Singer Hwa Sa looked back on the earphone explosion accident.

Episode 5 of KBS2’s ‘Crazy Rich Korean’ aired on the 13th, showed the heartfelt day of two characters, performance queen Hwa Sa and North America’s No.1 restaurant CEO Simon Kim, who were crazy and immersed in their own stages, bringing laughter, emotion, and a deep aftertaste at the same time.

Even after two weeks of intense North American tours spanning 11 cities, Hwasa did not waste a single moment on stage.Hwasa, who postponed her comeback due to a broken toe, confessed with tears, “I was so scared back then that I cried,” and revealed that she began practicing dancing without resting a single day after the doctor told her, “My bones healed the fastest since the hospital opened.” Hwasa also revealed for the first time the shocking truth that she turned up the volume of her in-ear headphones to hear the cheers of the audience more clearly, saying, “My in-ear headphones ruptured that day.I can’t hear well.” Backstage, she meticulously checked the audio despite her poor condition and pushed herself on the treadmill.On the day of the performance, the stylist also sewed Hwasa’s clothes on the spot because of her desire to be on stage, completing her teamwork that is crazy about her main job.

The enthusiasm of Boston fans waiting for Hwa Sa was beyond imagination.The scene was filled with placards, cosplay, and endless waiting lines, and one fan even shed tears while confessing, “I fell in love with K -pop thanks to Hwa Sa’s ‘Maria’ and ‘Fool’.” On stage, Hwa Sa performed a crazy performance, saying, “Is there anyone who hates sexiness?” and completed an extreme change stage where she changed her hair, costume, and makeup all in just 2 minutes.She also rode a box that Rihanna and Beyoncé rode and entered the audience, holding hands with fans and hugging them, showing off her close fan service.Hwa Sa, who reappeared at the fans ‘request for an encore, swept the concert hall once again with a crazy performance, and the fans were so immersed in the stage that they refused to go home.Hwa Sa confessed, “I realized while doing the American tour.I still have so much to do.”

Off-stage, Hwa Sa showed a warm side.On her off-day, she said, “I hope the staff had a fun and delicious time,” and flexed at a large Korean restaurant.Hwa Sa recalled a time when she was the subject of gossip for her unconventional performance and confessed, “My mother asked me for the first time,’ Are you okay? ‘My heart was torn apart by those words.” She also expressed her gratitude to her sisters, saying, “My sisters tried to make me laugh as if nothing happened, but they cried a lot behind me.” She continued, “But my sisters still get annoyed,” and brought warm laughter with her signature cute grumbling.

Another main character of the broadcast that day is Simon Kim, who runs a steakhouse that is ranked’ 10th in the world and 1st in North America ‘.The restaurant, which opened with the belief that “there must be a Korean steakhouse”, won a Michelin star only 4 months after opening and has maintained its Michelin star for 8 consecutive years, attracting celebrities from all over the world, from Leonardo DiCaprio to BTS, Gordon Ramsay, and former President Obama.Simon Kim’s real craziness shines even brighter behind the scenes.His details, such as checking under the table with a flashlight and even checking the bathroom, which are invisible to customers, and his’ K -Steak Plating ‘, where side dishes such as kimchi, green onion salad, and ssamjang are served in brass bowls to capture the true taste of Korea, even amazed local American customers.

The story of Simon Kim and his partner and main chef David Sim, who have been together for 10 years, was also revealed.The two who created the best Korean steakhouse in New York together started with the honest behind-the-scenes story that “10 years ago, when we first met to talk about our plans for 10 years from now, we were rejected,” and now they had a meaningful time facing the reality that they are on the verge of opening 8 stores as planned.Simon Kim said, “We will open 4 more restaurants by next year.By 2026, we will have reached our goal in exactly 10 years.” Even the two who have endured these long years have had their ups and downs.Simon Kim recalled the moment when they were faced with the risk of having to close the restaurant for up to 4 months due to a gas shutoff on Christmas Day 2017 when a gas smell was detected in the restaurant, and he said, “That was when I really saw death.” Their quick response, driven by the mindset of “If you don’ t have teeth, use your gums,” miraculously led to the gas being released in 48 hours, and teamwork saved the restaurant that was on the verge of collapse.

The next day, Simon Kim visited the construction site of the second branch, which will open in the heart of Manhattan, right next to Trump Tower.Simon Kim declared, “There is still no real fine dining in New York,” and introduced this project as “a restaurant that dreams of being in the heart of New York with the biggest budget.” Simon Kim, who visited the construction site, showed his usual “site-crazy” CEO side by sitting on a chair and checking the customer’s view, repeating the same feedback over and over again and sharing inconveniences.He naturally showed his extraordinary imagination and leadership by freely suggesting ideas ranging from indoor gardens to waterfalls, pirate ships, and underground exploration, saying, “Creative ideas are inspiration to those in the field.”

Simon Kim is also well known as a CEO who did not fire a single person during the COVID-19 pandemic.Thanks to his rule that “taking care of people will pay off,” his restaurant has grown more than three times since COVID-19.Simon Kim, who usually treats his employees like family, impressed us greatly by not forgetting the small bonds and trust even in his busy daily life.In particular, the broadcast that day showed all the employees preparing a surprise party for Simon Kim’s birthday, leaving a warm and cozy aftertaste.

‘Crazy Rich Korean’ airs every Sunday at 9:20 PM on KBS 2TV.

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

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