President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung to Appear on JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' for Chuseok Special

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President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung to Appear on JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' for Chuseok Special

Eunji Choi · October 3, 2025 at 01:58

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung are set to appear on JTBC's popular variety show, 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator'.

According to an official from the Presidential Office on the 2nd, the presidential couple will be featured in the Chuseok special episode airing on the 5th. This marks President Lee's first appearance on a variety program since taking office, drawing significant public attention.

During the broadcast, the presidential couple will act as 'K-Food ambassadors,' introducing viewers to Korea's fresh, seasonal agricultural and marine products, as well as various traditional Chuseok dishes. They are also expected to share their favorite Korean food menus and cherished memories related to the Chuseok holiday, creating a warm and engaging segment.

'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' is broadcast not only domestically but also globally through Netflix. The Presidential Office expressed their expectations, stating, "We anticipate this appearance will convey the warm sentiments of the holiday season to the public and introduce the new charm of K-Culture through K-food to global viewers."

JTBC had previously heightened viewer anticipation by announcing the appearance of the presidential couple in a preview video, hinting at "the most legendary guests ever."

Netizens reacted positively to the news, with comments such as, "It's fascinating to see the President and First Lady on a variety show," "Looking forward to the introduction of K-food," and "This will truly capture the holiday spirit."