Park Ji-hyun Serves 'Royal Feast' to Legend Nam Jin on 'Home Alone'

Singer Park Ji-hyun met with legendary trot singer Nam Jin, sparking considerable interest among fans.

On the MBC variety show 'Home Alone,' aired on December 21st, Park Ji-hyun invited Nam Jin over and prepared a special meal, showcasing a heartwarming interaction between the two artists.

Park Ji-hyun prepared a lavish spread, featuring premium ingredients like abalone and skate, sourced directly from her hometown, Mokpo. She explained, "I prepared this for senior Nam Jin, who represents Mokpo. Although I greeted him during the holidays, our schedules didn't align. He suggested we meet, so I wanted to show my sincerity through this meal."

Despite her nervousness about meeting Nam Jin privately for the first time, Park Ji-hyun expressed her excitement. Nam Jin warmly welcomed the junior artist, saying, "I've been keeping up with your news. I wanted to meet you."

Upon tasting the meticulously prepared meal, Nam Jin exclaimed, "It's too delicious to eat alone. It's not easy to eat something this good. In my life, this is the first time a junior artist from Jeolla-do has brought food like this," showering Park Ji-hyun with praise. He added affectionately, "It would be great if Ji-hyun could carry on my legacy."

Nam Jin then requested to see Park Ji-hyun perform his song 'Nest' on stage, expressing his curiosity about her style. They watched a video of her rendition from her concert, and Park Ji-hyun received direct feedback from the original singer himself. Nam Jin lauded her, stating, "She's incredibly talented. Her physique and build are perfect for a singer who needs to dance."

At the end of the broadcast, Park Ji-hyun described Nam Jin as a "reliable, old tree" and expressed her deep respect, wishing him continued health and happiness, calling him "Our eternal Nam Jin."

Netizens reacted warmly to the broadcast, with comments like 'As expected of Nam Jin! It's heartwarming to hear him praise Park Ji-hyun,' 'It's great to see the two Mokpo representatives meet,' and 'Park Ji-hyun's cooking skills are amazing! It's no wonder Nam Jin was impressed.'