MC Jang Sung-kyu Reveals He First Visited a Family Restaurant Thanks to a Friend's Birthday Party Due to Financial Struggles

MC Jang Sung-kyu, known as the 'Cheongdam-dong Landlord,' confessed his past financial difficulties.

In the Tcast E channel program 'From One to Ten,' which aired on the 20th, hosts Jang Sung-kyu and Kang Ji-young ignited a 'latte talk' session, reminiscing about 'food memories we cherished back in the day.'

The top-ranked 'late-night snack from the past' was electric-roasted whole chicken, which Jang Sung-kyu strongly recommended as number one, stating, 'It's a symbol of respect for all fathers who bore the weight of being the head of the household.' The second place was awarded to Kanmola's snowflake shaved ice, once a 'pilgrimage site for students,' where Jang Sung-kyu humorously confessed, 'I'm the type to be very observant of others, so I asked my wife to ask for a refill.'

Third place went to Popeyes, which was once a 'fast-food giant' alongside Lotteria but unfortunately withdrew from the Korean market. The show also delved into the origin story of TGI Friday's, a once-iconic spot for birthday parties. Jang Sung-kyu recalled, 'My family wasn't well-off back then, so I visited a family restaurant for the first time thanks to an invitation to a wealthy friend's birthday party.'

The episode also featured interesting success stories, including the beginnings of 'Jjokkeul-jjokkeul' pubs, and a lineup of nostalgic foods like 'Daewang Castella,' Mr. Pizza's salad bar, and others, stirring up viewers' memories.

'From One to Ten,' featuring 10 pieces of fascinating trivia, airs every Monday at 8 PM on Tcast E channel.

Netizens reacted warmly to Jang Sung-kyu's candid confession, with comments like 'It's refreshing to see Jang Sung-kyu be so honest,' and 'I also waited for my friend's birthday to go to a family restaurant when I was young.' Many expressed nostalgia for the featured foods, reminiscing about their own past experiences.