Cha Ye-ryun goes on a shopping spree with Wax

Actress Cha Ye-ryun showcased her unique shopping sense as she navigated the Seoul Express Bus Terminal underground shopping center with her close friend, singer Wax.

In particular, Cha, who has always shown a special interest in housekeeping and cooking, found it difficult to move away from the kitchenware section. Ultimately, she drew laughter with her "big spender" moves, picking up items not only for herself but also for the production crew.

On the 27th, a video titled "Wasting Cash in Just 1 Hour! Cha Ye-ryun Sweeps the Express Terminal Underground Mall with Wax" was released on Cha's YouTube channel. On this day, Cha visited the Express Bus Terminal underground mall with her long-time friend, Wax.

As the two toured various parts of the mall within their limited time, their shopping quickly pivoted into a "kitchenware tour" faster than expected. Cha, who is highly interested in household management and cooking, carefully examined various small items and daily necessities to select what she needed.

Cha's personal taste was evident from her very first choice. While looking through hand towels and chopsticks, she discovered colorful chopsticks made from materials typically used for baby bottles and began selecting them by color. The price was 2,000 won per set.

The problem was that she didn't stop at just "one."

Cha repeatedly added her favorite colors to her shopping basket, eventually purchasing five sets of each color. Not stopping there, she shared her shopping with the filming crew, saying, "These are good, right? You guys should pick some too."

Watching this from the side, Wax offered realistic advice. Knowing Cha's habits, he tried to dissuade her, saying, "I know your kitchen, and you have plenty of chopsticks."

It was a pointed remark typical of a friend who knows well that her kitchen is already sufficiently stocked with various tableware and cooking utensils.

However, for Cha, whether an item was "to her liking" seemed more important than its necessity. Despite Wax's attempts to stop her, she continued shopping and even went as far as picking out chopsticks for her friend.

Perhaps realizing later that she had bought too much, she also became conscious of her husband, Joo Sang-wook. While explaining why she needed new chopsticks, Cha worried about her husband's reaction, asking, "But did I buy too many? What should I say?"

At the time, Joo was staying in Guam for a reward vacation related to the drama "Agent Kim Reactivated." While Cha enjoyed her shopping with a sense of freedom while her husband was away, her concern about the "nagging" that would follow upon his return offered a glimpse into the ordinary daily life of a married couple.

For Cha, the kitchen is more than just a space for housework; it is a place where her tastes and lifestyle are reflected. She has consistently built an image as an "actress who is good at housekeeping" by revealing her cooking through broadcasts and her personal channels. In this shopping trip, her eyes turning to kitchenware used in daily life rather than fashion or decorations is closely related to these lifestyle preferences.

Her relationship with Wax also added a comfortable atmosphere to the video. Having maintained their bond for a long time, the two knew each other's lifestyle habits well, and as a result, rather than giving formal reactions during the shopping process, they showed themselves bluntly pointing out unnecessary spending. The scene where Cha pushed her own tastes despite Wax's dissuasion led to a natural "Tiki-taCAR" (back-and-forth banter) only possible between long-time friends.

In particular, the sight of her purchasing multiple small daily necessities aligns with recent consumption content trends of celebrities. Rather than luxury goods or ostentatious spending, the sight of someone agonizing over everyday items everyone has encountered, listening to a friend's advice, and worrying about being nagged by a spouse evokes a sense of friendly relatability.

Ultimately, the shopping trip perfectly demonstrated the common consumer psychology of "going to buy something necessary but ending up buying more of what you want." Cha, who enjoyed shopping like a brief escape while her husband was away, and Wax, who tried to restrain her, confirmed their long-standing friendship while showcasing Cha's down-to-earth lifestyle even off-camera.