Kim Jae-joong Learns Mother's Secret '100 Million Won Kimchi' Recipe on 'The Manager'

Kim Jae-joong is set to inherit his mother's secret kimchi recipe on the upcoming episode of KBS2's 'The Manager'.

The show, which airs on October 31st, will feature Kim Jae-joong embarking on a culinary journey to replicate his mother's renowned cooking skills.

Previously, during the 'Mom's Hand' special, his mother's diverse recipes garnered significant attention from viewers. This time, the focus is on kimchi, a staple of Korean cuisine, making the reveal of the recipe highly anticipated.

In the episode, Kim Jae-joong visits his parents' home. Concerned about her son, who often spends half the year abroad due to his busy schedule, his mother decides to make him a large batch of kimchi to take back to Japan.

Kim Jae-joong's mother is famous for her exceptional cooking, having run a successful restaurant in Gongju where she reportedly paid off 100 million won in debt within a year. On this episode, she unveils surprising kimchi-making techniques, earning the title of 'Kimchi Master,' and generously shares the recipe for one of her restaurant's signature dishes.

Even Kim Jae-joong, known for his own culinary talents, was astonished, remarking, "Is this really a kimchi recipe? It's amazing." Lee Jung-hyun, watching from the studio, agreed, stating, "I've never seen a kimchi recipe like this before," and vowed to try it herself.

Impressed by the taste of the kimchi made with his mother's tips, Kim Jae-joong prepares a filial piety meal for his parents, featuring 'lotus leaf' as a key ingredient for a healthy and luxurious dish.

During the cooking session, Kim Jae-joong playfully reenacted a famous umbrella scene from the movie 'Classic' with his mother, creating a humorous moment. His intense 'pro idol' gaze during this playful act reportedly made everyone in the studio exclaim with 'heart-fluttering' admiration.

The episode, packed with emotion and fun, showcasing Kim Jae-joong's daily life, his heartwarming chemistry with his mother, and the '100 million won kimchi' recipe, will air on KBS2's 'The Manager' this Friday, October 31st, at 8:30 PM.

Netizens are expressing excitement, commenting things like: "Really curious about the taste of Kim Jae-joong's mom's kimchi," "Kim Jae-joong is a good cook too, looking forward to seeing him make kimchi," and "I definitely want to see the filial piety meal using lotus leaf."