"Try Not to Eat" K-Drama Foods

Introduction

• Premise: Participants are tempted with iconic Korean foods from popular K-Dramas and must try not to eat them.
• Hosts: Nicole and others
• Concept: There’s a punishment for eating the foods. If viewers enjoy the episode, more parts will be created.

Foods Featured

Round 1: Korean Fried Chicken Nugget with Spicy Honey Glaze and Beer ("My Demon")

• Actress: Highly popular in various K-Dramas.
• Food: Fried chicken seems crispy and delicious.
• Punishment: Not clearly stated.
• Outcome: Mixed decisions to eat or not.

Round 2: Sundubu-Jjigae ("Itaewon Class")

• Description: A comforting tofu soup.
• Observation: Restaurant and cooking progression seen in the drama.
• Outcome: Most participants decided to eat it.

Round 3: Naengmyeon ("Crash Landing on You")

• Description: North Korean cold noodle dish.
• Historical Note: Dish has been made since the Joseon Dynasty.
• Outcome: Participants enjoyed the dish and some couldn’t resist trying it.

Round 4: Makgeolli ("Vincenzo")

• Description: Sparkling rice wine served with Bonchon.
• Cultural Aspect: Drinking culture when dining with elders in Korea.
• Outcome: Participants drank and enjoyed it; one participant gets to keep the bottle.

Round 5: Egg Drop Sandwich ("Hospital Playlist")

• Description: Sweet and savory egg sandwich.
• Cultural Impact: Drama raised awareness about organ donation.
• Outcome: Highly appreciated, many participants ate it.

Challenge End: Korean BBQ Feast ("Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo")

• Description: Featuring foods like Korean BBQ, Tteokbokki, corn cheese, etc.
• Outcome: Thought to be a reward but realized they miss out due to eating earlier.

Food Punishment

• Final Dish: Salty Cake ("My Demon")
• Description: Cake made with a high amount of salt, supposed to be a joke dish.
• Outcome: Found inedible by participants, reactions of disgust.

Conclusion

• Closing Remarks: Encouraged viewers to comment on what K-Dramas and foods to include in the next parts.