Veteran Actress Kang Bu-ja Reveals Close Ties with Son Heung-min, Stuns Lee Young-pyo with 'Spicy Foodie Commentary'

Veteran actress Kang Bu-ja has revealed her close relationship with football star Son Heung-min, leaving commentator Lee Young-pyo flustered with her 'spicy foodie commentary.'

On the upcoming episode of KBS2TV's 'Baedalwasuda,' airing on the 3rd, Kang Bu-ja will appear as a special customer alongside Lee Young-pyo, promising to deliver laughter with their witty banter.

Introducing the braised anglerfish from her 40-year favorite restaurant, Kang Bu-ja likened it to 'Lee Kang-in's cross met by Oh Hyeon-gyu's shot,' showcasing her unique 'football-style foodie commentary.' The actress, who calls herself a '60-year football superfan,' also surprised everyone by revealing she had personally contacted Son Heung-min after meeting him on a flight.

Furthermore, she impressed everyone by rattling off the names of foreign football players, earning a standing ovation from the studio audience. She didn't hold back from asking questions that football fans have long been curious about, such as whether national team players travel in economy or business class on away games, and how much players receive for icon matches.

Notably, a question about players needing to use the restroom during matches led Kang Bu-ja to disclose that she had witnessed such an incident during a real game, astonishing the guests. Lee Young-pyo also shared a similar anecdote. When Jo Woo-jong revealed a past behind-the-scenes story from World Cup commentary, Lee Young-pyo humorously replied, 'Commentary is important, but my life was more important,' filling the studio with laughter.

Kang Bu-ja's unfiltered commentary shone throughout the episode. When asked to name the best commentator among Lee Young-pyo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Park Ji-sung, she promptly chose 'Ahn Jung-hwan,' even telling off hosts Lee Young-ja and Kim Sook, who seemed to be considering Lee Young-pyo's feelings, by saying, 'Are you telling me to say yes just because he's next to you?' Lee Young-pyo, while admitting Ahn Jung-hwan was more 'entertaining,' quickly retaliated by calling Ahn Jung-hwan 'picky,' showcasing their playful rivalry.

Viewers can catch Kang Bu-ja's refreshingly honest and bold commentary on the 3rd at 9:50 PM on KBS2TV's 'Baedalwasuda.'

Netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'Kang Bu-ja's wit is so refreshing,' 'Wow, she's personally in touch with Son Heung-min!', and 'Confirmed, she's a football commentary expert.'