyeon’ at 7 PM on the 17th. On this day, Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Soo-yong, and Peter had an in-depth talk with guests Ha Jae-sook and Lim Woo-il on the topic of ‘Lending Items Between Neighbors! How Far Can You Go?’.

First, Kim Soo-yong said, “If you‘re close enough, you can borrow a table for dumplings”. Next, Ha Jae-sook, who now lives in Gosung-gun, Gangwon-do, also boasted about the warm hospitality of Gosung, saying, “When I approach her in a friendly manner, saying, ‘Mom,’ she shared conches and abalone with me yesterday.”

On the other hand, the comedian Lim Woo-il said, “Sometimes I go to my colleagues’ houses to borrow water or drinks,” to which British resident Peter made everyone burst into laughter with a sharp comment, “Isn’t that just asking for something?”



During the talk about saving money, Kim Soo-yong added, “I also save money. When I give a wedding gift, I go to my main bank, which is 200m away, because I don’t want to pay a commission fee.” Lim Woo-il went one step further and said, “When I ask for congratulatory money on someone’s behalf, I send an additional 1,300 won as a fee, and when I am asked to do so, I receive an additional 1,300 won,” showing his unprecedented frugality.

Peter said, “The number 1,300 won is ridiculous,” and Ha Jae-sook said, “I also have things to ask of someone, but isn‘t it a bit much to thoroughly calculate the 1,300 won and send it?” The heated debate continued. The controversy over “Should I send it with an additional fee or not?” even led to a vote among the production staff.

Meanwhile, “Weekly Banchanghhoe” is a new concept, illogical talk show where Jo Hye-ryun, Kim Soo-yong, and Peter engage in honest and spicy discussions with various guests. A new episode is released every Sunday at 7 PM through the YouTube channel ‘Shilramen’.

Reporter Choi Yun-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com