Kim Ok Bin’s Jungle Grit: Eye Injury Halts Filming on ‘Jungle Food 2 – Caribbean Food’

In the upcoming episode of SBS’s exotic cooking reality show “Jungle Food 2 – Caribbean Food”, intense culinary challenges and raw survival instincts take center stage as actress Kim Ok Bin and chef Yoon Nam-no face down dangerous ingredients and unexpected injuries in the Dominican Republic.

Airing Thursday night, the show dives into the lush biodiversity and rare ingredients of the Caribbean. Chef Yoon Nam-no, nicknamed the ‘crazy cook,’ unveils his secret weapon: tempura. A Japanese cuisine specialist, he attempts a daring new dish using the deadly lionfish—a venomous delicacy known for its toxic spines and exotic flavor. Despite the danger, Yoon crafts a unique version of fish and chips with heightened anticipation from fellow cast members.

But it’s not just the food that delivers high stakes. The episode also captures a shocking turn when Kim Ok Bin suffers a serious eye injury. While diving 20 meters deep in search of seafood, the fearless actress suddenly complains of blurred vision and unbearable pain, ultimately requiring an emergency hospital visit. Known for her relentless spirit and hands-on approach in rough terrains—from the Amazon jungle to the Caribbean Sea—Kim Ok Bin’s brave battle is a moment of raw emotion and resilience.

Meanwhile, Yoon Nam-no continues to raise culinary expectations by preparing high-end dishes in the capital city of Santo Domingo, considered the BBQ mecca of the region. His ingredient of choice: ox tongue. Selected for its rarity—only 300 grams per 700kg cow—Yoon prepares a premium Japanese-style yakiniku dish, revealing his own secret sauce recipe featuring a traditional tare base.

‘Jungle Food 2 – Caribbean Food’ airs Thursday at 9PM KST on SBS, where viewers can witness the passion, pain, and palate-pleasing adventures of this fearless culinary crew.