Oh My Girl's Mimi Leads a Food Tour, Uniting Generations with MZ Memes on 'Where Will You Flee?'
Oh My Girl's Mimi transformed into a meme master on the entertainment program 'Where Will You Flee?' (literal translation of 'Eodiro Twilji Molla'), leading Kim Dae-ho and Ahn Jae-hyun into the world of MZ generation memes and showcasing her vibrant entertainment skills. 'Where Will You Flee?' is a program where restaurant owners directly recommend their favorite local restaurants without intervention from the production team. Mimi appeared as the second guest on the 6th episode.
Mimi's unreserved reactions and candid remarks created a delightful synergy with Kim Dae-ho, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Jonathan, transcending generations and entertaining viewers. Her mere presence filled the broadcast with energetic vibes from the start, adding a fresh twist to the program's concept of a 'lifetime restaurant relay' and enhancing its appeal. Mimi expressed her ambition by saying that even getting cast was a matter of 'momentum,' further immersing viewers in the show. Her cheerful energy made everyone anticipate the next journey of 'Where Will You Flee?' even more.
From her first appearance on 'Where Will You Flee?', Mimi made a unique impression. She captivated Kim Dae-ho, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Jonathan with a spectacular dance during the opening and expressed her strong passion for being on the show by saying she even brought her passport. Mimi truly shined with her honest and straightforward way of speaking. When asked about her criteria for choosing a restaurant, she firmly stated, 'Taste is important, but if the service is bad, I'll put down my chopsticks. Kindness is really important,' vividly recreating her expression when encountering an unfriendly owner. Kim Dae-ho jokingly responded to Mimi's bluntness by saying, 'Please don't say those things while looking at me,' eliciting laughter. Mimi's honesty created unexpected tension among the 'Top 3 Foodies' but also added authenticity and fun to the program. She seamlessly integrated into the show and amplified her chemistry with the other members.
The first destination was a dry-aged Korean beef restaurant in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do. This restaurant is famous for its owner's self-taught dry-aging method and is already known as a popular spot nationwide. The deep flavor and tender texture, which varied depending on the aging period, impressed everyone. In particular, Jonathan and Mimi enthusiastically sang the latest meme, 'Who makes this?', causing Kim Dae-ho and Ahn Jae-hyun, who were born in the 80s, to look puzzled and ask, 'Ho-meh-dee what?' Jonathan and Mimi then led a meme lesson, guiding Kim Dae-ho and Ahn Jae-hyun in a meme sing-along, breaking down generational barriers. The owner of the Korean beef restaurant, who satisfied everyone with the high-quality taste, recommended a beef and spicy soup (Yukgaejang) restaurant in Daegu, which he had discovered on a 2-day tour with his daughter, raising expectations for the next destination. Oh My Girl Mimi and the members' fun meme challenge provided viewers with great entertainment and highlighted the charm of 'Where Will You Flee?'
After enjoying delicious Korean beef in Buyeo, the four headed to Daegu for their next restaurant exploration. However, an unexpected challenge awaited them. After driving for two and a half hours, they arrived only to find that the last order time was incorrectly listed on the portal site, and they were too late to order. However, after hearing their heartfelt story of traveling all the way from Buyeo to Daegu, the owner of the beef and spicy soup restaurant kindly accommodated them. The restaurant, with its interior reflecting years of experience, opened a new world of flavor with its deeply flavored beef and spicy soup, in which the scallions were cooked until they were soft. Furthermore, adding ingredients such as seasoned chives enhanced the flavor even more. Mimi raved, 'There are many places that are only famous in name, but this place is the real deal. The owner's favorite restaurant is on a different level.' The owner, who received applause as a 'Special Foodie,' recommended a pork and rice soup restaurant in Gimcheon that made visitors want to return and stimulated anticipation for the next destination. This episode showed that 'Where Will You Flee?' is more than just a restaurant introduction program; it's a program that shares human connection.
After the moving meal in Daegu, the 'Where Will You Flee?' team moved to Gimcheon to find their last restaurant, a famous pork and rice soup restaurant. This place is always crowded with regulars, and luckily, a table was available for the four of them. Mimi wittily persuaded the owner by saying, 'I'll slurp it down and leave,' and they were allowed to eat on the condition that they filmed themselves. This restaurant, which is said to be recognized even by engineers from Busan (the home of pork and rice soup), boasted a perfect combination of flavors, from its signature pork and rice soup to its boiled pork slices. Ahn Jae-hyun praised it, saying, 'My mother's side of the family owns a pig's feet restaurant, so I've eaten a lot, but this place doesn't smell at all. I think I'll come to Gimcheon just to eat this.' Even Mimi, who is known as a dessert enthusiast, declared, 'Thanks to this, I won't be snacking today,' showing her high level of satisfaction with the taste. Regular customers who visited the restaurant also praised it, saying, 'It's worth recommending,' and 'This place is the real deal,' and Kim Dae-ho nodded, saying, 'I realized today that the true representative of K-food is soup and rice.' Oh My Girl Mimi's journey with 'Where Will You Flee?' was filled with taste and emotion.
I think this 'Where Will You Flee?' broadcast became richer and more fun with the addition of Oh My Girl's Mimi. In particular, Mimi went beyond being a simple guest and led the atmosphere by adding her own color to the program's core concept of finding 'lifetime restaurants.' The scenes where she skillfully used MZ generation memes to overcome the generation gap with Kim Dae-ho and Ahn Jae-hyun and create delightful chemistry provided viewers with great laughter. This shows the potential for 'Where Will You Flee?' to evolve beyond a simple eating show into a program that leads to communication and empathy between generations. Also, it is worth noting that the sincere stories and recommendations of the restaurant owners are acting as an important factor in increasing the program's credibility. The owners' actions of sharing warm affection even in the midst of unexpected difficulties provide viewers with a subtle emotion, further amplifying expectations for the 'lifetime restaurant relay' that 'Where Will You Flee?' will draw in the future. If the activities of fresh guests like Mimi continue, 'Where Will You Flee?' is expected to present viewers with even more diverse and interesting travelogues.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/newscake/224055171619
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