Cha Seung Won shares cooking secrets in the mountains, showcasing great chemistry with Do Hun

In a setting filled with the rustic charm of the mountains, Cha Seung Won showcased both his relaxed demeanor as a senior and his culinary expertise. While sharing the squid stew prepared by Do Hun, Cha Seung Won offered detailed advice to help him perfect the dish. The peaceful mountain atmosphere blended seamlessly with Cha Seung Won's seasoned presence, capturing everyone's attention.

Do Hun showed his sincerity by preparing squid stew for his senior using a recipe learned from his mother. Cha Seung Won guided the cooking process by providing specific instructions, such as the amount of onion to use, the timing for adding chili peppers, and how to season the dish using minced garlic and fish sauce. He shared practical tips, such as advising to adjust the amount of onion if too much was added, or adding about two spoonfuls of red chili paste to balance the flavor. He further enhanced the quality of the dish by providing meticulous guidance on the seasoning process, which included combining minced garlic, Dashida, red chili powder, and fish sauce.

Meeting Siwol the Puppy and Whimsical Conversations

The highlight of the mountain life was Siwol, a puppy that appeared on set. Cha Seung Won expressed his delight upon seeing Siwol, but when the wary puppy avoided him, he jokingly remarked, "I guess he finds me scary." Do Hun introduced Siwol, leading to a natural conversation, and the two formed a comfortable bond like older and younger brothers, transcending their age gap. After confirming their ages—Cha Seung Won born in '91 and Do Hun in '98—they established an informal relationship, with Cha Seung Won telling him, "Just call me 'Hyung' comfortably."

Cha Seung Won's Wit Leading the Atmosphere

During the cooking process, Cha Seung Won also made savvy requests to the camera director. He took charge of the atmosphere by suggesting filming angles to better capture how ingredients like zucchini and radish blended together. His specific request to "focus on this part since the ingredients are interacting with each other" demonstrated his veteran sensibility. He also added entertainment value by teasing Do Hun about cleaning up, such as washing the dishes. He showed his wit by jokingly warning Do Hun that he would "get scolded" if he didn't do the dishes, even looking out for the dishwashing to ensure smooth filming.

Mountain Charm and Natural Daily Life

Daily life in the mountains was filled with unexpected moments, such as the lack of shorts, and natural conversations. Cha Seung Won blended into the mountain lifestyle by commenting on Do Hun's attire and heading out together to pick vegetables. He also captured the essence of mountain living by observing the dishes and the surrounding environment. From unpacking luggage and lighting a fire in the brazier to the rustic, handmade-looking dishes, the mountain scenery combined with the chemistry between Cha Seung Won and Do Hun to create picture-perfect moments.