'The Travel Method of Real Men' Cho Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Daesung devour 73 plates of sushi in a massive mukbang.. Epic Japan trip [Comprehensive]

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Cho Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Daesung showcased a travelogue brimming with the 'Real Men Instinct' that defies logic.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings survey company, the second episode of SBS Plus's variety program 'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu,' which aired on the 28th, recorded a household viewership rate of 0.5% (Seoul metropolitan area, pay TV only), with a peak per-minute household viewership rate of 0.8%. On the OTT platform Wavve, the program ranked in the top five variety shows, and on Friday Video (friDay Video), Taiwan's leading OTT platform, it climbed to fourth place in popularity rankings.

On this day, Cho Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and Daesung arrived at a sharehouse converted from a karate dojo operated by a martial arts expert for their first night's accommodation, marveling at the extraordinary atmosphere. After the three completed a karate dojo experience behind the lodging, it was time to sleep. Showing consideration for noise at the door, Kim Jong-kook yielded his spot to Daesung.

However, five minutes after everyone fell asleep, Cho Sung-hoon's thunderous snoring began, signaling the start of an unusual journey. The next morning, Kim Jong-kook apologized to Daesung and joked to Cho Sung-hoon, "Do you turn back into a human when the sun rises?" Cho Sung-hoon, wearing an awkward smile, replied, "I'm sorry we have to use another room."

Thanks to Cho Sung-hoon, who fearlessly sticks his hand into a hot oven like a wild beast, the three enjoyed breakfast with warm convenience store food before heading to the 'Real Men's Dream Route' by car. As Kim Jong-kook was moved by the humble and nostalgic scenery of a small town inside the car, Cho Sung-hoon mentioned the 'LA Urban Legend,' saying, "When you go to LA, you only stay at expensive hotels," leaving Kim Jong-kook flustered. Kim Jong-kook vigorously explained that he spends the most money on eating cost-effective meals and that the most important thing is buying a one-day gym pass, which drew laughter.

Later, Cho Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook, who are uncompromising even about adding syrup to convenience store coffee, clashed in personality, leaving Daesung to cheerfully mediate between the two older brothers. Upon arriving at Kyushu's largest gym, Kim Jong-kook, who usually does not take selfies, could not hide his excitement, pressing the selfie button with his glasses off.

Before working out, Daesung, wearing a towel around his neck in a sauna-like fashion, offered advice to Kim Jong-kook but then displayed his world-class idol abs, solidified by Pilates, earning admiration. Kim Jong-kook, flushed with excitement, waited for Cho Sung-hoon, who washes up before exercising, and again revealed his extreme opposite tendencies by saying, "You can just wash up after you're done," causing laughter. As the three began their serious workout, Cho Sung-hoon, with his strong grip, lifted a 100kg dumbbell with one hand and performed high-intensity circuits that drained his fighting-fighter-level stamina, drawing cheers from female fans on site. Kim Jong-kook, captivated by the classic machines, expressed happiness at the all-time great 'gym addiction,' saying his dopamine surged at the sound of weights being lifted.

Daesung, comfortably doing stepper exercises, asked, "Is it okay to do this freely?" revealing the anxious side of a 'Pattied Kids' (a term for those with broadcast anxiety) who started at YG at age 18 and did ab exercises without even knowing the taste. After finishing his ab workout, he collapsed, exhausted, and burst into laughter. The three completed a 200% gym tour, including tanning and oxygen therapy, and left the gym with much gentler expressions.

The three arrived at a cost-effective sushi restaurant that holds the Guinness World Record for the highest number of stores in the world. Upon arrival, Cho Sung-hoon demonstrated a unique skill of mixing matcha with hot water and stirring it directly with his fingers, shocking Kim Jong-kook and Daesung. The three continued to replenish their protein with non-stop sushi consumption. During this, a 'Cola War' erupted between Kim Jong-kook, who wanted cola, and Cho Sung-hoon, who opposed it. Eventually, when Cho Sung-hoon told Kim Jong-kook to think of matcha as cola, Kim Jong-kook clenched his fist and protested, "What is this gaslighting?" Yet, he was subjected to mirror therapy, softening in front of the fighting-type brother. In the end, the three stunned everyone by devouring 73 plates of sushi, equivalent to 13 bowls of rice, in a display befitting real men.

The three overeating real men went for a leisurely walk and formed a bickering chemistry while debating AB and O blood types in front of a blood donation sign. Kim Jong-kook, feeling lonely as only Daesung and Cho Sung-hoon received photo requests, was surprised when a Korean he met for the first time in Kumamoto revealed he was a subscriber to 'Jim Jong-kook' after 'Ajossi' and 'Jipdaeseong.' This led to a funny incident where he tried to take a selfie with Cho Sung-hoon and Daesung, shouting in excitement.

Arriving at an izakaya street filled with food stalls, the three were amazed to learn about Senbero, a cost-effective drinking culture among Japan's MZ generation (1,000 yen for 1-2 side dishes and 3 drinks). Upon discovering a liquor vending machine where they could enjoy 27 types of Kumamoto local alcohol for 100 yen, they began tasting. The three cleared two plates of fish cakes, making the 73rd plates of sushi they had eaten seem insignificant. Cho Sung-hoon secretly swallowed two dumplings in front of his younger brothers and acted irrationally, making Kim Jong-kook furious.

The three headed to the Shinkansen station to travel to Kagoshima, a city for men. Kim Jong-kook showed his 'stingy' side by even checking for Wi-Fi on his first-ever Shinkansen ride. The real men surprised the production team by showing their 'just go (GO)' attitude in Kagoshima, but upon spotting a Horumon house filled with cost-effectiveness and a rural vibe, they immediately booked it and started a mukbang.

At the Horumon shop, Cho Sung-hoon fearlessly touched the iron plate over the charcoal fire and picked up sizzling pork Galbi, eliciting the reaction, "Did you cut your finger nerves?" He also stood his ground against Kim Jong-kook, who wanted side dishes along with meat, saying, "Sides are sides." However, Kim Jong-kook retorted, "Eating too much meat makes people grumpy. That's probably why this brother turns into a beast when he sleeps," causing an outburst of laughter.

The real men continued their unbridled, mindless devouring in a row. Eventually, when the production team worriedly asked, "Aren't you forcing yourself to eat?" Cho Sung-hoon replied, "I'm still hungry," and added, "We'll eat more, so you can withdraw." After the production team left two gimbals and truly withdrew, they returned for the bill. The three real men revealed their shock at having eaten 20 portions of meat and the insane cost-effectiveness. Later, as Cho Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook shouted, "It would be good to exercise tomorrow," while Daesung remained silent, attention turned to what other 'real men's bravado' the three would display in the city of men, Kagoshima.

'The Travel Method of Real Men in Kyushu' airs every Tuesday at 8:40 p.m.

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