Mandu, Tteokbokki, and Fireworks... A Record of the Golden Holiday from 9 Years Ago

In October 2017, the scenery of that autumn, when the longest golden holiday in history arrived, was summoned once again. KBS 'Stand in Line' captured the vibrant scenes of people enjoying the long holiday through records spanning from late September to early October 2017.

"Where is the beginning and where is the end?" Endless waiting lines and the temptation of mandu

The heat of the holiday was fully revealed in the long waiting lines at the departure halls and the footsteps of citizens heading toward famous restaurants. At the time, crowds gathered at the airport departure halls to the point where it was difficult to gauge where they ended, and the night sky was adorned with spectacular fireworks exploding to the melody. Citizens poured out admiration while watching the fragments of fireworks etched into the night sky.

At the center of the food tour was a long line of mandu restaurants. Facing the massive crowd filling the front of the shop, the cast members were shocked by the length of the line, asking, "Where is the beginning and where is the end?" When the hint of a mandu restaurant was given to those who had come knowing only the address, the cast members finally tasted the mandu after the wait. In particular, the pan-fried mandu, called 'Meat Earthquake Mandu,' drew attention with its lively texture of fillings. Mandu with a kimchi base and tteokbokki with a standout rice cake texture were chosen as popular menus among the cast. Regarding the taste of the mandu, the cast mentioned that there was a mix of crunchy and soft ingredients inside the mandu.

Popularity polls and unexpected endings

During the meal, a pleasant popularity poll among the cast members followed. Laughter erupted every time the voting results were announced amidst the tension of waiting for names to be called. Whenever a specific person's name was not called or an unexpected result occurred, the cast members expressed both disappointment and joy simultaneously. During the voting process, an intense verification process was repeatedly repeated over whether the votes exceeded five or not.

The moment of choice that followed the meal added to the tension. Unexpected situations that occurred during the process of choosing a menu or paying the bill heightened the atmosphere on site. A tense atmosphere continued, such as situations where water could be spilled or preparing towels, and ultimately, the person who ended up bearing the cost as a result of the choice concluded the situation by saying, "I'll pay it coolly." The 2017 golden holiday was filled with moments like these, where delicious food and unpredictable joy intersected.

Source: original video (YouTube)