Lee Jung Jae Joins the Culinary Chaos on ‘Fresh off the Sea Season 2’

Today at 7:40 PM KST, episode 4 of tvN’s hit variety show ‘Fresh off the Sea Season 2’ unveils an unforgettable culinary adventure featuring global star Lee Jung Jae. With scenic Gangwon Province as the backdrop, the four ‘siblings’—Yeom Jung Ah, Im Ji Yeon, Lee Jae Wook, and Park Joon Myun—prepare a seasonal feast amidst laughter and culinary mishaps.

One of the highlights includes Yeom Jung Ah’s signature pork back-bone stew (Gamjatang), handmade from scratch within three hours. Im Ji Yeon, a kitchen novice, steals the spotlight with her adorable struggle to make dough for sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup), leading to an impromptu beatbox performance. Will her culinary ambitions pass the ultimate taste test?

Lee Jung Jae, known globally for his role in ‘Squid Game’, hilariously reacts to the mountain of food. Initially overwhelmed by the portion sizes and visual impact of dishes, he jokes, “I’m full just looking at it.” Eventually, he succumbs to the flavors of Yeom Jung Ah’s grandmother-style cooking, declaring, “It looks and tastes like a 30-year-old gamjatang restaurant.”

The episode continues with festive vibes featuring traditional dishes like dried pollock rice cake soup and buckwheat pancakes made with aged kimchi. In a poignant twist, Lee Jung Jae amusingly complains about not seeing the fish bones while preparing dried pollock, showing a refreshing, down-to-earth side to the star.

Things take a comedic turn with an unexpected ‘kimchi spill incident’ on Lee Jung Jae’s clothes, leaving him exasperated. Meanwhile, ahead of a trip to Sokcho, the cast participate in childhood games like ttakji (a slap-match game) and jegichagi (hacky sack), which become pocket-money missions. Ever the entertainer, Lee Jung Jae exclaims, “These games are impossible—I’ve tried!” before fully committing to gritty gameplay, dirt flying and all.

The episode reaches peak hilarity with the competition: self-proclaimed ‘ttakji master’ Lee Jae Wook shows off, ‘athlete-turned-actress’ Im Ji Yeon brings the energy, and Yeom Jung Ah charms with her clumsy but endearing jegichagi attempts. The segment echoes ‘Squid Game’ nostalgia, with a wholesome twist.

Fans can also expect a heartfelt moment between Lee Jung Jae and Yeom Jung Ah as they reveal a surprising personal connection. With bonding, blunders, and big hearty laughs, ‘Fresh off the Sea Season 2’ showcases the warm chemistry of the ensemble cast and the charismatic flair of one of Korea’s top stars.

Don’t miss episode 4, airing today at 7:40 PM KST, and see just how far Lee Jung Jae will go for food and fun.