[Sportschosun Kim So-hee] Actor Ji Seung-hyun is set to reveal his self-sufficient life in Miryang.
Ji Seung-hyun will make his first appearance as a new cast member on KBS 2TV's 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' on Thursday the 11th. Ji, a veteran actor who left a strong impression in the 2023 KBS drama 'Korea–Khitan War' as General Yang Gyu, a hero who helped save the nation, is known for his outstanding acting. The production team of 'Fun-Staurant' previously said, "There will be a surprising twist from the very first shoot," adding, "You can look forward to it." As a result, attention is focused on what kind of everyday life he will reveal on the show.
The VCR of Ji Seung-hyun, which will be unveiled that day, begins in a quiet rural village and immediately sparks curiosity. That is because Ji has long been associated with the image of an intelligent city man, even serving as the MC of KBS's 'Conversations with the Past' with his trustworthy voice. But he shocked everyone by drinking gushing birch sap in the morning, showing a side that felt almost like a new-age nature man.
In response, Ji Seung-hyun said, "I made my dream of living five days in the city and two days in the countryside come true." The phrase refers to a lifestyle in which one works in the city for five days and spends two days healing in the countryside. It turns out that Ji works as an actor in the city for five days and spends the other two days in Miryang, enjoying a more relaxed pace of life.
Ji Seung-hyun's life in Miryang was full of surprises. He cooked breakfast over a wood fire and in a cast-iron cauldron using ingredients he harvested himself from his garden. Everyone was left in awe of how he could instantly whip up dishes depending on the ingredients, calling him "a real expert." During cooking, he suddenly appeared holding a shovel, turning the set upside down. What led Ji Seung-hyun to become the show's first-ever "shovel chef"?
His unexpected charm also came through in full. He often seemed deeply immersed in writing, muttering romantic, poem-like lines to himself, and he kept the mood light with spontaneous dad jokes. Kim Jae-joong, who became completely captivated by Ji's charm, reportedly exclaimed, "He's such a unique character." Ji Seung-hyun's surprising life in Miryang, which is expected to win over both the 'Fun-Staurant' cast and viewers from the very first shoot, will air on KBS 2TV's 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11.
Reporter Kim So-hee yaqqol@sportschosun.com
