”Convenience Store Restaurant” PD: ”I can't forget my first meeting with Kim Jaejung... After filming, all the staff had hearts in their eyes”

The production staff of "Convenience Store Restaurant" (hereafter "Convenience Store Restaurant") revealed the behind-the-scenes of their first meeting with Kim Jaejung.
On the May 24th broadcast of KBS 2TV's "Convenience Store Restaurant," JAEJUNG made his first appearance as the new chef.
Since this is the superstar's first terrestrial variety show return in 15 years, there was a lot of interest and anticipation even before the show aired.
The everyday life of JAEJUNG, revealed through the veil, was unexpected, and the charm of the superstar JAEJUNG's everyday life was beyond imagination.
Lee YuMi, producer of "Convenience Store Restaurant," said, "JAEJUNG and
I can't forget our first meeting. We were all dazzled by the idol's youthful appearance that hasn't changed in 20 years, but we were surprised to see that JAEJUNG, the "man of everyday life," is the complete opposite of his public image.
I was dazzled by her appearance again. She was far more knowledgeable about the prices of food-related items than I, a housewife who is in charge of cooking at home, and I could sense a strong aura of a master of housekeeping.
Even though we were just talking about our daily lives, his cooking experience was strongly expressed." He continued, "I will never forget the reaction of the staff when JAEJUNG finished his first shoot.
The eyes of all the staff, including the director, writer, and camera director, were filled with hearts. Even the male camera director, who is older than Jaejung, was so enthralled by Jaejung's charm that he decided to use new camera equipment.
In his 21st year, Kim Jaejung is a man who has the cuteness of a professional idol and the savory aroma of cheonggukjang (a type of soybean fermented paste).
"I was dizzy," he added. He was impressed by Jaejung's cooking skills, especially on his days off, when he would cook a huge amount of Musaengchae (a salad made with raw radish).
In response, PD Lee YuMi said, "When I see her using a knife boldly and cooking without measuring, just by eye, it seems like she's cooking carelessly, but
"What made me feel he had great skill was that he never made any mistakes. His many years of cooking experience had given him the ability to meticulously control the heat, etc."
He continued, "JAEJUNG's unique recipe creation is also very interesting.
He has many recipes that he has created naturally while cooking and eating Korean food himself. Although the taste is familiar, the process of how he got there is different, and there are many unique recipes that he discovered through his own experience and sense.
He also knows how to use various seasonings in the right places and with good taste to adjust the flavor. In the future, we will be revealing more of JAEJUNG's unique recipes on 'Convenience Store Restaurant,'" he said.
It has raised expectations for future episodes. What kind of story will JAEJUNG tell and what kind of appearance will he show in the future of "Convenience Store Restaurant"? PD Lee YuMi said, "JAEJUNG
The story of Jaejung's peaceful family is awaiting us, including his parents and nine siblings. The more we meet Jaejung, the warmer and more stable he is, but the source of his stability is love.
I felt that they were a very overflowing family. We will be seeing a lot of cute youngest member Jaejung, who was raised with the love of his parents and eight sisters, on "Convenience Store Restaurant" in the future.
Once again, I'd like to thank JAEJUNG for showing us a different side to his charm on stage. I hope the viewers will look forward to it too."
Thus, JAEJUNG instantly took control of "Convenience Store Restaurant" from the very first moment he appeared on the show, capturing the hearts of viewers.
Jaejung, the heart of Asia, has succeeded in appearing on a terrestrial variety show for the first time in 15 years with "Convenience Store Restaurant." Curiosity and expectations are high for Jaejung's charming story that will continue in "Convenience Store Restaurant" in the future.
Meanwhile, KBS 2TV's "New Product Launch - Convenience Store Restaurant" is broadcast every Friday at 8:30 p.m. in Korea.