Actor Lee Kwang-soo and Singer Do Kyung-soo Return as Cafeteria CEO and Nutritionist in tvN’s New Variety Show ‘Kong Kong Bap Bap’.
Set to premiere on January 9, 2024, tvN’s Kong Kong Bap Bap is a spin-off of the popular variety show Kong Kong Pat Pat. While the original focused on farming, the new series shifts to the entertaining journey of close friends Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo running a cafeteria together.
From Farming to Food Service
Directed by Na Young-seok, known for hits like New Journey to the West, Earth Arcade, and Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN, Kong Kong Bap Bap features Lee Kwang-soo as the cafeteria CEO and Do Kyung-soo as the head nutritionist and chef. The duo will serve delicious lunches and dinners for three days to the staff of production company Egg is Coming.
In the show’s official poster, Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo flash bright smiles, hinting at the fun and heartwarming dynamic to come. They will be involved in every step, from creating the menu and naming dishes to preparing and serving the food.
Roles That Bring Out Their Talents
Lee Kwang-soo will handle customer relations and support in the kitchen.
Do Kyung-soo, a former military cook, will showcase his expert large-scale cooking skills for the first time in a Na Young-seok production. Known for his dependable culinary abilities, Do Kyung-soo will balance taste and nutrition to impress the staff.
Ties to Past Shows
Fans might remember Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo delivering potatoes to Cha Seung-won and Yoo Hae-jin in Three Meals a Day: Light. Now, viewers are curious to see what creative dishes they’ll make with those potatoes for the Egg is Coming team.
Teasers and Anticipation
In a teaser uploaded to the Channel Fifteenya YouTube channel, the duo displayed their chemistry while promoting the cafeteria. Lee Kwang-soo encouraged staff to visit the cafeteria via phone, only to hilariously switch tones when one younger producer hesitated: “Hurry up and eat your meal!”
With Lee Kwang-soo’s comedic charm and Do Kyung-soo’s skilled cooking, Kong Kong Bap Bap promises to deliver plenty of laughter and mouthwatering moments. Don’t miss its premiere on January 9, 2024, on tvN.
Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo’s Hilarious Chemistry Adds Flavor to tvN’s Kong Kong Bap Bap
Just as heartfelt as their food, the bickering chemistry between CEO Lee Kwang-soo and Nutritionist Do Kyung-soo is already building anticipation. In one scene, Do Kyung-soo grows frustrated upon discovering a messy sink, exclaiming, “Clean this up! Clean it!” He also snaps mid-conversation with, “You do it, hyung! That’s your job,” leaving Lee Kwang-soo visibly flustered and drawing laughs.
The teaser also features Lee Kwang-soo leaning in close to Do Kyung-soo’s ear, saying, “Can’t you hear me?” and playfully grabbing him by the collar, showcasing their comedic dynamic. Despite their constant banter, the duo is also seen supporting and relying on one another, promising plenty of heartfelt moments alongside the laughter.
Broadcast Information
tvN’s Kong Kong Bap Bap premieres on January 9, 2024, at 8:40 p.m. KST. The full version of the show will also be available on January 10 at 6:00 p.m. KST on YouTube’s Channel Fifteenya. Fans are eagerly awaiting the tasty stories and unique camaraderie that will unfold in the series.