‘Jun Hyun-moo Plan 2’ Kim Sung-ryung caught the eye by showing off her honest, candid charm and eloquence in the ‘Chuncheon Food Trip’ with Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube.

In the 18th episode of the full-scale street food documentary ‘Jun Hyun-moo Plan 2’ (jointly produced by MBN and Channel S) that aired on the 21st, Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) went on a food trip to discover hidden restaurants in Chuncheon with their candid ‘foodie friend’ Kim Sung-ryung. They visited a MZ-style ‘Neunjoh (a place with a good feeling)’ Baekban restaurant and a Chuncheon dongchimi makguksu restaurant as part of the ‘Kim Sung-ryung Plan’, as well as a ‘Nostalgic’ Nurungji set meal at a hostess bar that ‘Jun Hyun-moo Plan’ visited for the first time, making viewers salivate. In particular, the broadcast that day recorded a viewership rating of 2.2% on MBN (Nielsen Korea, paid broadcasting households, nationwide, Part 2), breaking the season 2‘s own highest score, and taking over the ‘Most Viewed News’ and popular search terms on various portal sites, proving the popularity and buzz of ‘Jun Hyun-moo Plan 2’ that is soaring day by day.

Jun Hyun-moo, who appeared in Chuncheon that day, headed to a hidden restaurant, saying, “The representative ‘Neujoh’ of Chuncheon in 2025 and my favorite~”. At a retro-style restaurant that ‘AZ’ would go to, the two encountered a 40-year-old traditional ‘Mom’s Taste’ set meal with plenty of ‘Homemade Side Dishes’ on a dented tray. Jeon Hyun-moo said, “It‘s just like what my mom used to make. He exclaimed, “It takes me back 30 years.”



After enjoying a simple meal, Jeon Hyun-moo dropped a hint, saying, “Today, my ‘food friend’ is waiting for you again. She’s a former Miss Korea (Miko).” Kwak Tube widened his ‘rabbit eyes’ as he said, “Could she be the main character of a scandal?”, and Jeon Hyun-moo explained, “That friend is not Miko”. Kwak Tube then asked, “Didn‘t you have a scandal with Miko?“ Jeon Hyun-moo responded “So cool’, saying, “I bet there was, there’s always (scandals) going on~” On the way, the two went to meet the day‘s ‘foodie friend’, actress Kim Sung-ryung, who was a Miko Jin at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. After seeing Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube, Kim Sung-ryung greeted them happily and said, “There’s a place that so many of my acquaintances recommended”and took the two to a hidden makguksu restaurant. Here, they showed off their impressive noodles while eating the savory makguksu with dongchimi broth.

After a satisfying meal, Kim Sung-ryung said, “Next course, a ‘Nurungji Set’ restaurant that all actors go to when they come to Chuncheon!”and they headed to a ‘hof house’. Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube, who had visited a hof house for the first time as part of ‘Jun Hyun-moo Plan’, were taken aback, but showed a strange sense of anticipation when they saw photos of actors Song Joong-ki, Jung Kyung-ho, and Go Kyung-pyo on the wall. The three who had already become immersed in the atmosphere ordered a nurungji set meal, conger eel, and even a highball. While waiting for the food, Jeon Hyun-moo asked Kim Sung-ryung about her ‘Miko’ days, saying, “Since we‘re at a host house, let’s reminisce about the old days.” Kim Sung-ryung recalled, “As soon as I became a Miko in 1988, I appeared on several broadcasts. I was selected as the MC for ’Seseifong‘ teacher Yoon Hyung-joo and ‘Entertainment Weekly’, and I also served as the MC for the 1991 Grand Bell Awards.” However, Kim Sung-ryung surprised everyone by saying, “I starred in director Kang Woo-suk‘s ‘Who Saw the Dragon’s Claws’ without even auditioning, but I wasn‘t able to (star in a movie) for 16 years after that.” Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube jokingly asked, “Was there any controversy over your acting skills or bullying on set?” Kim Sung-ryung said, “No. I won three Best New Actress awards for ’Who Saw the Dragon‘s Claws?’ After that, I kept turning down casting offers, and later on, I didn‘t get any offers at all.” Immediately after, a Nurungji meal with 12 side dishes was served, and Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube, who had been embarrassed by the ’Nurungji‘ menu, were completely absorbed in the deep taste of the Nurungji that brought back memories.

While they were engrossed in their meal, Kim Sung-ryung said, “When I was in elementary school, we went on a field trip to Mok-dong. Back then, Mok-dong was just a vast plain,” and started ’Latte Talk.‘ Here, Jeon Hyun-moo responded by asking, “How old are you, unnie?” and made Kim Sung-ryung dizzy. After that, the boss’s recommended menu, conger eel, came out, and Kim Sung-ryung showed off her honest and candid eating skills. Surprised by this, Kwak Tube said, “You‘re much more candid than I’ve seen you on TV,” and gave her a “thumbs up.” On the other hand, Kim Sung-ryung said, “I‘m sorry I kept speaking informally to you even though it was a broadcast,” and apologized(?) belatedly, making everyone laugh until the end.

While the ‘Kim Sung-ryung Plan’ Chuncheon food trip ended warmly, the food trip of ‘Eat Bros’ Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube, who went down to Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do and discovered a hidden restaurant, can be seen on the 19th episode of the MBN·Channel S jointly produced entertainment show ‘Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2’, which airs at 9:10 PM on the 28th (Friday).

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

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