Broadcaster Jang Seong-kyu reveals his thrift tech secrets.
In the T-Cast E Channel entertainment program ‘From One to Ten’ airing at 8 PM on the 20th, Jang Seong-kyu, who has transformed into a ‘Knowledge Strong MC’, and Kang Ji-young engage in a thrilling generational battle and delightful nostalgic talk on the theme of ‘The Foods We Loved Back Then’. The ‘National School Generation’ born in 1983, Jang Seong-kyu, and the ‘Elementary School Generation’ born in 1989, Kang Ji-young, evoke childhood emotions and unleash a ‘Latte Talk’ that takes viewers back to their school days.
In particular, the two engage in a fierce ranking battle for the top two nostalgic foods without any compromise. Jang Seong-kyu names the ‘Electric Roasted Chicken’, which dominated the late 1990s as the ‘Top Tier Late Night Snack’, as his number one choice, calling it an ‘unforgettable taste of memories’ for the older generation.
When electric roasted chicken was first sold in Korea, it was a food that could only be enjoyed on payday due to its high price. Jang Seong-kyu states, “Electric roasted chicken is a memory with my father,” and adds, “I want to elevate it to number one for all fathers who endured the weight of being the breadwinner and brought home electric roasted chicken in a yellow envelope for their families.”
In response, Kang Ji-young strongly supports ‘Canmo○’, known for its signature swinging chairs and snowflake bingsu, as the ‘symbol of nostalgia’. This place, the first fresh fruit specialty store in the country, was known for its fresh and tangy menu and charming interior, making it a ‘must-visit spot for dates’ back in the day. It also claimed the title of the original ‘value-for-money café’ with its unlimited refill toast.
Kang Ji-young expresses the generational difference by saying, “Isn’t my memory more important than my father’s? For my generation, Canmo○ was like ‘Is there really a place like this?’” To which Jang Seong-kyu responds, “You’re very American-style…” shaking his head and causing laughter.
Additionally, in this broadcast, Jang Seong-kyu shocks everyone by revealing a secret ‘allowance story’ from his school days. He honestly confesses, “I didn’t have a set allowance, but I liked money from a young age,” and is expected to surprise viewers with his thrift tech secret of saving a whopping 4 million won over three years in middle school.
Moreover, nostalgic flavors that everyone has missed at least once will make an appearance, including the iconic family restaurant and birthday party spot T○I Barbecue Ribs, the ice cream giant known as C○lstone Stone Plate Ice Cream, the beloved J○s Cheese Ribs known for its perfect combination of spicy ribs and cheese, the Papa○s Chicken Burger with its crispy batter and juicy chicken, and the value-for-money fine dining Han○deli Doria for teens.
A feast of food talk that stimulates laughter, empathy, and nostalgia, the intergenerational ‘Nostalgic Gourmet Battle’ will unfold in T-Cast E Channel’s ‘From One to Ten’ airing on October 20 at 8 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
