“Let’s Have a Meal,” a Historic First Setback… Failure in Hannam-dong, Moving to Convenience Store

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JTBC's "Let's Eat Together" failed to find a meal companion after just four broadcasts.

The fourth episode of "Let's Eat Together" was released on the 31st of last month. Kim Hee-sun and Tak Jae-hoon embarked on a meal challenge in Hannam-dong, Seoul, with local friend Lee Gyu-hyung and chef Lee Yeon-bok.

However, Hannam-dong proved to be a formidable challenge. The meal expedition team had previously boasted a 100% success rate in Seongbuk-dong, Yeonhui-dong, and Eunpyeong Hanok Village.

This time, though, it was different. Despite Lee Gyu-hyung's efforts as a "10-year resident of Hannam-dong," the program faced its first setback. They were unable to meet any locals properly.

Fifty minutes into the broadcast, the first signs of life were detected near a front gate. The residents even seemed to recognize Kim Hee-sun and welcomed her. Hopes were high, but it ultimately led to failure.

As a result, the convenience store meal rule was unveiled. Participants were required to create a meal using convenience store ingredients within an average consumer limit of 10,710 won.

They presented a variety of convenience store recipes. Kim Hee-sun created her "Kim Hee-sun Set" using frozen pizza, while Lee Yeon-bok flavored his jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) with onions and hot dogs.

With the limited budget, they even managed to prepare a dessert. Lee Gyu-hyung topped vanilla ice cream with chocolate snacks and potato chips, completing a plausible dessert menu.

Meanwhile, "Let's Eat Together" will shift its broadcast schedule from Thursday to Tuesday. Starting from the 5th, it will air every Tuesday at 8:50 PM.

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