Choi Soo-jong and Lee Chan-won in a scene seen for the first time... Squatting before a traditional stove, 'kindling the fire in a large cauldron' [Korean Table]

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Actors Choi Soo-jong and singer Lee Chan-won were captured in a sincere yet cheerful close-up shot as they squatted down to kindle the fire under a large cauldron.

The upcoming two-part special episode of KBS 1TV's "Korean Table," set to premiere on September 3, is a real-life road documentary that invites global 'Bap-pa-won' (rice lovers) who are promoting the charm of Korean cuisine abroad to a 100-year-old traditional house in Seochon, Chungcheongnam-do. There, they will share delicacies from various regions of Korea and warm hospitality.

In connection with this, ahead of the first broadcast of the two-part special, the production team of "Korean Table" has exclusively revealed behind-the-scenes stills of Choi Soo-jong and Lee Chan-won battling a 100-year-old traditional house's stove and fire pit in Seochon, Chungcheongnam-do.

In the released photos, the two are seen squatting on a gravel courtyard, pouring all their energy into reviving the flames of the fire pit. Choi Soo-jong's serious expression as he squints his eyes to check the heat even amidst the smoke, and Lee Chan-won's determined gaze directed at the flames while wearing thick gloves, evoke both laughter and warmth simultaneously.

The neatly stacked branches and firewood piled nearby clearly show how much "fire-hearted dedication" the two put into preparing a single meal. Their struggle against the flames in the scorching heat of midsummer reflects the sincere effort to prepare a warm meal for guests traveling from the far side of the globe to visit the traditional house.

Most intriguing to viewers is the identity of the 'cauldron-cooked dish' that the two will carefully prepare over the fire. For this 15th-anniversary special, premium ingredients from every corner of Korea are set to make an appearance, including rare nourishing dishes like flounder once served in royal Joseon-era banquets, Seochon's seaside delicacy of sand lance, and premium salted shrimp that adds deep flavor.

The intergenerational witty banter between Choi Soo-jong and Lee Chan-won rising from the thick smoke billowing from the fire pit, along with the eight regional gourmet rice dishes they have lovingly prepared, are expected to captivate even the palates of global 'Bap-pa-won'.

The 15th-anniversary special of "Korean Table," Part 1 titled "Guests and Mother at the Traditional House," will air on September 3, while Part 2, "Learning from a Single Meal," is scheduled to broadcast on September 10 at 7:40 p.m.

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