Fun Restaurant Star Nam Yoon-su Cooks Healing Meals for His Father After Kidney Transplant
In a heartwarming episode of ‘New Product Release: Fun Restaurant’ on KBS 2TV, Nam Yoon-su captures viewers’ hearts with a deeply personal and emotional cooking story. Six months after donating his kidney to his father who suffered from end-stage renal disease, Nam prepares a specially curated 3-course meal designed to be both healthy and delicious.
Health-conscious diets are becoming a growing trend worldwide, and Nam’s recipes—focused on low-sodium, low-sugar, and anti-aging ingredients—offer an inspiring example for anyone seeking to cook with wellness in mind. These recipes, while created for his recovering father, are perfect for a broader audience prioritizing health.
Before beginning the cooking journey, Nam reached out to his transplant coordinator to get updated dietary guidelines and even joined online communities dedicated to kidney transplant care. He meticulously studied renal-diet cookbooks, all in preparation to craft a gourmet experience that was both nourishing and meaningful.
One culinary trick Nam introduced was the use of baby-friendly seasoning to achieve flavorful yet low-sodium dishes. The resulting food included unique ingredient pairings, eliciting amazed reactions from the cast members of Fun Restaurant.
Fellow cast member Lee Chan-won was particularly impressed, repeatedly exclaiming, “Amazing!” during the tasting session. Other panelists called the meal “like herbal medicine,” recognizing Nam’s effort and innovative approach to healthy cooking.
Nam expressed pride in his recipes, sharing, “A lot of people these days are attentive to low-sodium, low-sugar, and anti-aging diets. These dishes aren’t just for patients—anyone concerned with their health can enjoy them.”
This episode not only highlights Nam Yoon-su’s culinary talents but also solidifies his image as Korea’s ‘National Caring Son’ for his remarkable dedication and emotional authenticity.
Catch this special moment and discover the full 3-course ‘filial menu’ on KBS 2TV’s ‘New Product Release: Fun Restaurant’ airing Friday, May 2 at 8:30 PM KST.
