Actor Son Seok Koo shared a heartwarming story about his mother on the recent episode of "Baekban Gigyeong," which aired on TV Chosun.

The actor introduced a famous naengmyeon restaurant in Daejeon that has been popular for over 70 years.

He ordered soy-marinated grilled beef and naengmyeon and said that the restaurant had a lot to say.

Son Seok Koo shared a touching story about his mother during the episode. He said that when his mother was pregnant with him, she had no friends and had to live in Daejeon because of his father.

She suffered from depression during her pregnancy, and the only comfort she had was coming to the restaurant alone to eat naengmyeon.

Son Seok Koo said that he ate a lot of naengmyeon while he was in his mother's womb, and that's why he thinks he likes naengmyeon.

During the episode, actress Choi Yoon Young made an appearance and sat with Son Seok Koo.

Choi Yoon Young and Son Seok Koo are friends, and Heo Young Man, the host of the show, expressed his fan sentiment forSon Seok Koo when Choi Yoon Young appeared on the show last year.

Choi Yoon Young said that she first met Son Seok Koo on "Designated Survivor," and they have been friends for about five years since then.

Son Seok Koo joked that they met as a bit of a couple at that time, to which Choi Yoon Young replied that it was nonsense and laughed.

The story of Son Seok Koo's mother and his love for naengmyeon touched the hearts of netizens.

Many praised the actor for sharing his story and expressed their appreciation for the naengmyeon restaurant.

One netizen commented, "It's amazing how food can bring comfort to people in difficult times. Son Seok Koo's story is so touching, and it's great that he shared it with us."

Another netizen said, "I've been to Daejeon before, and I have to say that the naengmyeon there is amazing. I'm definitely going to try the restaurant that Son Seok Koo introduced."

Overall, netizens were moved by Son Seok Koo's story and expressed their gratitude for the heartwarming episode of "Baekban Gigyeong."

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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