Exploring Taste: Go Champion Lee Sedol and Trot Star Lee Chan Won on JTBC’s ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’
A unique blend of culinary revelations and confident challenges on the beloved Korean TV show.
Discovering Unique Taste Preferences
The upcoming episode of JTBC’s popular show “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator” features two prominent Korean figures—Go champion Lee Sedol and trot music sensation Lee Chan Won. Airing on Sunday at 9 p.m., this episode promises compelling moments as these celebrities reveal intriguing facets of their personalities through the contents of their refrigerators.
Lee Sedol’s Surprising Palate
Known for his strategic brilliance in the world of Go, Lee Sedol surprises everyone with his distinctive dietary preferences. When chefs examined his refrigerator packed with homemade broths and sides, they remarked, “You seem to dislike artificial flavors.” True to their observation, Sedol confessed, “I avoid foods with artificial sweeteners and even sugar,” and went on to say, “I don’t eat sauces like ketchup and mayonnaise.”
Lee Sedol also stunned the chefs by revealing his dislike for fried foods: “I strip the batter off of fried chicken before eating.” These unexpected revelations about his taste raise the stakes for the on-air culinary challenges.
Lee Chan Won’s Audacity
Adding spice to the show, Lee Chan Won, a self-proclaimed “refrigerator show fan,” steps up with confidence. He challenges hosts Kim Sung Joo and Ahn Jung Hwan by critiquing their “lack of flavor in the five-minute taste test,” urging them to step up their game. Ahn Jung Hwan amusingly responds, “Why don’t you try it yourself today?” In reply, Lee Chan Won boldly claims, “I will show what true taste critique means.”
Special Return: Chef Leo Ye
Marking another highlight, famed chef Leo Ye, dubbed South Korea’s “Grand Master of Chinese Cuisine,” returns to the show after nine years, piquing public interest. Known for his legendary status where “a red carpet appears at the airport in China,” Chef Ye arrives with a mission to face off against chef Im Tae Hoon, vowing to “even the score” in their kitchen duel.
As tensions rise, Kim Sung Joo inquires if Im Tae Hoon feels confident for another win. Witnessing his hesitation, fellow chef Jung Ji Sun humorously adds, “When a senior asks for a match, you oblige,” causing the studio to burst into laughter.
Catch Lee Sedol’s unique culinary tastes and Lee Chan Won’s bold confidence on JTBC’s “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator” this Sunday at 9 p.m.
Find more episodes and information about the guests on JTBC’s official site.
