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Jo Woo-jong Challenges for Western Cuisine Cooking Certification ('Same Bed, Different Dreams 2')

KIM Soyoun
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2025-10-19 16:39:51
‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’. Photo | SBS
‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’. Photo | SBS

On the broadcast, Jo Woo-jong is taking on the challenge of becoming a certified Western cuisine cook.

In the SBS entertainment program ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 – You Are My Destiny’ (hereafter ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams’), airing on Monday, the 20th at 10:10 PM, the ‘sharp-edged (?) daily life’ of the couple Jo Woo-jong and Jung Da-eun, who have returned after 10 months, will be revealed.

Jo Woo-jong caught attention by revealing, “I have been attending a cooking academy for 8 months,” appearing in a chef's uniform. He expressed his pressure, stating that he is preparing for the practical exam for the Western cuisine certification, saying, “Two random dishes will be selected from 30 menus. It’s even harder than the media exam I took 20 years ago.” In response, the MCs empathized with the high difficulty of the cooking certification exam, saying, “Even Yang Se-hyung, who is good at cooking, found this exam tough,” and “This is not an ordinary exam.”

Jo Woo-jong, who calls himself a ‘late-blooming student in his fifties,’ not only attends the academy as the top student but also actively participates in voluntary reviews and mock exams, expressing his ambitious determination by saying, “I have been sharpening my skills (during this time).” It is said that everyone was surprised by Jo Woo-jong's unprecedented level of immersion, as he continues to practice tirelessly at home. People are curious about the real reason behind Jo Woo-jong's challenge for the Western cuisine certification.

On the day of the practical exam, Jo Woo-jong could not hide his anxiety, saying, “I’m more nervous than for the announcer exam.” He even complained of breathing difficulties, saying, “I can’t breathe,” which made the watching MCs tense. On the other hand, the efforts of his wife, Jung Da-eun, who volunteered to ride along for her husband, are also anticipated. She meticulously controlled her husband’s deep breaths, opening the curtain for a special ‘support relay.’ Notably, Jung Da-eun prepared a ‘limited edition special edition’ that is one of a kind in the world, surprising everyone.

However, Jo Woo-jong and Jung Da-eun soon faced an unexpected crisis that shocked the studio. On their way to the exam venue, wife Jung Da-eun got lost. As the entry time approached, Jo Woo-jong’s anxiety peaked, and he exclaimed, “I feel like I’m going to throw up. I feel like I’m going to die,” falling into an unprecedented state of confusion.

The MCs could not hide their anxiety, saying, “Aren’t you going to miss the exam?” and “It seems like you will be disqualified.” Will Jo Woo-jong be able to overcome the entry crisis and obtain the Western cuisine cooking certification he has been preparing for over 8 months? The scene of Jo Woo-jong’s Western cuisine cooking certification exam and whether he passed will be revealed on SBS ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams’ airing on Monday, the 20th at 10:10 PM.

[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]

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