"What foreigners take as basic gifts when returning home"... The meaning of Korean souvenirs shared in Andong

The cast of the JTBC entertainment program 'Talk Pa One 25 O'Clock' visited a home in Andong and had time to share traditional Korean souvenirs and family history.

Korean souvenirs preferred by foreigners: fans and passport holders

In the video, the cast members visited a grandmother's house in Andong to spend time with the family and discussed souvenirs that foreigners prefer when visiting South Korea. Mentioning items they had gifted to their parents when they visited Andong for their honeymoons in the past, the cast members cited fans and passport holders as typical Korean gifts that foreigners take back to their hometowns. This demonstrates that items containing Korea's traditional beauty are establishing themselves as practical yet symbolic souvenirs for foreigners.

The cast's childhood and moments of 'drastic changes' through photos

While looking through photos containing traces of the family, the childhood appearances of the cast members were revealed, drawing attention. Through family photos hanging in the grandmother's house, the cast members found resemblances among each other and mentioned the mystery of genetics. In particular, while looking at old photos, the cast members humorously reminisced about their respective growth processes. Jun Hyun-moo mentioned his appearance at the time while looking at his childhood photo, and other cast members livened up the atmosphere with joking remarks about changes during their growth process, such as environmental pollution or puberty. One cast member mentioned that their face began to change during their second year of middle school as environmental pollution issues and puberty coincided, while another cast member revealed a graduation photo capturing the expression of their puberty years in high school when they were dissatisfied with everything.

The atmosphere of Andong's home-cooked meals and holiday food

After viewing the photos, the cast members participated in a cooking session filled with the grandmother's touch. In the video, recipes using bread soaked in milk appeared along with foods that allow one to feel the holiday atmosphere. The cast members shared the secret to creating a soft texture while making meat dishes, participating in a cooking process that exudes an atmosphere similar to Korean holiday food. In particular, they shared the secret of using bread soaked in milk to add softness and stickiness to meat dishes, and the cooking process using ingredients such as pumpkin flowers showed a connection to traditional Korean food culture.

Source: JTBC Entertainment (YouTube)