Fresh off the Sea Season 2: Star-Studded Cast Serves Up Authentic Seafood Feasts and Unmatched Chemistry
From Grueling Oyster Harvests to Unforgettable K-Pop Chemistries—tvN’s Coastal Reality Show Hits New Heights
Fresh off the Sea Season 2: A Taste of Korea’s Coastal Life
tvN’s popular reality series, Fresh off the Sea Season 2, brought viewers a sensational blend of laughter, teamwork, and authentic Korean cuisine. In the latest episode aired on June 25, regular hosts Yeom Jung Ah, Park Joon Myun, Im Ji Yeon, and Lee Jae Wook were joined by guests Kim Jae Hwa and Yoon Kyung Ho, turning their rustic adventures into a showcase of genuine camaraderie and breathtaking seafood feasts.
Oyster Harvesting: Hard Work Meets Friendship
The cast divided into two teams, tasked with harvesting a staggering 900kg of fresh oysters along Korea’s picturesque Wando coast. The challenge was grueling, but laughter and clever teamwork prevailed. Lee Jae Wook took on the “human pulley” role, hauling massive oyster loads, while Yeom Jung Ah impressed with her adaptability and reliable work ethic. Kim Jae Hwa demonstrated unexpected prowess with the sickle, earning awe from the team’s younger members.
Reflecting on the demanding labor, Kim Jae Hwa shared, “Seeing the journey these oysters go through makes me want to appreciate our food even more.”
Delicacies From the Sea: Fresh Black Porgy and More
The team also checked out a black porgy fishery, joking with the captain in light-hearted banter. But the true test was yet to come: the exhausting task of shucking the day’s oyster haul. Medical drama actor Yoon Kyung Ho lightened the mood with his expertise, quipping, “Maybe my colorectal surgery skills are coming in handy!” and passing on oyster-shucking tips.
Savoring Korea’s Seasonal Seafood
The hard-earned feast featured a spectacular medley, including black porgy sashimi, grilled fish, spicy fish stew, and golden oysters—all prepared and devoured by the cast. The laughter grew louder as Park Joon Myun was surprised with a secret birthday celebration led by the team’s flawless shopping skills.
Yeom Jung Ah and Yoon Kyung Ho teamed up to prepare handmade pumpkin sikhye (sweet rice drink), showcasing their culinary expertise, while in the living room, a spontaneous “sister’s LP dance bar” broke out, with Park Joon Myun and Kim Jae Hwa dancing and Yoon Kyung Ho playfully teasing them.
The Ultimate Home-Cooked Meal
The celebration culminated in a massive seafood meal: a brimming stone-pot oyster soup, home-dried and roasted seaweed, fragrant scallion sauce, and perfectly cooked grilled abalone. Even the failed attempts turned into fun, with Lee Jae Wook struggling to perfect his black porgy sweet-and-sour dish until Yeom Jung Ah advised swapping out the burner, saving the meal with “kitchen CPR.”
The entire cast worked together harmoniously from prepping vegetables to controlling the stove, a testament to their rock-solid chemistry. As they savored the results, Yoon Kyung Ho exclaimed that Yeom Jung Ah’s signature oyster soup was “fit for royalty and worthy of being sold.”
What’s Next?
The episode ended with a hilarious teaser: a “dishwashing deathmatch” involving the full cast, promising more fun and games.
Fresh off the Sea Season 2 airs every Sunday at 7:40 PM KST on tvN, delivering an authentic and entertaining look at Korea’s coastal culinary traditions and vibrant friendships.
