K-Ramen Shakes Up the Competition in JTBC’s ‘Battle! Peng-Bong-Peng-Bong’

On the fifth episode of JTBC’s culinary competition series ‘Battle! Peng-Bong-Peng-Bong’, tensions rise as the ongoing rivalry between Bong Sik Dang and Peng Sik Dang takes an unexpected twist. Having triumphed in back-to-back victories, Bong Sik Dang—led by veteran entertainer Lee Bong-won—controlled two-thirds of Peng Sik Dang’s space and was steadily building momentum with a winning menu, including Korean iced coffee and mango smoothies.

However, the newly launched K-Ramen by Peng Sik Dang has reignited the culinary war. The announcement caused a shift in customer attention, forcing Bong Sik Dang’s staff, Kwak Dong-yeon and Lee Eun-ji, to take initiative. Posing as customers, the duo covertly scoped out Peng Sik Dang’s revamped dishes and pricing before reporting back to their boss.

The upcoming episode teases how Bong Sik Dang will counter its rival’s bold move. Meanwhile, Lee Eun-ji, who had only supported the kitchen until now, nervously steps into the front-of-house role for the first time on their third day of business. Whispering self-assuring mantras like “Act calm and confident,” she braces for her debut as a server.

In a surprise turn, Lee Eun-ji breaks character mid-shift, emotionally declaring, “I want to go back to Korea. I miss my mom,” catching everyone off guard. As Bong Sik Dang’s mood-maker and multitasking master, what caused her sudden outburst becomes a key moment in the evolving drama.

Meanwhile, Peng Sik Dang, facing an uphill battle and nearing desperation, takes a high-stakes gamble to turn the tide. Will their bold K-Ramen strategy secure them the victory they’ve long desired? Tune in to JTBC’s ‘Battle! Peng-Bong-Peng-Bong’ today at 7:10 p.m. KST to see how the story unfolds.