From Dalgona to Tape Candy: SUNGHOON Brings Nostalgic School Snack Memories to 'IDOL'S TABLE'

SUNGHOON provided a variety of nostalgic K-snacks, including dalgona and tape candy, during a recent episode of the Mnet global food talk show 'IDOL'S TABLE'. The cast members participated in a dalgona shape challenge where those who failed were required to stay ten seats behind.

Nostalgic snacks enjoyed in school cafeterias were laid out on the table. In this episode of the Mnet global food talk show 'IDOL'S TABLE', K-snacks prepared by SUNGHOON drove the conversation among the cast members.

"If you don't pass, you have to stay" Dalgona challenge

After finishing lunch, the cast began a full-scale "trip down memory lane" while facing the snacks prepared by SUNGHOON. SUNGHOON stated that he prepared K-snacks to provide the perfect conclusion to this nostalgic journey, and the cast members expressed anticipation, recalling memories of carrying snacks in their bags during their school days.

The first to appear was dalgona. Upon seeing the shapes for the dalgona challenge, the cast members expressed their excitement for the snacks in an atmosphere reminiscent of being in a school snack shop. In particular, a tense situation unfolded during the process of having to maintain the dalgona shape. The video captured the cast expressing their intention to take on the challenge, mentioning a situation where those who fail to pass must remain ten seats behind. While they showed a strong will to succeed by immersing themselves in the task of successfully creating the dalgona shapes, laughter ensued as failures were ultimately declared.

"It doesn't taste special, but I can't stop" The strange charm of tape candy

Following the dalgona, various other snacks such as jjondeugi and tape candy were introduced. Facing the jjondeugi, the cast members built rapport by mentioning the specific way to eat it—that it is most delicious when slightly toasted over a fire.

The most unique reaction came from the tape candy. Regarding the taste of the tape candy, the video mentioned that it does not actually have a special flavor, yet explained that it has a charm that makes one keep eating even though it isn't particularly tasty. The conversation centered on the unique characteristic of being unable to stop eating it despite the lack of a special taste.

The cast expressed their gratitude for the substantial snack selection prepared by SUNGHOON, noting that the table felt even more special because SUNGHOON provided a hearty meal as well as nostalgic snacks. Beyond being simple desserts, the nostalgic snacks served as a medium for the cast to continue their conversation while reminiscing about their school years.

Source: Mnet K-POP (YouTube)