Choi Tae-seong: "Arrogant Celebrities Stay Silent on History; Yang Sang-guk Is a Rediscovered Gem" [What Did the King Eat?]

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Instructor Choi Tae-seong shared his thoughts on celebrities who hold back when discussing history.

On the afternoon of the 14th, a press conference for the TV Chosun variety program "What Did the King Eat?" was held at Samsung IT Valley in Guro-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul. Korean history instructor Choi Tae-seong, comedians Yang Sang-guk and Shin Gil-ru, and actress Ji Ye-eun attended.

"What Did the King Eat?" is a lively talk variety program that delivers a "delicious history book," capturing viewers' eyes and ears with surprising stories hidden in the meals of all 27 Joseon dynasty kings—from royal-grade nourishing dishes to forbidden delicacies that shook entire eras. The show premiered on the 8th.

On this day, Choi Tae-seong explained his reason for appearing on a variety program unlike any before: "I felt that I had only ever conveyed history in a heavy manner through my own fixed stereotypes. I wanted to present something lighter and more entertaining with Yang Sang-guk, Shin Gil-ru, and Ji Ye-eun. This marks my first attempt at such a bold approach."

He also added, "Even celebrities who are usually very outspoken shut their mouths when they meet me. I don't know why, but it seems they feel a sense of burden when discussing history."

At the same time, he praised Yang Sang-guk, saying, "Yang Sang-guk surprisingly knows quite a bit about (history). A new discovery about Yang Sang-guk."

Meanwhile, "What Did the King Eat?" airs every Wednesday at 10 p.m.

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