Young Tak went all the way to Miryang at the call of Ji Seung-hyun.

Young Tak appears on 'Fun-Staurant' following a call from Ji Seung-hyun. In the KBS 2TV variety show 'Fun-Staurant' airing at 8:30 PM on the 18th, the second story of Ji Seung-hyun, who continues a '5-days city, 2-days country' lifestyle in Miryang, will be revealed. The focus is not just on food. The point where the long-standing connection between the two, who are high school seniors and juniors from Andong, changes the atmosphere of the show is a key highlight.

A Trot Relief Pitcher Arrives in Miryang Life

Ji Seung-hyun recently joined 'Fun-Staurant' as a new 'Fun-Chef,' showing his daily life in a rural house in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do. '5-days city, 2-days country' refers to a lifestyle where one works in the city during the week and stays in the countryside on weekends. While continuing his acting career, Ji Seung-hyun revealed himself using firewood and traditional cauldrons in Miryang and preparing meals with ingredients from his vegetable garden. The scene of the actor, who left a strong impression as General Yang Gyu in 'Korea-Khitan War' and Kim Ji-sang in 'Good Partner,' cooking in a rural yard explains the reason why the program appointed him as a new 'Fun-Chef.'

In the broadcast on the 18th, Young Tak joins that lifestyle. Ji Seung-hyun faces a situation where he must sing in front of village elders, and Young Tak takes on the role of lifting the mood in this setting. Young Tak's appearance is different in nature from a simple guest appearance. As a singer with extensive trot stage experience enters a rural village meeting, Ji Seung-hyun's unfamiliar rural life gains much more variety-show energy.

Long-standing Seniors and Juniors from Andong

The two are known to be from Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and are high school seniors and juniors with a two-year age difference. In this broadcast, Young Tak says of Ji Seung-hyun, "If Seung-hyun hyung calls, I'll go even to the end of the earth." While it may sound like an exaggerated variety show comment, their connection was not built solely for a single broadcast.

Young Tak and Ji Seung-hyun have mentioned each other's names on other variety shows in the past. A story was introduced on air where Young Tak contacted his school senior, Ji Seung-hyun, during a time when he needed help, and Ji Seung-hyun readily responded. This year, on tvN STORY's 'Handsome Trot,' Young Tak also lent his strength to Ji Seung-hyun's trot challenge. Therefore, this appearance on 'Fun-Staurant' is less of a sudden meeting and more of a scene where a long-standing senior-junior relationship reappears on the variety screen.

'Fun-Staurant' Saves Relationships More Than Food

'Fun-Staurant' is a program format where stars reveal their daily lives and food, finding menus within them. The reason Ji Seung-hyun's episode is interesting is that it doesn't stop at just showing cooking skills. As the house in Miryang, the vegetable garden managed by his mother-in-law, and meetings with village elders unfold in sequence, Ji Seung-hyun's lifestyle is naturally revealed. When Young Tak enters, the story expands from one person's rural lifestyle to the regional connection between the two.

In variety shows, guests are often consumed as promotional devices. However, in this case, it is relatively clear why Young Tak had to come to Ji Seung-hyun's location. The two share common ground through their region and school, and Young Tak is the person best suited to resolve the situation where singing is needed. When Ji Seung-hyun's introverted side meets Young Tak's stage-friendly nature, even the small space of the Miryang village community center becomes a sufficient stage.

Scenes to Watch in the 18th Broadcast

The watching point of this episode is not so much what song Young Tak sings, but how naturally the relationship between the two appears within Ji Seung-hyun's life in Miryang. In his first appearance, Ji Seung-hyun already expressed his affection for rural life, saying, "I have achieved my dream of 5-days city, 2-days country." The broadcast on the 18th can show that this lifestyle is not just a solo hobby but a way of connecting with people around him.

Viewers will see Young Tak's performance, Ji Seung-hyun's reaction, and their chemistry with the village elders. The next scene to look for is clear: how the long-standing friendship of the Andong seniors and juniors leads to warm laughter within the food stories of 'Fun-Staurant.'