Trouble in Paradise? 'Walking Tour Gourmets' Stars Kwon Yul, Yeon Woo-jin, and Lee Jung-shin Declare 'Social Distancing' in Hanoi

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Trouble in Paradise? 'Walking Tour Gourmets' Stars Kwon Yul, Yeon Woo-jin, and Lee Jung-shin Declare 'Social Distancing' in Hanoi

Jihyun Oh · September 24, 2025 at 05:30

The cast of 'Walking Tour Gourmets' – Kwon Yul, Yeon Woo-jin, and Lee Jung-shin – are facing an unprecedented rift as they declare 'social distancing' from the very start of their Hanoi adventure.

Set to air on the 25th, the upcoming episode of Channel S and SK Broadband's co-produced show, 'Walking Tour Gourmets,' will chronicle the trio's chaotic culinary journey through Hanoi, a city hailed as Asia's culinary mecca. Arriving in the historic Old Quarter, Kwon, Yeon, and Lee express their keen anticipation for authentic Vietnamese delights like pho, bun cha, and banh mi.

However, their Vietnam trip immediately hits a snag. The streets, swarming with motorbikes, and a scorching heat exceeding 37 degrees Celsius put the 'walking' travelers under pressure. Overwhelmed by the heat, Kwon Yul throws his hands up, pleading, "Please don't touch me, no touch, please." Lee Jung-shin chimes in, "It's a bit much for guys to be touching arms," showing his discomfort. Yeon Woo-jin escalates the situation by proposing, "Let's play individually today," casting a shadow of tension over their potentially divergent travel plans.

Upon finally reaching a local eatery, another bizarre incident unfolds. While trying banh xeo, Yeon Woo-jin shocks everyone by drinking the accompanying nuoc mam dipping sauce. A startled Lee Jung-shin exclaims, "Hyung, that's not water!" a bewildered Yeon Woo-jin mutters, "So, you can't just drink the sauce, huh?" sparking laughter.

This isn't Yeon Woo-jin's first quirky food moment; he earned the nickname 'Actor Kian 84' in Italy for scooping and drinking seawater. His latest 'fermented fish sauce drinking' escapade is set to etch another legendary moment in his travelogue, earning him the moniker 'Woo-jin 84.'

Catch how the three men overcome their 'social distancing' challenges and witness Yeon Woo-jin's latest 'eating legend' unfold on 'Walking Tour Gourmets,' broadcasting at 9:20 PM on the 25th via Channel S.

Kwon Yul, known for his versatile acting roles, has established himself as a reliable actor since his debut in the 2007 film 'The Evil Twin.' He is also widely loved for his friendly and humorous persona on variety shows. His acting repertoire spans a wide range, from romantic comedies to historical dramas and thrillers, showcasing new charms in every project.