Choo Shin-soo Opens Up About Hall of Fame Dreams and Texas Mansion on 'Please Take Care of the Refrigerator'

Major League Baseball legend Choo Shin-soo will be appearing on JTBC's variety show 'Please Take Care of the Refrigerator,' revealing his candid thoughts and showcasing his overwhelmingly grand refrigerator.

In the episode airing this Sunday, November 14th, at 9 PM, Choo Shin-soo will share 'everything about a legend,' from his feelings about being nominated for the Baseball Hall of Fame to his sprawling Texas mansion.

Having already etched his name in baseball history as the first Asian player to achieve 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases in MLB, Choo Shin-soo recently garnered significant attention as the first Korean to be nominated for the Hall of Fame. As the announcement approaches in January, he expressed cautious optimism while not hiding his deep desire for induction.

"I don't have high expectations," he stated reservedly, but then surprised everyone by confessing, "If I could be inducted, I'd trade everything I have for it." This statement underscored how much the Hall of Fame induction means to him, even beyond his numerous records.

The broadcast will also feature a tour of Choo Shin-soo's 5,500 pyeong (approximately 18,000 square meters) mansion located in Texas. The 'Please Take Care of the Refrigerator' cast members were left in awe, exclaiming, "The kitchen is the size of my entire house," and "This is a restaurant-grade wine cellar."

Fellow guest Ryu Hyun-jin shared a humorous anecdote, revealing, "I've visited with his wife before, and there were so many healthy foods. While tipsy, I raided Shin-soo hyung's refrigerator quite a bit," eliciting big laughs.

Choo Shin-soo's display of various seafood and coffee in his refrigerator earned him a new nickname: 'The Choi Soo-jong of Baseball.' He confessed that although he was strictly a carnivore, he completely changed his diet to include seafood for his wife. The story of how he started drinking coffee, initially not at all, but became addicted while following his wife's habits, warmed the studio atmosphere.

Furthermore, a surprising story will be revealed about how he intended to make his wife's favorite handmade tofu but ultimately couldn't, heightening the anticipation. The episode promises to candidly showcase the immense love and consideration Choo Shin-soo has for his wife, hidden behind his status as a legendary player with a top salary.

Meanwhile, Chef Choi Hyun-suk, showing unusual nervousness, confessed his background in amateur baseball, revealing his fanboy side. After watching a video of him pitching, Choo Shin-soo offered a candid critique, "If the control is like that, it's unsettling from a batter's perspective," drawing laughter. Ryu Hyun-jin also began by saying, "Your pitching form is really good..." before adding a sharp "truth bomb" that left Choi Hyun-suk flustered. The anticipation builds for the broadcast to see what diagnoses the two legends delivered on Chef Choi's pitching.

Choo Shin-soo's dream of reaching the Hall of Fame, his unimaginable Texas lifestyle, and his unwavering love for his wife will be featured on JTBC's 'Please Take Care of the Refrigerator' this Sunday, November 14th, at 9 PM.

Netizens are reacting enthusiastically to Choo Shin-soo's appearance, with comments like "As expected of Choo-jangnim! His scale is different in everything he does," "It's heartwarming to see his loving husband side," and "Chef Choi Hyun-suk's 'truth bomb' legend is here lol."