Kim Jaejoong's heartfelt confession on ‘New Menu Launch Pyeon Restaurant’ captivated viewers.
According to Nielsen Korea, the viewership rating for the KBS2 entertainment program ‘New Menu Launch Pyeon Restaurant’ (hereafter ‘Pyeon Restaurant’), which aired on January 24, recorded a nationwide rating of 4.2%. The broadcast featured the youngest son Kim Jaejoong from a family of daughters and the sincere stories of his sisters, along with the cooking process of a nourishing dish prepared with love for Lee Sang-woo's wife, Kim So-yeon. It was a time when the honest charm of the stars in their daily lives captivated the audience.
Among them, Kim Jaejoong drew attention by openly sharing his story about being adopted for the first time with his sisters. On that day, Kim Jaejoong met with his three sisters at his parents' home. The four sisters, who appeared for the first time on ‘Pyeon Restaurant’, have cherished and cared for Kim Jaejoong since he was young, and they still call him “son.” Upon seeing Kim Jaejoong, two of his sisters immediately expressed their affection with a warm hug.
Kim Jaejoong then shared super simple recipes that anyone could follow for his cooking-challenged sisters. The siblings, who made delicious food together, sat around the table and reminisced about the past. Adopted by his current family at the age of three, Kim Jaejoong was particularly frail during his childhood, which caused his family concern. His sisters shared their feelings, saying, “(Jaejoong) used to have a nosebleed every other day,” reflecting on how difficult it was at that time.
The conversation then shifted to when Kim Jaejoong first moved to Seoul to pursue his dream of becoming a singer. At that time, his sisters expressed their disappointment that he never asked for help, even though they were struggling financially and working various part-time jobs. Kim Jaejoong said, “I was afraid of being a burden to my sisters.” His deep-heartedness made his sisters feel heartbroken once again.
The siblings then brought up the topic of Kim Jaejoong's adoption, which they had been hesitant to discuss until now. His sisters recalled the day they first met their brother Kim Jaejoong. In particular, the fourth sister became emotional, saying, “When Jaejoong first came to our house…” On that day, Kim Jaejoong, who said it was the first time he talked about his adoption with his sisters, stated, “I don’t think the fact that I was adopted is important. The present is more important. My current family is very precious.” He also shared his beliefs about adoption, drawing attention.
The moment Kim Jaejoong spoke about his beliefs regarding adoption and the true meaning of family recorded a viewership rating of 6.8% per minute, marking the ‘Best 1 Minute’ of the broadcast. Afterwards, Kim Jaejoong told his sisters, “I think it will be more enjoyable and I look forward to it because I can comfortably talk about the things that have been frustrating me. Let’s live happily together,” with a bright smile. Following the broadcast, many viewers showed enthusiastic support.
‘Pyeon Restaurant’ airs every Friday at 8:30 PM.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
